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Bukola Alli Calgary, Alberta Email: [email protected] OBJECTIVE: To find a position using my skills as an Animal Health Technologist HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS Four years extensive experience in a research laboratory and zoological garden facility Proven track record in the provision of high quality medical care and drug administration for a diverse collection of species Proficiency in sanitation and servicing of medical equipment such as microscope, specimen bottles, dissecting set, laboratory glass wares etc by cleaning, oiling and storing appropriately Extensive experience in dissection of mammals, reptiles and amphibians for the purpose of examining different organs (systems) drawing Collection of organisms for laboratory testing and histological purposes Experienced in cat fish breeding and production Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Effectively handled laboratory maintenance, quality control and a wide variety of administrative duties EXPERIENCE Animal Science Technologist 2008 – 2012 Department of Zoology, University of Lagos, Nigeria Laboratory Collected, transported, prepared, analyzed and disposed of a variety of biological specimens Successfully worked in a team and prepared specimens for laboratory practicals Analyzed laboratory samples and prepared reports to meet specific deadlines for student’s practicals and research purposes Preserved specimens for practicals using stuffing, formalin, oven and sun drying, etc Collected blood samples of various species Dissected mammals, reptliles, amphibians and aves for student experiments Collected, transported, prepared, analyzed and disposed of a variety of biological specimens Sanitized and serviced medical equipment to control the spread of diseases Zoological Garden Fully responsible for all care and feeding of animals: mammals, reptiles and aves Observed animals for signs of disease, injury or behavioural problems Administered drugs to animals when necessary Effectively kept record of parturition, mortality, vaccination, drug administration, litter number, etc Supervised undergraduate students attached to the zoological garden on industrial training by providing leadership, instructions and coordinating student activities Examined the conditions of existing facilities for animals, prepared and submitted funding application for improved facilities through the Head of Department which resulted in $8,000 to go towards upgrading these facilities and the overall conditions of the animals Researched and procured a variety of animal species for cross breeding Increased rat production by 80% by changing food concentrates from powdery to pelleted form, providing fresh water supply two to three times a day and maintaining good hygienic condition by changing litter twice a week, washing cages monthly etc. Initiated mice production and increased the stock number from 10 to 1000 within six months Maintained daily medical records and logbooks Ensured facility sanitation to control the spread of disease and other responsibilities assigned by the HOD/Chief Technologist Agricultural Science Teacher 2003-2005 Ibadan City Model College Ibadan Nigeria Facilitated Agricultural Science classes in grade 10-12 that resulted in effective understanding and solid student performance Researched and prepared and updated lesson plans on general agricultural practices, farm animals, farm tools and equipments Provided instructional delivery of courses in animal and crop production Performed student performance tracking, advising and academic assistance Successfully managed the classroom to ensure a positive learning environment Organized student excursions and field trips to see and put into practice what has been thought in the class EDUCATION The Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (Honours) Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria 1993-1999 IQAS ASSESSMENT “The Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (Honours) degree generally compares to the completion of a four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Agriculture (Animal production and Health)” IQAS File No: 145877, 2012/26/11 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Eligible for registration with Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists (AAAT) REFERENCES Available upon request Bukola Alli [email protected] Page 2 of 2