- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Volunteer Work
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Reading
- Animal Care
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
Morgan Fosnaugh
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated animal care taker with experience in animal care, a strong focus on safety for animals and individuals, multitasking, and creative problem-solving. Proven ability to monitor animal health and engage with customers or guests effectively, ensuring trustworthy service and care. Enhancing visitor interactions to promote awareness and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Saltwater Caretaker
Pet Warehouse
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored animal health and behavior, promptly reporting concerns to management.
- Collaborated with team members to implement effective animal handling protocols.
- Assisted in daily feeding schedules, ensuring nutritional needs were met consistently.
- Provided training support for new staff on proper animal care techniques.
- Engaged customers with knowledgeable information about animals being sold, pet products, and animal care services.
- Ensured optimal care and safety for various animal species within facility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of animal habitats and tanks, enhancing overall environment quality for the animals and guests.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of animals or guests and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Team Member
Smoothie King
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared smoothies and beverages according to standardized recipes, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing customer transactions accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring product freshness.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and enhance overall customer experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Volunteer
SharkCon
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Engaged in training new volunteers, providing guidance on best practices for animal handling and visitor interaction.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve visitor engagement during tours and educational programs.
- Developed informational materials for guests, improving communication of key conservation messages throughout the convention.
- Assisted with special guests, events, and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Supported animal welfare, caring for animals and facilitating adoption events.
Volunteer
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted in animal care and habitat maintenance, ensuring a safe environment for all zoo residents.
- Educated visitors on animal behaviors and conservation efforts, enhancing guest experience and awareness.
- Collaborated with team members to organize educational events, promoting wildlife conservation initiatives.
- Supported daily operational tasks, including feeding schedules and enclosure cleaning, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Assisted and cared for kids in children's zoo summer camp of many age levels.
- Raised awareness about environmental issues through educational workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05-2028
High School Diploma -
Northrop High School
Fort Wayne, IN05-2024
Skills
- Animal care and husbandry
- Safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Creative thinking
- Patience and tolerance
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Cleaning protocols
- Animal enrichment
- Behavior analysis
- Honest and dependable
Interests
Timeline
Saltwater Caretaker
Pet Warehouse
04.2025 - Current
Team Member
Smoothie King
02.2024 - 11.2024
Volunteer
SharkCon
07.2021 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
06.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Purdue University Fort Wayne
High School Diploma -
Northrop High School