Sophie Berka

***** *** ***** ** *** ***, The Woodlands, TX, 77380 909-***-**** ad499j@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science and Sustainability

California Baptist University, Riverside, CA August 2019- May 2021

Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA August 2021- December 2023

Relevant Courses: Marine Science, Ecology, Comparative Anatomy, Environmental Law, Hydrology, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

AWARDS AND HONORS

Academic Honors National Honor Society, Honor Roll December 2019- Dec 2023

Transfer Academic Scholarship, Lion 1 August 2021- Dec 2023

RELEVANT WORK/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Animal Interaction Specialist (Mammals)

Houston Interactive Aquarium and Zoo, Houston, TX January 2024- Present

Responsible for frequent spot cleaning in all exhibits

Responsible for enclosure deep cleans on their designated days.

Leading animal- guest encounters and giving information and fun facts on each species.

Responsible for opening and closing duties.

Assisting with animal training, enrichment, and taking weights.

Co-CEO

Maerchenwald (Fairytale Forrest) Saalburg, Germany January 2020-August 2023

Prepared and distributed specialized diets, considering each animal's dietary requirements.

Monitored animal behavior and documented/reported any signs of illness or distress.

Implemented enrichment activities and socialization exercises.

Maintained meticulous records of animal health, vaccinations, and dietary requirements.

Conducted educational tours, animal presentations and administered public interactions.

Payroll for Employees

Inventory Documentation, Review and Restock of needed Items.

Recorded Fairytale stories in German and English, for Guests to listen to.

Annual Set-Up, and required maintenance of Fairytale Stories in each Exhibit (50 total)

Guided Customer Touring in English for our International Guests

Assisted repair and maintenance routines of Attraction Rides

The Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA March 2022- Dec 2023

Sea Turtle Monitoring

Sea Turtle Photography

Educating Children about Marine Life

Animal Shelter Upland, Upland, CA February 2018- Dec 2023

Husbandry and Management of shelter animals including socializing animals, assisting with adoption, exercise and cleaning.

Horticulture Management of Private Nursery in Bradbury, CA, February 2017- November 2023

Maintained Bamboo Forrest

Established an automating watering system in yard.

Planting plants, trees

Removed palm trees, unwanted trees, and weeding.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Multilingual: Mother-tongue German, Fluent in English, Advanced in, French, Italian and Spanish

Skill: PADI Open-water SCUBA diver Certified

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