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Darby Perry

Laguna Niguel

Summary

Professional animal care specialist prepared for this role with extensive experience in animal husbandry, enrichment, and welfare. Strong team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skills include animal nutrition, habitat maintenance, and behavioral observation. Known for calm demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

The Sand Bar Pet Shop
07.2012 - 09.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Processed payroll efficiently.
  • Supplied food and water to reptiles while monitoring their well-being.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Operated cash register with accuracy.
  • Educated customers on he to properly care for their animals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders to keep supply stocked.
  • Implemented effective organization strategies for displaying incoming shipments.
  • Oversaw the care of breeding reptiles.

Zookeeper

County Of Orange, OC Zoo
11.2018 - 10.2022
  • Rake and detail animal enclosures and exhibits.
  • Provided specific diet and water to animals according to dietary requirements.
  • Prepare diets for animals.
  • Conducted behavior training sessions with animals.
  • Conducted informative talks for zoo visitors.
  • Observed animals for signs of distress or illness and reported any changes in behavior to supervisors or vet.
  • Maintained detailed records of animal care activities, diet, medical treatments, and behaviors.
  • Administered medications prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Worked with veterinarians during medical procedures and check ups.
  • Provided daily enrichment for the animals .
  • Repaired damages within animal enclosures.
  • Managed volunteers assisting with zookeeper duties and provided instruction when needed.
  • Created schedule for the day which included feeding times, exhibit cleanings,
  • Coordinated purchase of products and reptile nutrition supplies from vendors.
  • Recorded daily reptile room temperature and humidity readings.
  • Completed training for handling and transporting venomous reptiles.
  • Oversee health requirements for animals under quarantine.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - In Person Courses

Barbara Heidenreich
Orange, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Online Courses

San Diego Zoo
Orange, CA

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Animal handling
  • Animal nutrition
  • Animal behavior training
  • Animal behavior and health observation
  • Public education
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Work ethic
  • Eager to learn
  • Multitasking
  • Take direction
  • Honest and dependable
  • Adaptability
  • Payroll administration
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Time management
  • Record keeping
  • Staff hiring
  • Small business operations
  • Animal diet preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Exhibit maintenance
  • Customer education
  • Volunteer management
  • Supply ordering
  • Attention to detail
  • Zoo safety protocols
  • Animal enrichment
  • Veterinary assistance
  • Inventory management

Additional Information

Owned and managed the care of two horses, two goats, two pigs, eighteen chickens and a rooster by maintaining clean living conditions, providing regular grooming and ensuring their overall health and well-being.

Timeline

Zookeeper

County Of Orange, OC Zoo
11.2018 - 10.2022

Owner

The Sand Bar Pet Shop
07.2012 - 09.2023

Some College (No Degree) - In Person Courses

Barbara Heidenreich

Some College (No Degree) - Online Courses

San Diego Zoo

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