ORLYN JAMES MATUTE
los angeles
Summary
Seasoned Animal Technician with strengths in leading projects, conducting assessments and making field decisions. Knowledgeable about observing and assessing routing operations and readying teams for critical response situations. Prepared to offer 7 years of experience in field and take on dynamic, growth-oriented position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal and Collections Safety Technician
California Science Center Foundation
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
Lead Dog Trainer
Unleashed by Petco
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
- Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors, and diet to isolate and address concerns.
- Used skills to assist with rescuing and rehabilitating different animals.
- Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
Assistant Manager
The Quest Factory Escape Rooms
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintained guest services call-center, game rooms, and PC systems
- Directed phone calls, completed general bookkeeping tasks.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
Studio Art Transfer -
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Health and safety regulations
- Animal rescue
- Enhanced Security Protocols
- Incident reporting
- Animal welfare
- Animal training
- Animal restraint
- Urgent Care Management
- Animal handling
- Safe chemical handling
- Rehabilitation support
- Habitat maintenance
- Effective communication
Certification
- Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (CGCE) - American Kennel Club.
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) - Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Animal and Collections Safety Technician
California Science Center Foundation
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
The Quest Factory Escape Rooms
07.2017 - 05.2018
Lead Dog Trainer
Unleashed by Petco
08.2016 - 03.2017
Studio Art Transfer -
El Camino College
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