Cassie B.

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Peer Tutor
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  Charlotte Russe

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  Seasonal Sales Associate
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  Blaze Pizza, LLC

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  Team Member
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  Barnes & Noble, Inc.

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Bookseller
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  San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  Guest Ambassador

  • Provided basic educational information and monitored guest/animal safety at platypus habitat and marsupial walkthrough.• Conducted guest & employee health screenings.• Staffed turnstiles by checking member and guest admission, identification, and reservations.• Provided on-grounds support for re-branding.• Remained adaptable to assist in other areas as needed.• Supported and enforced COVID-19 safety measures throughout the park.

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  SeaWorld San Diego

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Prepared animal diets for all marine mammal and aquarium areas in central fish house.• Sold animal food to guests at feeder booths (bat ray and pinniped exhibits).• Maintained sanitary conditions in accordance with AZA and USDA standards.• Trained new hires in SeaWorld policies and procedures.• Led fish house operation in the absence of a more senior ambassador.• Occasionally aided animal areas with end-of-day cleaning tasks, both poolside and behind-the-scenes.• Assisted other animal areas with tasks as needed.• Assisted with interaction program set-up, clean-up, and guest service.• Provided accurate cash handling and accounting for feeder booth sales.• Supported the safety of animals and people in and around animal habitats. Show less • Developed and presented unscripted educational talks about marine fishes, invertebrates, and mammals.• Monitored guest and animal safety at several exhibits throughout the park and responded to unsafe situations.• Conducted guided tours for up to 12 guests in public and behind-the-scenes animal areas.• Supported animal care & training staff by monitoring animal health and behavior while at exhibits.• Provided directions and general assistance to park guests.• Maintained cleanliness in guest-facing and behind-the-scenes areas as needed.• Facilitated communication with other departments (animal care, park operations, security) as needed.• Performed light office work.• Supported and enforced COVID-19 safety measures throughout the park. Show less

  • Husbandry Assistant

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Associate Educator

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
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  National Marine Mammal Foundation

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Animal Care & Training Intern

  • Assisted with feeding, hydrations, separations, husbandry, medical checks, and veterinary procedures.• Actively observed and participated in sessions with Z. californianus and T. truncatus, including giving sDs, maintaining criteria, LRS, and verbal/tactile bridging.• Selected to assist with the monitoring and prevention of regurge behaviors by sitting free-contact with a sea lion for an extended period of time without trainer supervision.• Thawed, weighed, and prepared individual diets and vitamins for bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions.• Aided in fish truck offload and collection of water quality samples.• Reported potential facility and animal abnormalities to training staff. Show less

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  San Diego Humane Society

  Apr 2023 - now

  • Performs animal husbandry for native California wildlife under rehabilitation including raptors, small mammals, and large carnivores.• Cares for resident animal ambassador collection, which includes native wildlife as well as a pygmy hippo.• Practices safety awareness working in both free- and protected-contact contexts alongside animals.• Creates natural enrichment for wildlife patients in care.• Performs animal food pulls and assembles animal diets.• Pulls up and administers medications as prescribed. Show less • Safely captures and handles sensitive wildlife of all ages including small mammals, raptors, and waterbirds.• Cleans and maintains small indoor enclosures and larger outdoor enclosures.• Prepares diets and follows daily schedules for feedings, including hand-feeding and force-feeding.• Administers oral and topical medications as well as subcutaneous fluids as prescribed by veterinary team.• Utilizes benchmarks to keep wildlife patients moving through care successfully.• Releases patients back to natural habitats. Show less

  • Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associate (Ramona Campus)

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Adoption Counselor

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associate

    Apr 2023 - Sept 2023