Vince Fernandez Acosta
#** ******** **, ********, ******** City, Philippines 2200
Contact # +63-905-***-****
Email Address: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Searching for the opportunity to work as an Animal trainer or Zoo keeper by securing a position with growing firm.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in working with different species of cetaceans like Common bottlenose dolphins, Rough-toothed Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Pan tropical spotted Dolphin.
Experience in working with South American Sea lion.
Managing the acclimation of newly captive marine mammals in a new facility or environment after transport.
Wealth of experience in animal husbandry, which is enhanced by understanding the importance of relationship building, enrichment values and how to apply skills in an effective manner associated with enhancing positive behavior for enduring potentially invasive procedure.
In-depth knowledge of observing animals to understand strange behaviors and illness.
Good work within a team, alone and strong ability to work independently.
Rescue and rehabilitation of stranded marine mammals.
Providing and presenting marine mammal stranding workshop.
Fast learner when put into a new position, pick up new skills easily and will always work to full potential.
Skills in Photography/Videography, Tour guiding, announcing skills while working with animals at the same time.
Time Management
Good in developing interpersonal skills- open minded and insightful
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
MARINE MAMMAL TRAINER
June 2016 up to Present
Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. – Ocean Adventure
Camayan wharf, West ilanin Forest area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines +634********)
CETACEANS (DOLPHIN)
Animal training for cetaceans; new behaviors and maintaining existing behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques.
Assists in rehabilitation of rescued marine mammals; Member of Philippine marine mammal stranding network (PMMSN)
Working in the food preparation area for the animals, performed daily animal assessments and assisted with routine medical procedures as needed.
Maintaining the cleanliness of working area
Working with pre/post-calving dolphins
Able to performed voluntary or restrained catches on sick dolphins (if needed)
Assisting Veterinarians in treatments of animals
Able to ensure encoded observational and behavioral reports on daily basis
Conducting in-water, shows, and interactive programs for guests of all ages while working with dolphins.
Able to work with Husbandry of the animals.
PINNIPEDS (SEA LION)
Animal training for pinnipeds; new behaviors and maintaining existing behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques.
Working in the food preparation area for the animals, performed daily animal assessments and assisted with routine medical procedures as needed.
Maintaining the cleanliness of working area
Able to performed voluntary or restrained catches on sick sea lion. (if needed)
Assisting Veterinarians in treatments of animals
Able to ensure encoded observational and behavioral reports on daily basis
Conducting shows, and interactive programs for guests of all ages while working with sea lion.
Able to work with Husbandry of the animals.
Guest Service Personnel (Park Guide /Photographer)
April 2015 to March 2016
Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. – Ocean Adventure
Camayan wharf, West ilanin Forest area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines +634********)
Assisting guests (Ocean Adventure)
Conducting educational tour
Maintaining the cleanliness of all the stadiums/areas.
Photographer/Videographer of all interactive programs.
Facilitating team building activities.
Manned Photo Operations Booth.
SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED:
ANIMAL TRAINING FOUNDATION WORKSHOP ( December 14-17, 2016)
Ocean Adventure, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS IN LIFE AND CAREER COURSE (February 9-10,2016) Ocean Adventure, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines
MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING FIRST RESPONSE WORKSHOP (MAY 15-17, 2018)
Ocean Adventure, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 24
Date of Birth : January 12, 1997
Place of Birth : Olongapo City
Gender : Male
Religion : Christian
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
CHARACTER REFERENCES:
Veronica Lorenzo
HR Manager
SBMEI, Philippines
Renante Heruela
Marine mammal Supervisor, Cetaceans Section
Ocean Adventure, Philippines
Jerson Vitug
Animal Training Manager
Ocean Adventure, Philippines
Vince Fernandez Acosta