MICHAEL J. GUILFOYLE

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Cincinnati Ohio 45230

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SUMMARY

Professional Animal Care Technician with more than 15 years of experience in the conceptualization, construction, maintenance and operation of a popular high traffic zoological exhibition facility. Recognized for providing an outstanding visitor experience and continually operating within budgetary constraints. Instrumental, in the world’s first ever, live birth of three endangered species in captivity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN 1988 – Present

The zoo is a non-profit institution dedicated to connecting people with the natural world around them.

Keeper Night Hunters (2010 – Present)

Moved to Zoos new Nocturnal House named Night Hunters Adding to my responsibilities caring for Large Carnivores. Also assisting managing a team of 7 keepers.

Started serving on the AZA Small Carnivore TAG steering Committee.

Head Keeper Nocturnal House (2000-2009)

Managed the diverse collection of animals, their facility and its exhibits and service personnel.

Created and presented numerous highly engaging educational and informative programs to groups of visitors numbering 5 to 50.

Researched and instituted the care and feeding requirements of new species as they were introduced into the zoo collection.

Recognized for facilitating the first ever captive births of three (3) endangered species.

Served on the Safety Committee.

Served as an Institutional Representative for the Prosimian Taxon Advisory Group obtaining information on how we could better care for these animals.

Remodeled and repaired exhibits in the Nocturnal House resulting in better visitor experiences.

Senior Keeper Nocturnal House (1991-2000)

Maintained the animals and advised zoo management of any problems and recommended solutions.

Maintained off-exhibit holding cages.

Keeper Nocturnal House (1988-1991)

Cleaned assigned areas daily and filled in where needed.

OAKLEY IGA 1983 – 1988

Assistant Produce Manager (1986) Assisted in Maintaining the Produce Department, and also Managed the Floral Department. Ensuring the best quality in produce and floral for the customers.

Produce Department (1984)

Stock Clerk (1983)

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Feline TAG Husbandry Large Carnivore Safety Course 2016

Feline TAG Husbandry Course 2015

AZA Management School - 2006 Institutional Development

AZA Management School - 2005 Career Development

Queen City Vocational School, Vocational Certificate - Natural Resources Management, The Zoo Academy (1983-1985)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Scout Master/Leader - Boy Scouts of America (completed highest training for adult leaders in Scouting Wood Badge for the 21st Century).

Member of Greater Cincinnati Aquarium Society

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

I enjoy Photography and my Aquarium hobby. I like to plant things in my garden and yard work.

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