Carlianna Diaz

Experience

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  Nations Direct Signing Services

  Apr 2007 - Jul 2007

  Locator

  I was responsible for bringing together legal signings and local notaries for major loan companies.

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  Black Angus Steakhouse

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2009

  Server

  I eagerly worked my way up from hosting, training new hosts, serving and occasionally cocktail serving in the bar. I really learned pace at this restaurant and how to read each guests needs.

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  Chili's

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2019

  Server

  I was a leader at two different locations. I worked my way up from server, to bartender and also helping out being a “manager on duty”. I helped train new employees, as well as helping management with ordering and planning team bonding activities.

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  Audubon Nature Institute

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  Primate Intern

  -Assisted keepers in daily husbandry, including but not limited to: diet preparation/distribution, exhibit maintenance, enrichment, den cleaning with proper PPE, observed operant training, and made general, behavioral and health associated observations that were entered into record. -The species unique to this internship include: Drill Monkeys, Talapoins, Siamangs, Western Lowland Gorillas and Sumatran Orangutans.-Constructed a durable orangutan puzzle feeder as intern project.-Informed the public of general animal facts, specifics about the individuals and a conservation message during animal presentations over a PA system. Show less

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  Santa Ana Zoo

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2021

  Animal Keeper I

  -Perform daily husbandry including: diet preparation and distribution, delivery of medications, daily enrichment planning, record keeping and maintenance of dens and exhibits with proper PPE.-I work with a variety of animals including rare and domestic hoofstock, ratites, some reptiles, Binturong, Dromedary and Bactrian camels, Two-toed Sloths, Black and Gold Howler Monkeys, many Tamarin species, White-faced Saki Monkeys, Pygmy Marmoset, Brown and Crested Capuchins, Silver Langurs, Brown Headed Spider Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, White Handed Gibbons, Ring-tailed and Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, African Crested Porcupine, Ocelot, Margay, and Giant Anteaters.-Aid in veterinary procedures including animal physicals and post-op checkups.-Oversee and train volunteers to safely help clean and maintain exhibits. Show less

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  San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

  Jan 2019 - now

  Wildlife Care Specialist

  I am an animal keeper in the Australian Outback/Urban Jungle area. This includes, Masai Giraffe, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Fossa, Meerkat, Koala, Serval, Wallaby, Tasmanian Devil....and many more.