Training Assistant

Lea M. Williams

**** *** *** **** #*** ( Honolulu, HI 96815 ( 218-***-**** (

abkp4w@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To gain experience working and training animals, eventually I would

like to become a marine mammal trainer.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science- Psychology Minors: Sociology

Concordia College Moorhead, MN

Dec 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE

Monk seal Intern, Waikiki Aquarium Oahu, HI

8/2010-present

. Habitat cleaning and maintenance

. Daily diet preparation

. Public narration during feeding sessions, answering questions from

the public

. Record keeping, database entry, participate in training program

. Participation in training sessions, daily health exams, husbandry

sessions, research data collection

Residential Counselor, Children's Residential Treatment Center

Minneapolis, MN 8/2009- 8/2010

. Milieu therapy for male and female adolescents facing psychiatric

challenges and behavioral issues

. Supervision, case management and implementation of treatment plans and

documentation of residents

. Demonstrating leadership in treatment and clinical skills, behavior

management, cultural awareness, and safety

. Teach education modules such as sexuality, drugs, self esteem and basic

living skills and DBT

. Appropriately respond to, document, crisis situations and accurately

distribute psychotropic medications

Animal Interpreter, Aquatic Guide Underwater Adventures

Bloomington, MN 8/2009- 8/2010

. Enhancing the experience of the guests through interactive

interpretations of all the animals

. Creating awareness of conservation regarding marine animals

. Script preparation, animal research, live animal demonstrations and

behind the scenes tours

. Assisting Animal Husbandry department with food preparation, feeding and

various special projects

. Manage multiple tasks while maintaining a positive energetic attitude at

all times

Dolphin Trainer Intern, Dolphin Quest Oahu Oahu, HI

1/2009- 5/2009

. Maintained and trained fish, sea turtles as well as invertebrate

husbandry and dolphins under supervision

. Daily training tasks and duties included food preparation,

interaction with guest's, daily cleanup duties

. Responsible for assisting the animal training staff in maintaining

sanitary living conditions

. Dive search the lagoons checking fence lines, water quality

observation and assistance with medical behaviors

. Lead and assisted daily presentation of several educational

programs for a variety of age groups

Mental Health Worker, Andrew Residence Minneapolis, MN

1/2008- 1/2009

. Participated in the provision of a comprehensive program of services,

provided floor supervision and interaction with residents in both

individual and group settings

. Facilitated the residents' acquisition of independent living skills

. Assessed resident mental health status daily, intervening in emergency

and non-crisis situations as needed

. Administered medications and treatments per legal order; provide

individual program management

Assistant Swim Coach/Lifeguard, Fargo Public Schools Fargo, ND

8/2006- 11/2007

Teaching swimming fundamentals and technique, rules and regulations

Developed comprehensive training program for the team- including

weight lifting and dry land.

Develop athletes to reach their maximum potential

Coordinate and run home competitions when Head coach was absent

SKILLS

. Computer literate- Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint,

. Certifications- CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, Water Safety

Instructor, Scuba: Open water

. Trained Medication Aide, Therapeutic Intervention, Certified

Nursing Assistant

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