1. Katherine Murphy
14268 Whippoorwill Vista, Choctaw, OK 73020
503-706-3301
katiefamurphy@hotmail.com
Summary
Zoologistseekingtoprovide excellentcare foranimalsina zoo,wildlife rehabilitationcenter,orlike
environment,byutilizingthree+yearsof experience inanimal husbandryandrehabilitationandacareful,
thoroughworkethic.
Experience
Equestrian Intern
YMCA Camp Classen
Date of Employment: August2015 to December2015
Davis,OK
 Prepare anddelivergraindietandmaintainwatertanksfor thirty-eighthorsesandtwodonkeys at
Colling’s101 Ranch
 Harness,groom,saddle,andbridle horsesforridesinatimelymanner
 Guide guestsof all ageson trail rideswhile ridinginleadanddrag positions
 Instructguestsinhorsebackridingtechnique andsafety,beforeandduringtrail rides
 Assistguestsindonningprotectinggear,andmountinganddismountinghorses
 Maintaincleanlinessandstructural integrityof barn, pastures,equipment,andvehicles
 Drive and operate JohnDeere 460 tractor, includingbucket,trailer,andbrushhogattachments,during
maintenance of campgroundsand roads
 AssistOutdoorEducation,CulinaryandMaintenance staff intasksonas-neededbasis
 EarnedASHI CertificationinCPR Pro,Basic FirstAid,andEmergencyOxygen
Animal Care Intern
EmeraldCoastWildlife Refuge andZoological Park
Date of Employment: March2015 to June 2015
Fort WaltonBeach,FL
 Prepare anddeliverdiets,medications,andenrichmentfor manytaxaof hoofstock andprimate zoo
animals,animal ambassadors,andinjuredandorphaned Florida-nativewildlife
 Tong- and shaker-feedpasserine andcolumbidchicks
 Maintaincleanlinessandstructural integrityof enclosuresandfacility
 Safelytransportanimals, medications,andothersuppliestoandfromthe refuge orzoo
 Aidinmedical examinationsandtreatmentsof new andcurrentpatients
 Educate the publicaboutFlorida-nativefauna,zooanimals,local ecology,andupcomingECWRevents
 WorkedwithEasternscreechowl ambassadorina publicsetting
 Assistedinsafe andsuccessful capturesof animals,includingherdinganescapedwallabybackintoexhibit
ZooGuide
OregonZoo
Datesof Employment:September2014 to March 2015
Portland, OR
 Provide food,hygiene,andexercise toAfricanpygmyandNigeriandwarf goats

2.  Educate pettingzooguestsonrulesand safety,andoversee interactionwithgoats
 Create enrichmentitemsforAmurleopardsandpolarbears
Equestrian Intern
Binkerd Performance Horses
Datesof Employment:July2014 to March 2015
Newberg,OR
 Provide foodandbasicgroomingforhorses,dogs,andbarn cats
 Maintainand refurbishfacilityandhorsebackridingequipment
 Exercise andtrainhorses,including perfectingBelgianmare “Bella’s”lopingtechnique andassistingin
hercarriage training
 Aidinre-penningof escapedhorses
 Create digital recordof release formsfrom2005 to 2015
Personal Animal Care Provider
KrisAnderson
Date of Employment:December2013 to March 2015
Hillsboro,OR
 Providedfood,water,hygiene,andenrichmenttodomesticchickensandrabbitsinowner’sabsence
 Developedbasichorticultureskillsinwateringplantsandinweedingdriveway
Level 1 Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
ChintiminiWildlife Center
Datesof Employment:April2012 to April 2014
Corvallis,OR
 Caredfor 40+ speciesof Oregon-native wildlife atvaryinglifestagesandlevelsof health
 Performed240+ hours of volunteerservice
 EarnedCertificate of Appreciationin2013
Professional Education
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
OregonState University,Corvallis,OR
Datesof Attendance : January 2010 To March 2014
Academic Education
High School Diploma
Glencoe HighSchool, Hillsboro,OR
Datesof Attendance : September2005 To June 2009
 Chancellor’sDiploma