Desiree Harman

Experience

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  Bottlenose Dolphin Cytology Research Project

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Researcher

  ● Collected respiratory samples from dolphins while maintaining safe handling protocols.● Analyzed collected samples in laboratory using microscope and tallied results.● Presented results from study at 2014 IMATA Conference and other marine animal conferences

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  Humpback Whale Ecology Research Internship, Puerto Rico

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Researcher

  ● Conducted cetacean tracking via fluke matching and hydrophone acoustic analysis.● Utilized various software programs to collect, analyze and manage data.● Maintained and followed all small vessel safety protocols to ensure safety for all on board.● Assisted with care and maintenance of equipment and field house.

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  Shedd Aquarium

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Veterinary Technician Extern

  ● Provided support for physical health exams on variety of animals including fish, birds, and reptiles.● Assisted with fish care including feeding, IM injections, anesthesia and water quality testing.● Performed laboratory work including radiograph processing, blood differentials and cultures.● Conducted inventory checks, restocks, and logged medical records.

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  U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Animal Care and Training Intern

  ● Performed various operant conditioning training sessions with dolphins and sea lions.● Assisted with open water training sessions including safe transport of animals onto and off boat.● Prepared and administered diets and hydration daily including vitamin supplementation.● Aided with sanitation protocols of animal habitats.

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  SeaWorld San Diego

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  Associate Animal Care Specialist - Stranded Animal Team

  ● Assisted with animal care including gastric tube feedings and free feedings in enclosures.● Conducted visual exams to determine animal health status. Administered medications by oral, topical, and injectable forms, including subcutaneous fluids.● Aided with sanitation protocols of animal habitats and quarantine protocols.

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  Moody Gardens®

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Volunteer - South Pacific Aquarium

  ● Assisted with food preparation and animal feeding.● Performed dives for habitat/coral structure cleaning. ● Conducted water quality maintenance.

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  Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network

  Sept 2019 - now

  ● Provided support with marine mammal observation shifts and behavior records. ● Assist with beached animal collection and necropsy. ● Aid with sanitation protocols of animal habitats and quarantine protocols. • Created and developed distribution outreach list of local businesses in Galveston County. • Systemized materials and distributed over 25,000 National Marine Fishery Service materials.• Organized and installed placards and signage at marinas and fishing piers, including a pier that declined previous installation attempts. • Trained volunteers on pier placard installation.

  • Volunteer

    Nov 2016 - now

  • Marine Mammal Education Outreach Intern

    Sept 2019 - Nov 2019
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  DOLPHINS PLUS OCEANSIDE MARINE MAMMAL RESPONDER INC

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Animal Care and Training Intern

  • Participated in husbandry care including hydrations and voluntary slide-outs• Assisted in shaping and maintaining behaviors using operant conditioning through assistance to the trainers during various training sessions. • Engaged in comprehensive marine mammal and training lecture series and completed associated quizzes. • Aided with sanitation protocols of a marine mammal facility.

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  Texas A&M University

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Veterinary Technician I
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  Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine

  Jun 2021 - now

  Veterinary Technician II - Surgical Oncology