Avarie Cole
Fremont
Summary
Seeking the position of an Oakland Zoo Apprentice Keeper - Children's Zoo to join a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to animals and conservation. Offering my experiances, fresh perspectives, and unwavering dedication to animal welfare.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Keeper Aid-String 7/ Commissary
Oakland Zoo
07.2023 - Current
- Provide general care for various species, prepare and distribute diets, and plan/ prepare/ distribute enrichment
- Participate in relevant training such as goat training; began working on level one training tier and relevant skills
- Trained to work in animal care commissary, that includes preparing various animal diets and husbandry such as restock, various cleaning tasks, and delivering diets
- Monitor guest and animals to ensure both human and animal safety; positively engage with guests, educating them about our animals and their care
Temporary CZ Apprentice
Oakland Zoo
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Temporarily stepped in to cover an apprentice that was out on leave, maintaining their role of responsibilities that included, preparing and administering medication to animals, providing animal care and daily maintenance, shifting animals, browse runs, large group management of 10+ people, preparing animal diets in commissary, and monitoring guest and animals interaction for a safe and positive experience
- Participated in USDA project management
Intern-String 7
Oakland Zoo
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked closely with the String 7 team performing animal husbandry, exhibit/night house maintenance/cleaning, preparing/delivering enrichment, and gained knowledge about animal training
- Learned about how a AZA facility is ran, an insight to a keepers perspective/ experience, safety protocols, and understanding the “Children’s Zoo” team dynamic
- This was a short internship due to being offered a paid Keeper Aide position after a month of working
Hotel Associate
PetSmart
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided animal husbandry for animal guests in Pet Hotel
- Gained knowledge about high stress environments and how it affects the animals/ staff and how to maintain a calm composure with the animals and owners
- Learned about dog/cat body language and how to read it
- Provided customer service and trained in guest interaction for check in and check out
Extended Care Associate
Holy Spirit School
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided after school daycare and activities for youth in Kinder through 8th grade
- Working with multiple ages at a time, creating a fun and safe environment
Education
Associates in Arts - Sociology for transfer
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA08-2025
High School Diploma -
Kennedy High School
06.2022
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Level one training experience
- AZA/ USDA regulations and preparation knowledge
- Guest Engagement in Animal Interactions
- Knowledge of enrichment tiers; how to plan and apply to various animals
Timeline
Temporary CZ Apprentice
Oakland Zoo
08.2024 - 02.2025
Keeper Aid-String 7/ Commissary
Oakland Zoo
07.2023 - Current
Intern-String 7
Oakland Zoo
06.2023 - 07.2023
Extended Care Associate
Holy Spirit School
09.2022 - 08.2024
Hotel Associate
PetSmart
04.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Kennedy High School
Associates in Arts - Sociology for transfer
Ohlone College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University East Bay
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