Sean Ware Jr
Nashville
Summary
Dependable operations-focused professional with strong versatile abilities and dedication, logistics coordination, and leadership. Proven ability to manage equipment, support technical teams, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly with all I'm designated to work with. Safety-minded, adaptable to shift work and high-demand environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Zookeeper
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Nashville
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in all husbandry and care taking of all contact animals. Being able to be flexible and reliable to aid in each sector of the department as needed.
- Provided training and enrichment sessions that were approved for the animals in the department from direct interaction to creating new enrichment items to keep the natural minds of the animals constantly working.
- Help guest and children fulfil the best experience on their visit through guest interactions including keeper chats, one on one conversation about each animal, & answering any questions directed to me on the zoo’s layout and its wonderful animals.
- Assisted in treatment and medical exams to the extent allowed through helping restrain certain animals for their transport to or visit from vet staff to provide care.
- Assisted in facility care and upkeep from landscaping care, deep clean of facilities, and all other FDA approved guidelines to maintain a prestige facility for guest to see and animals to live in.
- Assisted in document recording and tracking of animal information into ZIMS and file navigation and ordinance through OneDrive.
Valet
Parking Management Company
Nashville
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted hotel guests with their stay by helping with luggage, taking care of their cars, and helping to guide them through the city of Nashville.
- Being flexible on hours, job locations, shifts when needed on special/ private events, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals.
Basketball & Football Official
TSSAA
08.2022 - Current
- Officiate basketball and football at the junior pro to high school varsity level.
- Help manage summer developmental camps and tournaments for youth competition and mentorship for rising athletes.
- Develop and train newer officials on new rules, confidence building, game management, and questions pertaining to being a better official.
- Well communicator of information and ability to explain why a decision was made and to help clear the confusion on why they may have misunderstood.
Manager
Middle Tennessee Women’s Basketball
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed and assisted with basketball operations.
- Washed, folded, hung uniforms for games and practice.
- Assisted in gameday and practice set up and aftergame clean up.
- Packed and organized equipment and luggage for road trips.
- Practice player engaging in activity for scout purposes and training for player development.
Intern
Chauncy Bailey & Associates
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted the lawyers of the firm by filing motions, pleadings, and litigation documents.
- Observed lawyers of the firm in court, meeting with district attorneys and accident victims, and closing on million-dollar cases.
- Partook in meditations, depositions, interrogatories, etc. for clients.
- Scheduled meetings with clients and opposing attorneys.
- Negotiated offers with insurance companies.
- Implemented the Drop Box virtual system for the lawyers at the firm.
Mechanic & Passenger Truck Operator
Tees Towing & Recovery
01.2012 - 05.2019
- Assisted on all recoveries by loading vehicles on the truck bed and securing them down.
- Performed and assisted on car repairs and tunings.
- Great Mechanic experience.
Education
Bachelor of Basic and Applied Sciences - Biology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
Operations coordination & task prioritization
Logistics & equipment management
Customer service & client communication
Team supervision, training & mentoring
Safety compliance & risk management
Record-keeping & document control (OneDrive, Dropbox)
Flexible scheduling, reliable attendance, and capacity for physical labor
Volunteer Experience
- Fernbank Science Center, Dekalb, GA
- PAWS, Atlanta, GA
- Steered Straight Thrift Store
Campus Involvement
- MTSU Biology Club, 08/22, 12/23
- Campus Outreach Program, 01/22, 12/23
Timeline
Zookeeper
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
09.2024 - Current
Valet
Parking Management Company
05.2023 - Current
Basketball & Football Official
TSSAA
08.2022 - Current
Manager
Middle Tennessee Women’s Basketball
05.2022 - 05.2024
Intern
Chauncy Bailey & Associates
05.2018 - 07.2020
Mechanic & Passenger Truck Operator
Tees Towing & Recovery
01.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Basic and Applied Sciences - Biology
Middle Tennessee State University