Miranda Munson

• Shared knowledge of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission and its natural history and biographies of resident animals with guests.

- Demonstrated strong communication skills through clear, friendly, and effective verbal and nonverbal interactions.

• Equipped with great time-management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organize, and multi-task.

• Self-motivated and disciplined, bringing a strong work ethic and a positive attitude to both independent and team settings.

• Expanded on basic knowledge of animal behavior and efficiently worked alongside staff members to further understanding of animal care and operant conditioning.

• Supported daily opening and closing procedures to ensure smooth and efficient facility operations.

• Delivered exceptional guest experiences by creating friendly daily interactions and hosting fun, engaging guest programs.

• Followed all USDA policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe environment for our animals.

• Ensured a safe environment for animals, team members, and guests by consistently adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

• Developed and demonstrated effective mentoring and leadership skills while supporting new volunteers and interns.

- Provided clear and engaging daily presentations for guests while creating a fun and informative experience which promoted the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission.

-Assisted staff in providing daily care and husbandry for bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, North American river otters and great white pelicans.

• Monitored daily health and welfare of resident animals, assisted with training sessions and enrichment preparation, and performed basic husbandry tasks.
• Prepared animal diets, performed routine cleaning tasks, and maintained safe, sanitary habitats in compliance with USDA standards.
• Collected and recorded accurate animal data including animal respirations, fridge and diet temperatures and acoustic readings in animal habitats; alerted staff to any abnormal readings.
• Delivered educational presentations to aquarium guests on animal ecology, animal history, and training regimens of resident animals; assisted with guest animal interaction programs.
• Gained foundational knowledge in animal health and anatomy, natural history, environmental enrichment, and training techniques.
• Supported and mentored new and current volunteers in daily aquarium tasks and team responsibilities, ensuring a safe and productive environment.

• Assisted marine mammal trainers with the sorting and preparing of fish for marine mammals
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance tasks to maintain healthy environment for the animals and guests visiting the aquarium
• Supported team in maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats and public areas.