Gabriel Laracuente
Cabo Rojo
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Dolphin Discovery
Cozumel
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Interacted with guests during shows and presentations involving dolphins.
- Instructed dolphins in basic behaviors, such as jumping and spinning.
- Delivered informational presentations to general public to educate on different types of animals.
- Developed positive relationships with the dolphins through positive reinforcement methods.
- Monitored health and well-being of dolphins under care.
- Collaborated with other trainers and staff members to improve overall performance.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities or aptitude for training.
Marine Animal Husbandry Volunteer
Caribbean Manatee Conservation Center
Bayamón
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Assisted in Manatee husbandry training sessions.
- Target trained a Hawksbill Sea turtle.
- Maintained trained behavior on a brown pelican.
- Administered medications to patients under the direction of a veterinarian or zookeeper.
- Helped develop enrichment activities for captive animals such as providing toys, perches, and treats.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Assisted with medical treatments prescribed by veterinarian staff members.
- Cleaned and maintained bird enclosures, cages, and habitats.
Least Tern Nesting Monitoring Volunteer
Luis Ramos Vazquez
Cabo Rojo
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Recorded detailed notes on individual bird behavior during observations.
- Observed behaviors of birds in order to identify social interactions within nests.
- Recorded health/status of nest and chicks.
Marine Bird Monitoring Volunteer
US Fish and Wildlife Services
Cabo Rojo
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Recorded detailed notes on individual bird behavior during observations.
- Observed behavior of three different species of marine bird/shore birds: Least Tern, Snowy Plover and Wilson's Plover
- Recorded nesting population growth.
- Recorded nest health and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
Bayamón, Puerto Rico06.2024
High School Diploma -
Western Adventist Academy
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico05.2019
Skills
- PADI Scuba License
- First Aid/CPR
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Verbal Communication
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Word
- Free Diving Certification (Level 1)
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Intern
Dolphin Discovery
06.2024 - 07.2024
Marine Bird Monitoring Volunteer
US Fish and Wildlife Services
06.2023 - 07.2023
Marine Animal Husbandry Volunteer
Caribbean Manatee Conservation Center
11.2022 - 05.2024
Least Tern Nesting Monitoring Volunteer
Luis Ramos Vazquez
05.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marine Sciences
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
Western Adventist Academy
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