Jack M. Burchett III

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Escondido, CA 92029

Phone: 618-***-**** Email: abkfc4@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in a reputable institution that will allow me to

utilize the skills and knowledge I have obtained through my education and

training, as well as provide an opportunity for further growth and

learning.

Experience

Saint Louis Zoological Park Extern October 2009-April 2010

Extern in the Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation

Daily husbandry and maintenance for a captive population of 101 hellbenders

Assistance in captive propagation efforts for the Ozark Hellbender

(Cryptobranchus a. bishopi), including collecting sperm and attempted

fertilization of eggs

Assists keeper in every aspect of the job including research,

documentation, record keeping, animal observations, feeding, cleaning,

water changes, habitat maintenance, and filter maintenance

Assists with surgeries and monitors animals coming out of anesthesia and

aids in animal restraint

Saint Louis Zoological Park Intern Summer of 2007

Intern in the Saint Louis Zoo Herpetarium

Daily care and maintenance of a large, diverse collection of reptiles,

amphibians, and fish

Daily husbandry, record keeping, enrichment, feeding of animals, assisting

in veterinary procedures as needed

Public interaction and Keeper Chats involving the use of animals for

education

Saint Louis University Animal Caretaker 2004-2008

. Managed collection of reptiles and amphibians housed at the university

. Daily husbandry, record keeping, enrichment, feeding, cleaning,

incubation of eggs, caring for neonate animals, and maintaining animals

overall health and well-being

Saint Louis University Field Technician Summer of 2007

Conducted research on the Northern Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon) in support

of Ph.D. student, Ben Jellen, at Saint Louis University

Daily use of radio telemetry and GPS equipment

Detailed observations and record keeping of animal behavior

Capture and restraint of research animals

Pit tagging and acquiring blood samples from captured specimens

Saint Louis University Field Technician Summer of 2007

Conducted research on the Northern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) in

support of M.S. student, Alyssa Abrams, at Saint Louis University

Research consisted of detailed observations and record keeping of Northern

Copperhead mating behavior

Education

Saint Louis University May 2008

. Bachelors in Biology

. Certificate of Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

Skills/Proficiencies

. General husbandry knowledge of a large variety of animals

. Exhibit design and maintenance for a variety of species

. Proficient in the use of all handling equipment including snake hooks,

tongs, and restraining tubes

. Proficiency in water quality testing with HACH spectrophotometers,

Sension pH meters

. Familiarity of field research techniques, well versed in use of GPS and

radio telemetry equipment

. Familiar with bio-security practices for the purposes of disease

containment

. Familiarity of diseases and health issues in animal collections

. Record keeping skills and familiarity with cameras and DVR equipment used

to study animal behavior

. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, well versed in use of

a computer

. Excellent written and oral communication skills

References

Mark Wanner: Saint Louis Zoological Park. Zoological Manager/Reptiles,

Amphibians, and Fish.

Phone: 314-***-**** Email: abkfc4@r.postjobfree.com

Chawna Schuette: Saint Louis Zoological Park. Keeper/Charles H. Hoessle

Herpetarium and Intern/Extern liason. Phone: 314-***-**** Email:

abkfc4@r.postjobfree.com

Eric Bausworth: Saint Louis Zoological Park. Sergeant/Security. Phone: 314-

646-4692

Email: abkfc4@r.postjobfree.com

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