Mary Meixner

Experience

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  Akron Zoo

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Summer Intern

  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.• Collaborated with camp staff to develop and execute safe, exciting plans for daily and weekly activities. • Certified to handle variety of live animals and present up-close encounters to campers.

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  Ohio Bird Sanctuary

  Sept 2012 - May 2021

  Curator of Birds

  • Managed and provided daily husbandry for 70+ raptors and songbirds to maintain highest standard of care.• Monitored health and welfare of birds daily.• Prepared and provided diets, medications, and supplements.• Planned and distributed appropriate enrichment.• Maintained accurate records of behavior and feeding patterns.• Established and facilitated training regimens for Avian Ambassadors.• Maintained enclosures and managed all bird care supplies.• Presented educational programs to public and provided excellent customer service.• Assisted with maintenance of 90-acre property and facilities.• Selected, trained, and supervised interns.• Developed and implemented biosecurity protocols. Show less

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  Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2015

  Seasonal Interpreter

  • Presented information about Zoo's mission and animals to visitors through interpretation of animal behavior. • Monitored interaction between Zoo animals and guests during up-close encounters to ensure safety. • Monitored Zoo exhibits to ensure that they were kept free of foreign objects.• Certified to handle Zoo's education animals to present up-close encounters to public.

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  International Exotic Animal Sanctuary

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  Assistant Keeper/Intern

  • Provided daily care for 74 animals, primarily bears and exotic big cats. • Monitored health and welfare of animals daily.• Prepared animal diets and administered medications.• Maintained accurate records of behavior and feeding patterns.• Maintained habitats, grounds, and facilities.• Adhered to all safety policies and procedures. • Accomplished the title of Assistant Keeper.

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  Ashland Public Library

  Sept 2021 - now

  Community Engagement Associate

  • Developed and implemented nature programming, including The Naturalist Corner, Nature Story-Time, and Junior Naturalist Club.• Provided excellent customer service.• Presented story-times and other outreach programs to the community.• Facilitated community outreach by operating and maintaining the library Bookmobile.• Maintained library materials and patron accounts.

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  ALDI USA

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  Store Associate