High School Training
Resume:
Christine M. Blondeau
Chalmette, LA 70043
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WORK
EXPERIENCE July 2009- Present
Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, Louisiana
Horticulture Specialist (2)
Specific Areas of Responsibility: Maintaining and caring of plant life. Assisting the Director of Horticulture with special projects as it relates to landscaping.
August 2006 – December 2008
Memphis Zoological Society, Memphis, Tennessee
Zookeeper – Central Zone
Specific Areas of Responsibility: Maintenance of a diverse collection including all aspects of daily husbandry: exhibit cleaning and maintenance, diet preparation, behavioral observation and enrichment, training, daily record keeping, administration of minor medical treatments. Conduct training seminars for zookeepers. Develop and implement training protocols for Central Zone. Develop and implement formal animal interpretation programs of Central Zone.
April 2006 – August 2006
Memphis Zoological Society, Memphis, Tennessee
Seasonal Interpreter / Trainer
Specific Areas of Responsibility: Developed and implemented training plans for education program animals. Assisted with the development of Wildlife Encounters Animal Presentation and conducted the show. Maintained a diverse education animal collection including: husbandry, training, enrichment, and administration of minor medical treatments.
March 1998-August 2005
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Teacher Naturalist – Responsible for wildlife interpretation and outreach as well as schedule coordination for overnight programs and school field trips.
Zookeeper 1 – Responsible for the daily husbandry of assigned animals including: feeding, cleaning, behavioral observation, and administration of medication.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Present
Nunez Community College
Paralegal Studies
2002 - 2003
Southeastern Louisiana University
Biology Major
HIGH SCHOOL Graduated 2001
Archbishop Hannan High School
New Orleans, Louisiana
CERTIFICATIONS 2007 - Natural Encounters, Inc.: Bird Training and Show Production for Professionals
& JOB TRAINING 2011 – Certificate in Office Careers (Legal Concentration)
COMPUTER Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
SKILLS
REFERENCES Steve Reichling, PhD.
Curator - Central Zone
The Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN 38112
Chris Baker
Assistant Curator - Central Zone
The Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN 38112
Melody Ragsdale
Outreach Specialist
Oregon Coast Aquarium
2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd
Newport, OR 97365
541-***-**** ext. 5356
Cathy Krenn
Team Leader of Central Zone
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN 38112
Dianne Weber
Director of Horticulture
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St
New Orleans, La 70118
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