Natalie Farley

Experience

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  Chili's

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Summerfest Cashier

  • Tendered money at cash register• Attended to needs and orders of customers • Constructed menu entrees from food items provided from kitchen personnel• Delivered appropriate entrees from kitchen to consumer

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  Valley of the Kings Sanctuary and Retreat

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2013

  Large Carnivore Intern

  • Prepared and distributed appropriate meals for primarily wolves, tigers, bears, and lions• Cleaned animals’ exhibits and living areas• Created a suitable living environment by providing clean bedding in houses and determining safety of construction • Issued medication and vaccines and examined injuries to sustain and improve animal health• Planned and constructed platforms, toys, and pools for enrichment

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  Augustana College

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Created a friendly and inspiring environment for the success of residents by designing door plaques, informational bulletin boards, and thought-provoking question boards• Cooperated with fellow peers and public safety officers in addressing safety and rule violations in order to ensure the safety of the entire student body• Promoted the collaboration and sociability of residents of appointed floor with the organization of floor socials and volunteer opportunities• Comforted peers encountering emotional issues, academic struggles, conflict with other students, and other difficulties by providing advice or mediation Show less

  • Summer Desk Security

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Community Advisor

    Aug 2011 - May 2013
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  Niabi Zoo

  May 2013 - Nov 2013

  Animal Husbandry Intern

  -Under supervision of Zoo staff, assisted zookeepers in cleaning, feeding and care of both domestic and exotic hoofstock - Developed an understanding of animal behaviors, care, and diets of a variety of hoofstock species

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  Santa's Village Azoosment Park

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Animal Attendant

  - Provides daily care to animals and their enclosures. Including, but not limited to cleaning, feeding, watering, securing, grooming (i.e., domestic animals) and maintaining exhibits.-Assists in delivery of educational programs informally through interaction with zoo guests or formally through our hands on camps/overnighters.-Prepares and distributes animal diets as determined by senior animal management staff.-Monitors health of animals on a daily basis by observing eating habits, general activity, behavior and appearance, interaction with others, etc. Show less

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  Walt Disney World

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Marine Mammals Intern

  Guest Presentations: -Conduct daily educational presentations on manatees that are entertaining, accurate, and that inspire conservation action. -Narrate research sessions stressing cognitive studies, marine conservation issues, and marine mammal awareness.Diet Preparation/Cleaning -Prepare food daily for manatees and dolphins. -Sanitize all animal areas, exhibits, and food preparation kitchen.

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  Brookfield Zoo

  Jul 2015 - now

  Senior Zookeeper- Small Carnivores

  • Act as primary caregiver to a collection of small mammals including small cat species, pangolins, meerkats, and binturongs• Regularly observe, report, and maintain records of the behavior, health, and welfare of over 80 individuals; including routine weights and individualized preventative healthcare • Cooperate with other departments within the zoo to maintain buildings, grounds, and signage in assigned area • Create and execute training programs of husbandry behaviors for binturongs, meerkats, and small cat species Show less