Kendra L. Neidig

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Davenport, FL 33837 ad1apk@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Bachelors of Science in Marine Biology, Minor in Animal Behavior 2013 University of New England, Biddeford, ME

Paid Experience

John K9, LLC Lakeland, FL 07/2020 -

12/2022

Dog Trainer

- Conduct private lesson programs over the course or 8-12 weeks, teaching not only the dogs but the handlers as well

- Order inventory, manage marketing events, network, supervise new hires

- Strategically learn each dog as a breed and individual so that I can best work with them Discovery Cove

Associate Aviculturist Orlando, FL 11/19 - 04/21

- Perform guest interactions with birds at the Conservation Cabana. This includes conservation and education.

- Staff and feed 3 large mixed species aviaries holding just under 300 birds. Give guest knowledge about every bird there.

- Use Operant Conditioning to work with an Alexandrian Parakeet. Theater of the Sea Islamorada, FL 04/2018 - 05/2019 Parrot Trainer / Internship Coordinator

- Proficiently cared for and maintain the health of 24 parrots that range from Lorikeets to Hyacinth Macaws

- Trained daily husbandry behaviors that were not implemented prior, such as voluntary nail trims, blood draws, and restraints.

- Took part in the complete revamping of diets for each bird

- Produced and train behaviors that are to be used in a future interaction program

- Initiated and fabricated a brand new internship program on my own Theater of the Sea Islamorada, FL 02/2018 – 04/2018 Animal Care Intern

- Effectively assisted in the training sessions of Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and nurse sharks.

- Accurately set up and assisted in shows for T. truncatus and Z. californianus.

- Stationed and point bridged T. truncatus.

Unpaid Experience

Dolphins Plus Bayside Key Largo, FL 08/2017 – 11/2017 Animal Care Intern

- Implemented and viewed in depth proper techniques of operant conditioning, LRS, and positive reinforcement.

- Proficiently assisted in the care of 11 Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins including hydrations, facility maintenance, enrichment sessions, fish prep, beachings and husbandry practices.

- Performed entertaining and educational presentations detailing animal behavior and conservation. Oceans of Fun Milwaukee, WI 06/2012 -09/2012

Animal Care Intern

- Efficiently narrated educational and entertaining pinniped shows daily for the public.

- Participated in educational programs such as summer camps and interactions of P. vitulina and Z. californianus.

- Surveyed P. vitulina and logged behavior for 15 minute intervals for 30 days. References provided upon request

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