Barbra A.

Salas______________________________________________
4921 Garden Club Cir Apt 203 Email: Barbra.A.Salas@gmail.com
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(407) 590-9166

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Library experience includes shelving, processing, cataloguing, event set up, check out,
material processing and customer service.
 Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet utilities,
SharePoint, Publisher and Sierra among others.
 Over twenty years of experience in the animal care field. Proficiencies include detailed
record keeping, exhibit maintenance and observational skills.
 Skilled in advanced operant conditioning and training techniques to improve animal
husbandry and behavior and to better engage the animals and guests.
 Extensive background in guest experience including informal talks, scripted stage shows,
media events, training demonstrations, customer service and special events.
 Strong proficiency in partnering with coworkers and other operations to create guest
moments, solve problems and improve communication.

EDUCATION: Current student M.A. – Library and Information Science, University of South
Florida, online program. 38 Credits completed. Degree complete in August 2018. 4.0 GPA
Relevant coursework includes:
 Seminar in Youth Services
 Young Adult Literature and Related Materials
 Teaching Information Literacy
 Collection Development and Maintenance

B.S. - Biology/Environmental Science, Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA. Cum Laude – May
2000.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

CHESTERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM – Library Assistant Substitute 6/2018 - present

 Patron check out.
 Processing of returns and transfers.
 New account set up.
 Library customer service.

MEADOWDALE LIBRARY – North Chesterfield, VA Part time Library Page 3/2018 – 6/2018
 Shelving returns and general library order.
 Patron assistance with technology and library materials.
 Public meeting room set-up.
 Cataloging and material transfer duties.

MEADOW FARM MUSEUM – Glen Allen, VA Animal Care Specialist 2016 – present

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  Daily cleaning, care, management and training of farm animals.
 Costumed interpretation of the historic farm house, animal care and grounds including
participation in large Henrico County and Meadow Farm events.
 Participation in establishing new programming.
 Shared front desk duty of orientation center answering phones and greeting patrons.
 Regular guide for school field trips.

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM – Lake Buena Vista, FL Animal Keeper, 2004 – 2016
 Cross trained in all areas of animal husbandry.
 High guest interaction expectation of at least 3 shows per day requiring operations
partnerships.
 Children’s hospital team member trainer.
 Tracked animal usage via Excel spreadsheets.
 Point person for team supply ordering.
 Team writer for a regular animal programs newsletter.
 Liaison between animal care team and operations producing monthly newsletter and
formal updates to partners every 2 months.
 Presenter in various in-house behavioral husbandry mini-conferences and projects.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
 Twin Hickory Elementary library weekly volunteer
 Hanover County School District substitute
 History of further animal care and guest experience work alongside various retail
experiences.

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