Nina Conenna

• Trained and mentored new staff in animal care protocols and safety procedures.
• Developed and implemented enrichment programs to enhance animal welfare and engagement.
• Conducted health assessments and monitored behavioral changes in animals for early intervention.
• Collaborated with veterinary teams to ensure proper treatment plans were followed effectively.

• Ran encounter programs to facilitate guest tactile, photos and guest behaviors with guests
• Trained multiple husbandry and encounter behaviors with penguins and sea otters
• Assisted in raising a sea otter pup
• Assisted in beluga calf observations and fully crossed trained on other teams to assist in spotlights and shows
• Coached and mentored employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
• Enhanced overall guest experience by providing exceptional customer service alongside captivating performances involving a variety of animals.

• Worked to care for various animals such as birds of prey, coyotes, raccoons, horses, donkeys, Canadian lynx, pigs, and goats
• Maintained safe and clean exhibit areas for animals and visitors through regular upkeep and sanitation procedures.
• Assisted in field research to gather up to date population numbers of an endangered species

• Functioned as a temporary keeper on the marine mammal team while they needed full time assistance
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Facilitated educational presentations for visitors, promoting awareness about conservation issues and proper animal care practices.

• Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
• Conditioned new behaviors and maintained existing behavior criteria with dolphins, ocelots and river otters.
• Assisted with the successful rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured or stranded sea turtles as part of a dedicated team.

• Trained multiple behaviors from start to finish with various species including cognitive behaviors
• Led meet and greet programs for guests on land and in the water with the animals
• Reshaped a blood and hydration behavior with my primary dolphin
• Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.

• Monitored hospitalized animals with complex and routine medical conditions
• Performed animal exams, vaccinations, and blood draws on dogs and cats
• Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.

GPA: 3.6/4.0