Brooke E. Williams4524 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606, apt. F.brookewilliams394@gmail.com (904)755-1813

Skills and certifications:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Keen observational skills CPR, AED, and first aid certified

Education:

Santa Fe College – currently pursuing an A.S. in Zoo Animal Technology.Gainesville, FL. August 2016 to present.

University of North Florida – no degree completed. Some coursework in biological science.Jacksonville, FL. August 2012 to April 2014; Dean’s List Spring 2013.

Work and Volunteer Experience:

Volunteer Bird Keeper Assistant -July 2015 to July 2016Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens – Jacksonville, FL. AZA accredited through March 2020.

Responsibilities included various cleaning tasks, such as hosing and scrubbing aviaries, cleaning animal stalls, washing dishes, and cleaning pools, as well as the preparation and administration of animal diets.

Exhibit Guide (Part Time) - February 2014 to June 2016Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens – Jacksonville, FL. AZA accredited through March 2020.

Responsibilities included providing accurate educational information to guests, ensuring that guests were familiar with and adhered to zoo policies, managing large crowds, and being prepared to respond to a variety of zoo-related emergencies. Was also tasked with preparing and administering animal diets, maintaining exhibit cleanliness, monitoring animal behavior and health status, and being able to recognize and respond to negative animal interactions. Was required to closely interact with goats, birds, stingrays, and giraffes on a daily basis.

Volunteer Summer Camp Counselor and Animal Caretaker - June 2010 to August 2010Jacksonville Humane Society – Jacksonville, FL

As a summer camp counselor, was responsible for overseeing a group of around 30 children (ages 8-12) with the help of three other camp counselors. As an animal caretaker, was responsible for cleaning puppy and kitten enclosures, replenishing food and water, handling animals, walking and socializing adult dogs, and providing animal information to guests.

Volunteer Child Caretaker - June 2009 to August 2009Isle of Faith Child Development Center – Jacksonville, FL

Responsibilities included supervising and attending to a group of 8 to 10 small children with the assistance of one other caretaker.