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Work History
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Skills
Painting, Aquarium Keeping, Reptile Keeping, Homesteading, Gardening
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David Hudson

Lynch Station

Summary

Dynamic animal care professional with expertise in exotic species, honed at SeaQuest Lynchburg. Proven ability in scientific writing and social media promotion, enhancing customer engagement. Skilled in animal welfare and training, with a strong focus on health monitoring and habitat enrichment, ensuring optimal living conditions for diverse wildlife.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Reptile Specialist

Pet Aquatic Warehouse
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Educated customers on proper reptile care and habitat maintenance.
  • Assisted in inventory management and ensured availability of reptile supplies.
  • Monitored reptile health, identifying signs of illness or distress promptly.
  • Developed care guides for a variety of reptile species to enhance customer knowledge.

Bird Keeper

SeaQuest Lynchburg
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Maintained optimal living conditions for diverse bird species, ensuring health and well-being.
  • Conducted daily feeding routines, monitoring dietary needs and preferences of individual birds.
  • Assisted in habitat enrichment projects, enhancing cognitive stimulation and physical activity for birds.
  • Trained new staff on avian care protocols, promoting best practices in animal husbandry.

Assistant Store Manager

Altavista EMS Thrift Store
02.2015 - 05.2018
  • Supervised daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices, enhancing team performance.
  • Implemented inventory management techniques, reducing stock discrepancies and improving accuracy.
  • Analyzed sales reports to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for product placement.

Boatswain's Mate

United States Navy, USN
07.2008 - 10.2012
  • Supervised deck operations, ensuring safety and compliance with maritime regulations.
  • Trained junior personnel in emergency procedures and equipment usage.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on deck machinery, enhancing operational readiness.
  • Coordinated logistics for vessel cargo loading and unloading processes.
  • Led drills and exercises to improve crew response times during emergencies.
  • Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in firefighting, first aid, man overboard recovery, and abandon ship procedures among the crew.
  • Contributed to successful search and rescue missions by proficiently operating small boats and deploying appropriate lifesaving equipment.
  • Maintained ship''s appearance with thorough cleaning and painting tasks, resulting in a professional presentation at all times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Altavista High School
Altavista, Virginia
06-2008

Skills

  • Animal welfare
  • Scientific writing
  • Exotic animal care
  • Social media promotion

Painting, Aquarium Keeping, Reptile Keeping, Homesteading, Gardening

I enjoy painting nature scenes on canvas and do this frequently at home. I also maintain 5 aquariums in my home from 2.5 gallons up to 125 gallons. I currently care for two lizards in my home including a Uromastyx and a bearded dragon, but I have cared for many other reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods over the years. I maintain a small homestead operation that includes goats, chickens, ducks, and turkeys as well as maintain a large vegetable garden, herb garden and flower garden.

Timeline

Reptile Specialist

Pet Aquatic Warehouse
08.2021 - 06.2024

Bird Keeper

SeaQuest Lynchburg
11.2019 - 07.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Altavista EMS Thrift Store
02.2015 - 05.2018

Boatswain's Mate

United States Navy, USN
07.2008 - 10.2012

High School Diploma -

Altavista High School

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