Katherine Murphy

14268 Whippoorwill Vista, Choctaw, OK 73020503-706-3301

katiefamurphy@hotmail.com

SummaryZoologist seeking to provide excellent care for animals in a zoo, wildlife rehabilitation center, or like environment, by utilizing three+ years of experience in animal husbandry and rehabilitation and a careful, thorough work ethic.

ExperienceEquestrian InternYMCA Camp ClassenDate of Employment: August 2015 to December 2015Davis, OK Prepare and deliver grain diet and maintain water tanks for thirty-eight horses and two donkeys at

Colling’s 101 Ranch Harness, groom, saddle, and bridle horses for rides in a timely manner Guide guests of all ages on trail rides while riding in lead and drag positions Instruct guests in horseback riding technique and safety, before and during trail rides Assist guests in donning protecting gear, and mounting and dismounting horses Maintain cleanliness and structural integrity of barn, pastures, equipment, and vehicles Drive and operate John Deere 460 tractor, including bucket, trailer, and brush hog attachments, during

maintenance of camp grounds and roads Assist Outdoor Education, Culinary and Maintenance staff in tasks on as-needed basis Earned ASHI Certification in CPR Pro, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen

Animal Care InternEmerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and Zoological ParkDate of Employment: March 2015 to June 2015Fort Walton Beach, FL Prepare and deliver diets, medications, and enrichment for many taxa of hoofstock and primate zoo

animals, animal ambassadors, and injured and orphaned Florida-native wildlife Tong- and shaker-feed passerine and columbid chicks Maintain cleanliness and structural integrity of enclosures and facility Safely transport animals, medications, and other supplies to and from the refuge or zoo Aid in medical examinations and treatments of new and current patients Educate the public about Florida-native fauna, zoo animals, local ecology, and upcoming ECWR events Worked with Eastern screech owl ambassador in a public setting Assisted in safe and successful captures of animals, including herding an escaped wallaby back into exhibit

ZooGuide

Oregon ZooDates of Employment: September 2014 to March 2015 Portland, OR

Provide food, hygiene, and exercise to African pygmy and Nigerian dwarf goats Educate petting zoo guests on rules and safety, and oversee interaction with goats Create enrichment items for Amur leopards and polar bears

Equestrian InternBinkerd Performance HorsesDates of Employment: July 2014 to March 2015 Newberg, OR

Provide food and basic grooming for horses, dogs, and barn cats Maintain and refurbish facility and horseback riding equipment Exercise and train horses, including perfecting Belgian mare “Bella’s” loping technique and assisting in her

carriage training Aid in re-penning of escaped horses Create digital record of release forms from 2005 to 2015

Personal Animal Care ProviderKris AndersonDate of Employment: December 2013 to March 2015Hillsboro, OR

Provided food, water, hygiene, and enrichment to domestic chickens and rabbits in owner’s absence Developed basic horticulture skills in watering plants and in weeding driveway

Level 1 Wildlife Rehabilitation VolunteerChintimini Wildlife CenterDates of Employment: April 2012 to April 2014Corvallis, OR

Cared for 40+ species of Oregon-native wildlife at varying life stages and levels of health Performed 240+ hours of volunteer service Earned Certificate of Appreciation in 2013

Professional EducationBachelor of Science, ZoologyOregon State University, Corvallis, ORDates of Attendance : January 2010 To March 2014

Academic EducationHigh School DiplomaGlencoe High School, Hillsboro, ORDates of Attendance : September 2005 To June 2009

Chancellor’s Diploma