1. Erin Elizabeth McLoughlin
262 Walnut Street
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
734-709-4023
mcloughlin.erin@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE______________________________________________________________
Seeking a position to become a productive member of your team while employing operant
conditioning techniques in animal training.
EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________
Harnas Wildlife Foundation, Gobabis Namibia, 2011 (May-August)
Helped conduct guest interactions with a variety of exotic species
Featured in German documentary which will be aired in Europe (2012)
Participated in the vaccinations and health exams of lion, leopard, cheetah, bat eared
foxes, and various primate species
Communicated effectively to educate local staff, volunteers, volunteer coordinators on
animal care and animal training
Anesthetized a variety of exotic species successfully
Helped in dietary preparation of a variety of animal species
Successfully accompanied animals on business related travel
Released wild caught animals back into the wild after health checks and vaccination
updates
Helped in programming radio collar to track animals released into the wild
Dolphin Discovery, Puerto Adventuras Mexico, 2010 (May-July)
Assisted staff in training dolphins, sea lions, and manatees
Completed both basic and advanced training courses in ABC animal training program
Completed a psychological research project involving dolphins
Participated in assisting guests with dolphin and sea lion interactions
Sea Life Park, Waimanalo Hawaii, 2009 (May-August)
Assisted staff in training dolphins and sea lions using operant conditioning techniques
Aided the veterinarian in restraining animals during medicinal procedures
Performed daily health observations included daily physical exams on mammals
Contributed to daily mammal diet preparation and sanitation of the environment
Experienced in gating, b pointing, receiving animals, and asking for behaviors under
trainer supervision
Worked in a fast paced marine mammal show environment
Tiger Temple, Kananchanburi, Thailand 2008 (May-August)
Participated in public speaking contributing to guest education about tigers/leopards
2. Established environmental enrichment devices
Applied operant conditioning training techniques to tigers and leopards in direct and
protected contact
Aided veterinarian in medical procedures, assisted with diet preparation, health
observations, and research collection with all animals located at the Temple
Antelope Park, Zimbabwe, Africa 2007 (May-August)
Collected data relating to lion behavior in captivity
Educated guests on lion conservation
Applied operant conditioning training techniques to lions and African elephants
Assisted with health observations, diet preparation, and other animal husbandry
Featured in DVD promoting and educating others on African Lion Research Trust
United States Navy SPAWAR, San Diego, CA 2004-2006
Veterinary technician for dolphins and sea lions
Collected blood samples, processed x-rays, attended to semi-annual physicals, performed
necropsies, ultrasound, and surgeries under veterinary supervision
Helped train dolphins and sea lions with operant and classical conditioning methods
Successfully transported marine mammals on business related travel
Baghdad Zoo, Baghdad, Iraq, 2003-2004
Performed surgery under veterinary supervision on brown bear
Implemented record keeping program for all species
Educated Iraqi zoo keepers on proper husbandry, sanitation, and health observation to
implement while working at the zoo
Trained Iraqi Canine Company on first aide for the military working dog
Recognized with commendation medal for providing animal care in difficult situations
Featured as main character in children’s book highlighting work being done at the zoo
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
Bachelors Degree from University of Michigan in Psychology, minor Biology (2012)
Graduated from ABC animal training academy basic and advanced trainer course
working with marine mammals (2010)
SCUBA Certified (2010)
Honorably discharged from the United States Army earning Veterinary Technician
Certification
REFERANCES AND PORTFOLIO______________________________________________
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