1. John J Rashid
617 Wichita Avenue, El Cajon, CA. 92019
Cell: 619-933-5093/ Home: 619-749-3212
Email:JJRashid11@gmail.com
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY
I currently work for Science Application International Corporation (SAIC) as a civilian contractor for the United States
Navy for the past 14 years. My Job title is, Marine Mammal Operator 2 (Senior Animal Trainer). Over those 14 years my
job qualifications include, critical essential and lead for multiple projects assigning daily tasking for employees, tactical
training to provide protection to civilian and military assets around the world, advanced boat operations, dive supervisor
for open and closed circuit dive stations and I currently maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance. Other work
professions include 11 years in multiple departments of SeaWorld San Diego (descriptions of those job responsibilities
are listed below).
Highlights
● Employee relations
● Project management
● Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
● Team leadership
● Planning/coordinating
● Communicates effectively
● Operations management
● Delivers exceptional customer service
● Strong public speaker
● Leadership mentoring
● Currently maintain a Secret Clearance. United
States Government.
● Able to work independently and as a member of a
team
● CPR and First Aid certified
● Interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills
● Nutritional and dietary analysis
● Coaching and training techniques
● Behavior modification expert
● Socialization Training
Animal behavior specialist
Scientific Research Experience:
 Kangaroo Rat capture for population and sexing assessment through SDSU.
 Dolphin hydrophone study on echolocation capabilities and recognition.
 Dolphin Hearing studies.
 Dolphin Cold water testing.
 Data measurements on annual thickness of blubber layers within Sea Lions.
 Diving blood draws to determine O2 consumption at variable depths in Sea Lions.
 Penguin rookery setup for breeding SeaWorld San Diego.
 Cladogram study on Meerkat social groups at San Diego Zoo through SDSU.
Accomplishments
● Supervised, organized and mentored teams of multiple staff members to complete daily tasks.
● Streamlined and improved marketing tactics, which reduced company costs and increased profits.
● Leadership: Served as key contributing member to multiple leadership teams.
● Scheduling: Managed detailed scheduling to ensure adequate staffing through high-volume holiday season.
Experience
Marine Mammal Trainer Operator II
May 2002 to Current
SAIC – San Diego, CA
● This position delegates me as a critical essential member and lead for multiple project systems.

2. ● I am tasked to provide daily operations and training for the Navy Marine Mammal Program for the
protection of naval and civilian assets against foreign and domestic threats.
● Shift Lead for Mk-5 Object Recovery, United States Navy.
● Shift Lead for Mk-6 Swimmer Detection, United States Navy.
● Shift Lead for Mk-7&8 Mine Hunting, United States Navy.
● Dive Supervisor for Open and Closed Circuit dive operations by providing a safe and reliable dive station for all
divers.
● I have obtained multiple dive certifications from multiple institutions: SSI Open Water, NAUI Advanced Open
Water, NAUI Specialty Diver (dry suit), and MDEA Commercial O2 rebreather.
● Multiple Deployments throughout the United States and international countries, which consisted of
organizing and implementing transports for all civilian and Marine Mammal systems via, truck, plane and
ship deployments.
● 14 years of advanced boat operations for the US Navy.
● IMATA member.
April 1991 to October 2002
Sea World – San Diego, CA
● Supervisor, Culinary Operations. Job qualifications include, budget balancing, scheduling, profit
enhancement, employee mentoring, facility maintenance, time card management and performance
reviews.
● 2 years Lead for Culinary Operations. Job Qualifications include facility operations and employee
mentoring.
● 2 years camp counselor. My responsibilities were focused on designing and invoking course related
materials that would educate students in the areas of marine biology.
● 5 years of advance public speaking skills includes training in the area of handling media related interviews.
● 1 year Animal Care Department. I was held accountable for the care and maintenance of the animals in
surrounding exhibits and show stadiums.
Education
San Diego State University 2000
San Diego, CA, USA
Biology: Marine Biology
B.S
Grossmont Community College 1994
San Diego, CA
General Studies
A.S
Additional Information
● In order to keep the resume concise and to the point, job titles and experiences are continuous and cover
more than the resume shows. Please contact me if you have any further questions regarding above
information or any references you may require. Thank you!