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Nina Pietrangeli

Syracuse

Summary

Dedicated keeper and educator with a passion for conservation. A reliable and proactive nature brings an efficient and organized attitude. Interpersonal skills ensure strong leadership tendencies, a team-oriented attitude, and proficiency in guest interactions. Understanding of animal care needs through keeper experience with large mammals and handling experience with smaller species. A passionate attitude extends to an excellent work ethic and motivation to learn.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hoofstock Keeper Assistant

Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Syracuse
11.2024 - Current

Perform daily cleaning and feeding for assigned animals.

Monitor animals' health and report abnormalities to senior staff and vets.

Present scheduled keeper chats and animal experiences to guests.

Record behavior and enrichment in Zims.

Assist senior staff with medical procedures.

Safely harness and walk domestic animals around the zoo grounds.

Naturalist

Seneca Park Zoo Society Inc.
Rochester
05.2023 - 10.2024

Presented engaging interpretive experiences to zoo guests and off-site groups.

Transported, handled, and presented ambassador animals.

Ran community cleanups to improve the health of local ecosystems.

Guided interactive nature hikes for exploration of localecosystems.

Collaborated with a team to prepare educational materials for programs on conservation and biodiversity topics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology and Environmental Science: Ecosystems

SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05-2024

Skills

  • Animal handling
  • Behavior observation
  • Animal identification
  • Educational presentation
  • Conservation education
  • Animal restraint
  • Community outreach
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Scientific writing

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified, 2024

Accomplishments

Participated in a research-based honors program and presented findings to a conference of peers and field professionals

Curated weekly program combining music with wildlife education for WHRW 90.5 FM Binghamton

Timeline

Hoofstock Keeper Assistant

Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
11.2024 - Current

Naturalist

Seneca Park Zoo Society Inc.
05.2023 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology and Environmental Science: Ecosystems

SUNY At Binghamton

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