Taylor Bertolini Resume
EDUCATION ___________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science August 2015 - May 2019
Nova Southeastern University – Davie, Florida
WORK HISTORY _____________________________________________________________________
Animal Care Keeper May 2020 - February 2021
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary - Jupiter, Florida
- Maintain the care, behavioral conditioning, training and enrichment of Sanctuary Animals which includes: North American River Otter, Raccoons, White-Tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, Red & Gray Fox, Brown Pelicans, Red-Tailed Hawk, Red-Shouldered Hawk, Great-Horned Owl, Wood Stork
- Observes animals to detect overall health, which includes monitoring for illnesses or injuries, and notifies the animal care director of findings
- Administers diets, vitamins, and medications daily, as prescribed by the hospital director
- Prepares diets in accordance with written diet handbook including meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables, and mixing prepared dry, or liquid feeds
- Orient Conditioned and Target Trained Red Foxes and North American River Otters; Target Trained Raccoon and Brown Pelican
- Spearheaded collecting data on a continuing basis regarding Birds of Prey such as weights, talon and beak trimming to maintain animal health at the highest level
Sea Turtle Specialist February 2020 - July 2020
Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program - Dania Beach, Florida
- Responsible for monitoring restraining cages, releasing hatchlings and filing sea turtle disorientation reports
- Responsible for responding to stranded sea turtles and transporting live sea turtles/hatchlings to the closest rehab facility
Character Attendant May 2019 - January 2020
Walt Disney World, Disney College Program Internship - Orlando, Florida
- Personally responsible for ensuring the safety and character integrity of performers in a fast-paced, no-fail environment
- Confidently resolved contentious guest situations with a calm demeanor and poise among multitasking all other job duties
- Expertly maintained an efficient and orderly "stage" to facilitate the highest level of corporate-approved hospitality
Environmental Education Guide July 2017 - May 2019
Flamingo Gardens - Davie, Florida
- Facilitated and narrated educational field trips for student groups of all ages & abilities covering plants, birds, animals and reptiles
- Answered guests' questions and monitor guest safety throughout the park
- Organized stations prior to the groups' arrival; including planting, story time, garden collection, puppet show and pollinator count station
- Ambassador of the Gardens providing energetic and enthusiastic presentations throughout the tour
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________
Husbandry and Education Volunteer January 2020 - Present
Marine Environmental Education Center - Carpenter House
- Assists in monitoring and caring for animals at the MEEC which includes a Green Sea Turtle, Box Turtles and Red-Eared Slider
- Collects daily and weekly water quality data
- Actively perform outreach activities and integrate scientific knowledge and operational expertise to ensure excellence in development and translation of research/outreach
Animal Care Internship August 2018 - December 2018
Flamingo Gardens - Davie, Florida
- Maintained records and logged information regarding sanctuary animals which includes; Brown Pelicans, Fish Crow, Bald Eagle, Roseate Spoonbill, American Alligator
- Prepares diets in accordance with sanctuary standards including meat, fish, and fruit
- Assisted with cleaning and enriching enclosures as directed by intern coordinator
CERTIFICATIONS______________________________________________________________________
Florida Master Naturalist January 2018
University of Florida
- Coastal Systems
- Freshwater Systems
- Uplands Systems
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified January 2020
American Red Cross
EDUCATION ___________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science August 2015 - May 2019
Nova Southeastern University – Davie, Florida
WORK HISTORY _____________________________________________________________________
Animal Care Keeper May 2020 - February 2021
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary - Jupiter, Florida
- Maintain the care, behavioral conditioning, training and enrichment of Sanctuary Animals which includes: North American River Otter, Raccoons, White-Tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, Red & Gray Fox, Brown Pelicans, Red-Tailed Hawk, Red-Shouldered Hawk, Great-Horned Owl, Wood Stork
- Observes animals to detect overall health, which includes monitoring for illnesses or injuries, and notifies the animal care director of findings
- Administers diets, vitamins, and medications daily, as prescribed by the hospital director
- Prepares diets in accordance with written diet handbook including meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables, and mixing prepared dry, or liquid feeds
- Orient Conditioned and Target Trained Red Foxes and North American River Otters; Target Trained Raccoon and Brown Pelican
- Spearheaded collecting data on a continuing basis regarding Birds of Prey such as weights, talon and beak trimming to maintain animal health at the highest level
Sea Turtle Specialist February 2020 - July 2020
Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program - Dania Beach, Florida
- Responsible for monitoring restraining cages, releasing hatchlings and filing sea turtle disorientation reports
- Responsible for responding to stranded sea turtles and transporting live sea turtles/hatchlings to the closest rehab facility
Character Attendant May 2019 - January 2020
Walt Disney World, Disney College Program Internship - Orlando, Florida
- Personally responsible for ensuring the safety and character integrity of performers in a fast-paced, no-fail environment
- Confidently resolved contentious guest situations with a calm demeanor and poise among multitasking all other job duties
- Expertly maintained an efficient and orderly "stage" to facilitate the highest level of corporate-approved hospitality
Environmental Education Guide July 2017 - May 2019
Flamingo Gardens - Davie, Florida
- Facilitated and narrated educational field trips for student groups of all ages & abilities covering plants, birds, animals and reptiles
- Answered guests' questions and monitor guest safety throughout the park
- Organized stations prior to the groups' arrival; including planting, story time, garden collection, puppet show and pollinator count station
- Ambassador of the Gardens providing energetic and enthusiastic presentations throughout the tour
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________
Husbandry and Education Volunteer January 2020 - Present
Marine Environmental Education Center - Carpenter House
- Assists in monitoring and caring for animals at the MEEC which includes a Green Sea Turtle, Box Turtles and Red-Eared Slider
- Collects daily and weekly water quality data
- Actively perform outreach activities and integrate scientific knowledge and operational expertise to ensure excellence in development and translation of research/outreach
Animal Care Internship August 2018 - December 2018
Flamingo Gardens - Davie, Florida
- Maintained records and logged information regarding sanctuary animals which includes; Brown Pelicans, Fish Crow, Bald Eagle, Roseate Spoonbill, American Alligator
- Prepares diets in accordance with sanctuary standards including meat, fish, and fruit
- Assisted with cleaning and enriching enclosures as directed by intern coordinator
CERTIFICATIONS______________________________________________________________________
Florida Master Naturalist January 2018
University of Florida
- Coastal Systems
- Freshwater Systems
- Uplands Systems
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified January 2020
American Red Cross