Objective
I am seeking a role within marine conservation that allows me to leverage my strong background in fish husbandry, aquaculture, and research. My goal is to contribute to sustainable marine resource management, advance innovative aquaculture practices, and support conservation initiatives. I am passionate about applying my expertise to collaborative research projects, enhancing ecosystem health, and promoting sustainable practices within the marine and aquaculture industries.
Let me know if this aligns with your goals or if you’d like it to focus on a specific type of role or organization!
Skills
- Data analysis
- Public speaking
- Research
- Basic life support
- Laboratory safety
- Team management
- Microsoft Suite
- R Studio
- Data collection
- Fish disease identification
- Fish identification
- Fish nutrition
- Water quality
Work Experience
February 2023 - Current
Fish Husbandry Team Lead
Sea Dwelling Creatures
Los Angeles, CA
I manage fish welfare through acclimation, nutrition, disease treatment, and water quality management, while leading and directing a small team to ensure optimal husbandry practices.May 2021 - February 2023
Animal Care Specialist
Kansas City Zoo
Kansas City, MO
As an animal care specialist, I prepared and fed diets to marine mammals, birds, and fish, administered medications, assisted with health procedures, monitored animal behavior and welfare, maintained exhibits, led water quality and nutrition programs, developed enrichment activities, enhanced safety practices, and optimized nutrition for bamboo sharks through calorie trend analysis.Education
August 2015 - January 2021
Nova Southeastern University - M.S. Marine Biology
August 2011 - May 2015
Ball State University - B.S. Aquatic Biology
Publications