HANAN NUMAN
Alexandria
Summary
Experienced with animal care and habitat management. Utilizes specialized knowledge in animal behavior and welfare to ensure thriving environments. Track record of effective teamwork and adaptability in diverse settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Nutrition Specialist
Dolphin World
01.2023 - Current
- Managed daily feeding and nutrition for 8+ marine mammals, ensuring balanced diets.
- Monitored animal health, weight, and behavior; adjusted nutrition plans with veterinarians.
- Designed and implemented enrichment and behavior modification programs that increased engagement by 30%.
- Maintained detailed feeding logs, behavioral observations, and health documentation.
- Educated 100+ guests monthly on marine mammal care, nutrition, and conservation awareness.
- Assisted in supervised swimming and guest interaction programs, ensuring safety and enhancing guest experience.
Animal Care Specialist & Assistant
Zoo Marine Park
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided daily husbandry for 15+ birds, terrestrial and marine animals.
- Maintained safe, sanitary, and enriched habitats to reduce stress and improve welfare.
- Supported enrichment and training sessions, improving natural behaviors by 25%.
- Documented behavioral observations and collaborated with veterinarians for health checks.
- Delivered conservation awareness programs to 200+ visitors monthly.
- Ensured guest and animal safety during supervised aquatic programs.
Zoological Associate
Africano Park
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Cared for 30+ species of wildlife and exotic birds.
- Implemented enrichment programs, increasing animal activity and engagement by 25%.
- Assisted in 10+ veterinary procedures and ensured accurate health/behavioral records.
- Developed safe habitats and delivered monthly educational programs for 150+ visitors.
- Assisted in aquatic interaction programs, ensuring animal exercise and safe guest experiences.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
Marine Animal Specialist
Tavarta Aqua City Park
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided daily care for 12+ marine mammals, including feeding, enrichment, and water quality monitoring.
- Assisted in training and behavioral enrichment programs, improving engagement by 20%.
- Conducted daily health checks, collaborated with veterinarians, and documented records.
- Supervised swimming and guest interaction programs, ensuring animal and guest safety.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration
Alexandria University
01.2009
Skills
- Daily care for diverse species
- Nutritional support and medication administration
- Program development and behavior modification
- Guest engagement
- Animal and guest safety oversight
- Behavioral observation and documentation
- Public speaking on conservation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in swimming and diving
- Physically fit for demanding tasks
Affiliations
- Member, Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)
- Member, British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums (BIAZA)
- Member, Specialized Federation for Animal Welfare
Certification
- CMAS Open Water Scuba Diving Certificate
- Guest Interaction & Animal Handling Training (on-the-job)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Good – verbal & written)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Wildlife conservation, marine biology, avian behavior, zoological research, Hobbies: Swimming, diving, wildlife photography, animal welfare volunteering
Timeline
Animal Nutrition Specialist
Dolphin World
01.2023 - Current
Animal Care Specialist & Assistant
Zoo Marine Park
03.2022 - 12.2022
Zoological Associate
Africano Park
01.2020 - 02.2022
Marine Animal Specialist
Tavarta Aqua City Park
06.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration
Alexandria University