Natalya Rodriguez
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Current Bird keeper and senior at UCF and a Bird keeper looking to further career by implanting new and existing skills to a new position within the company, not only to provide excellent care to a new set of animals but to provide help to fellow keepers as well as to also further gain skills to help in future career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bird Keeper
Central Florida Zoo
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for daily husbandry and medical needs of each animal in department.
- Effectively manage time and resources to complete daily tasks while also being adaptable to emergency situations arise.
- Monitor animal behavior and identify any illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Maintain and input accurate records of each animal on ZIMS.
- Provide enrichment and training for animals.
- Communicate effectively with team and management.
OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE DRIVER
GATORLAND
08.2019 - Current
- Responsible for operating a large vehicle and talking for a guided tour for guests
- Maintain operating conditions for the vehicles
- Assist with care and welfare checks of alligators in the pond.
ASSISTANT ANIMAL KEEPER
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for daily husbandry, training, and enclosure maintenance for animals in collection.
- Tasked with working with different species daily.
- Record animal records on ZIMS.
- Create fact-based educational presentations to guests.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Conduct water quality and water changes on aquatic exhibits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2024
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2020
Skills
- Experience handling various species of animals
- Knowledge of animal husbandry
- Experience with record keeping
- Effectively work with others
- Experience with training animals
- Ability to adapt
- Ability to work in all conditions
- Clear public speaking Skills
- Effectively Lead
Volunteer And Certifications
SEAWORLD AVICULTURE TEAM, Summer 2021, Assist in morning cleaning, husbandry, observational, and health checks for the penguins in the Antarctica exhibit.
Timeline
Bird Keeper
Central Florida Zoo
11.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT ANIMAL KEEPER
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER
10.2021 - 02.2023
OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE DRIVER
GATORLAND
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
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