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CERTIFIED DESERT NATURALIST GUIDE
Summary

Professional Animal Care Specialist with over 15 years of experience working with animals of different breeds. Solid understanding of animal care practices, grooming, nutritional needs, and experienced in administering medication. Good communication, observational and teamwork abilities. Outgoing personality with innate drive to provide superior customer service and excellent care. Compassionate nature and love for every creature.

Skills
  • Domesticated Animal care and services
  • Speaking
  • Instructing/ educating
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Learning/ Continuing Education
  • Time Management
  • Computer comprehension (MAC computer) Use of Software equivalent to Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Experience
Certified Desert Naturalist Guide / Company Name - City, State11/2016 - Current
  • Engage, entertain, and educate guests through a naturalist-guided exploration in red vintage jeeps thus providing an unforgettable destination experience in the Greater Palm Springs area paradise. Major topics shared include science on plate tectonics, earthquakes, geology and mountains; Native wildlife and vegetation; history of the area and our Native Indian tribe. Additional emphasis on the practice of ecology; preserving, conserving and maintains all wildlife, vegetation, and eco-systems.
  • Hands on tour hikes of canyons, point out overlook features, offer further details about special exhibits, and answer questions to further enhance the visitors experience.
  • Versed in CPR and other health procedures for the safety of the guests on our tours.
  • Updated education and re-certification yearly on all aspects of the education offered on the eco-tours.
Professional Animal Sitter / Company Name - City, State03/2007 - Current
  • Offer every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as an emphasis on attention and care to their pets to relieve stress and anxiety.
  • Adhere to all pet care plans, medication requirements, dietary restrictions, and clean pet environment while providing care including ample exercise opportunities through walks and play activities.
  • Pick up and drop off animals to coordinate comprehensive, door-to-door service for regular customers. Extra service offered for Vet visits.
  • Well versed in medication administration including insulin injections.
  • Develops long-term relationships with clients and bond with their pets through regular contact.
  • Bookkeeping experience and computer skills
Manager of Retail Native Plant Dept. / Company Name - City, State05/2012 - 04/2016
  • Managed and supervised an important retail establishment for The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens located in Palm Desert, California.
  • Main goals, in addition to sales, were tp promote and education the public on the importance of native plant habitat for conservation, the preservation of native wildlife and ecosystems.
  • Managed and supported 10 staff members to consistently educate themselves on the native plants offered for sale, thereby offering customers great service and also providing personal satisfaction in their education.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize sales
  • Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories.
  • Improved sales by implementing merchandising improve-ments, promotional small group events, seminars, and quality displays.
  • Designed Landscapes for customers, for a reasonable charge, to promote larger plant sales to meet company sales goals and establish and guarantee repeat business.
Education and Training
College Of The Desert - City06/2015Certified Desert Naturalist: Environment, Native Animal And Plant Studies
College Of The Desert - City11/2016Associate of Science: Natural Resources Management
Mount San Jacinto College - City06/2010Associate of Arts: Psychology
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • College Of The Desert
  • Mount San Jacinto College

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Desert Naturalist Guide
  • Professional Animal Sitter
  • Manager of Retail Native Plant Dept.

Degrees

  • College Of The Desert - City 06/2015 Certified Desert Naturalist : Environment, Native Animal And Plant Studies
    College Of The Desert - City 11/2016 Associate of Science : Natural Resources Management
    Mount San Jacinto College - City 06/2010 Associate of Arts : Psychology

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