Dynamic and detail-oriented student with over 10 years of hands-on animal care experience. Currently employed at the Saint Louis Zoo, I strive to work my way to the animal care position of my dreams. Proven ability to enhance animal welfare through innovative enrichment programs and maintain high sanitation standards. Recognized for creativity and effective communication, fostering positive visitor engagement and team collaboration all across the zoo!
TOP SKILLS
Various hands-on animal expereince : 10+ years reptile and large constrictor handling and care (royal python, burmese pythons, central american boas, brazillian rainbow boas, etc.), 10+ years equine handling and care (horses, donkeys, miniature horses, ponies, etc.), 10+ years personal care of other various species (myotonic goats, ducks, chickens, guinea, red slider turtles, syrian hamsters, lab mice, domestic rabbits, etc.)Comfortable handling, monitoring, and feeding various reptiles and amphibians, oftentimes utilizing tools and techniques to ensure safe and effective interactions.Comfortable handling, caring for and cleaning out invertabrate species and their enclosures. (all life stages of crickets, horn worms, fruit flies, night crawlers, etc.)Sanitation and biosecurity awareness.Creativity and innovation, i strive to think outside of the box in order to conquer adversities.
