Wildlife Biologist/Animal Keeper
Resume:
KIMJOHN S. DOBLE
Zone *, Barangay Handumanan / Bacolod City, Negros Occidental / Philippines, 6100
+971-**-****-*** / *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVES
Seeking for new opportunities that will give me a challenging position in a high-quality environment where my resourceful experience and skills will add value to organizational operations, and to gain long term employment with a company that is on or looking to be on the cutting edge, a company that puts value in the people and the products they are promoting. I am looking to call this company my family. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
September 2017-Present SECTION HEAD
Small Mammals and Farm Section
Dubai Safari Park
Al Warqaá 5, Dubai UAE
Job Description:
Supervises and coordinates activities of animal keepers engaged in different animal species. Observes animals to detect signs of illness and consults with Veterinarians to determine type of medication and treatment required. Inspects enclosures (dens, yards and exhibits) for cleanliness and structural defects. Assigns keepers to various tasks and oversees treatment, preparation of food, feeding of animals and maintenance and repair of animal quarters. Specifies type of animal to exhibit, according to weather, animal behavior/characteristics and physical condition. Keep time records and prepare supply requisitions and reports. Give talks and lectures to public to stimulate interests in animals.
August 2016-August 2017 ANIMAL KEEPER
Ungulate Section
Dubai Safari Park, Dubai Municipality
Al Warqa’a 5, Dubai, UAE
Job Description:
Responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of the animals in care. Routinely complete several tasks for the animals, such as cleaning the holding facilities, feeding and providing enrichment. Monitor animals’ health making sure they do not become sick or injured and also monitor animal diets and feeding habits. Observing behavior, and providing veterinarians with relevant information about their health. May 2014-June 2016 WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/ FIELD PROJECTS COORDINATOR Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Job Description: Wildlife Biologist
Study the origins, behavior and life processes of animals and wildlife. Specialize in wildlife research and management. Collects and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
Key tasks:
• Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, and interpreting findings and recommending solutions to issues.
• Oversee the care and distribution of animals and working with curators to determine the best way to contain animals, maintain their habitats and manage facilities.
• Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
• Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings
• Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
• Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs. Job Description: Field Projects Coordinator
Administer and organize all project activities in cooperation with and under the direction of the Officer, aiming at the flawless execution of the project. Responsible for field research, coordinates and implement biological related surveys, training and other logistical activities. Key tasks:
• Coordinate, initiate and assist in the conduct of wildlife studies in sites
• Recommend where appropriate, implement suitable activities to ensure the long-term conservation of the area.
• Liase closely with the staff on all activities
• Assist Senior Biologist/Project Officer/ Field Operations Manager in trainings and assists in biological assessments.
May 2012-May 2014 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
March 2012-April 2012 FIELD SURVEYOR
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)
Bacolod City, Philippines
April 2011-September 2011 DOCUMENTER
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Bacolod City, Philippines
March 2011-April 2011 ASSISTANT RESEARCHER
Coastal Resource Management in the Province of Antique Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Bacolod City, Philippines
TRAININGS & CONFERENCES
February 2016 Basic Zoo Keeping: Zoo Keepers Training Virginia Zoo and Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc. Biodiversity Conservation Center
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
April 2015 Biodiversity Symposiums
Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP) Catarman, Samar, Philippines
March 2015 Bat Count Training
Bat Conservation International & Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Subic Bay, Zambales
October 2014 Bat Count Training
Bat Conservation International & Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Mambukal Resort, Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental March 2014 A Basic Course in Urban and Regional Planning UP School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP-SURP) University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
March 2014 Evidence-based Biodiversity Monitoring System Training Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Brgy. Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental
January 2014 Asian Water Bird Census Training
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Brgy. Tibsoc, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
June 2013 Animal Keeper (volunteer)
Biodiversity Conservation Center
NFEFI, South Capitol Road, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Philippines
March 2011-April 2011 Coastal Resource Management Training Workshop Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Municipalities of Belison, Patnongon,Laua-an, Sebaste and Barbaza, Province of Antique, Philippines
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Poster Presentation:
Doble, K.J.S., Jakosalem, P.G.C, & Paguntalan, L.M.J 2015. Using bats in conserving the threatened limestone forest of South Western Negros Key Biodiversity Areas. Unpublished.
Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP) 2015, Catarman, Samar, Philippines.
Invited Presentations:
Jakosalem, P.G.C, Paguntalan, L.M.J & Doble, K.J.S 2013. Philippines Biodiversity and South Western Negros Key Biodiversity Area. Sipalay City, Negros Occidental.
Jakosalem, P.G.C, Paguntalan, L.M.J & Doble, K.J.S 2013. Philippines Biodiversity and South Western Negros Key Biodiversity Area. Municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
Doble, K.J.S 2014. Bat Ecology. Danjugan Island, Municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
Jakosalem, P.G.C, Paguntalan, L.M.J & Doble, K.J.S 2016. Philippines Biodiversity and Bat Ecology. GIZ-PAME c/o USLS, Buenos Aires, Bago City, Negros Occidental.
Publications:
Doble, K.J.S., 2018. In what type of environmental enrichment (Sensory, Cognitive, Food-base, Physical & Social) does the 0.2 hand-raised Meerkats
(Suricata suricatta) will demonstrate or respond with diverse behaviours. Dubai Safari Park. Unpublished.
Doble, K.J.D, Paguntalan, L.M.J, Villarta, P., 2016. A faunal assessment of GIZ-KFW reforestation site in selected areas in Capiz, Antique, and Negros Oriental in the Philippines. Unpublished.
Deligero, J.A., Warguez, D.A., Doble, K.J.S, Paguntalan, L.M.J., & Jakosalem, P.G., 2015. Forest bat diversity, abundance and habitat selection in Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park, Negros Island, Philippines. Doble, K.J.S., Jakosalem, P.G.C, & Paguntalan, L.M.J 2015. Using bats in conserving the threatened limestone forest of South Western Negros Key Biodiversity Areas. Unpublished.
Pelser, P.B., Doble, K.J.S, O’bryne, P., 2016. Gastrodia Cajanoe
(Orchidaceae: Epindroideae), a new species from the Philippines. Phytotaxa, 266(1), 53, 2016. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.266.1.9 RESEARCH PROJECTS
Southern Negros Key Biodiversity Area Biodiversity Assessment Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Research Associate
October-November 2012
Mt. Calavite Wildlife Sanctuary Biodiversity Assessment Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (MBCFI) and Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE)
Plant Research Assistant
June 2013
Northern Negros Natural Park Biodiversity Assessment Biodiversity Partnerships Project
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and United Nations Development Project (UNDP)
Wildlife Biologist
March 2014 and May 2014
Busuanga Biodiversity Assessment
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. and Community Centered Conservation (C3)
Wildlife Biologist
March 2015
Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park Biodiversity Assessment
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Wildlife Biologist
May-June 2015
Northern Negros Natural Park Plant Assessment
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Wildlife Biologist and Research Assistant (Botany) December 2015
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2018-Present DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUM ANIMALS Sparsholt College, Hampshire
Al Bustan Conservation Center, Regional Center
2013 SPECIAL COURSE: A BASIC COURSE IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
2006-2010 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
REFERENCES
Timothy Husband
Director of Life and Sciences
Dubai Safari Park
Roger Sweeney
Director of Animal Management & Welfare
North Carolina Zoo
Lisa Paguntalan
Executive Director
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. c/o NFEFI, South Capitol Road, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
(63) loc. (034-*******
Jose Valentino Martinez
Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Minami-osawa, Hachioji City, Tokyo
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