Education: Southern Connecticut
State University
New Haven, CT 06515
9/83 – 5/87
B.S. Biology, Marine
Biology Specialization
Employment History:
9/05
– 10/08 The Florida
Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa FL 33602
Director of Husbandry
Position Summary:
Primarily responsible for
leading a diverse team of biologists (Area
Supervisors, Program
Managers, Senior Biologists,
Biologist I and II and
Assistant Biologists) in the
management of a living
collection of aquatic (with some
terrestrial species
including small mammals, birds and herps)
animals at The Florida
Aquarium.
Researching, establishing
and maintaining humane, respectful and
Environmentally responsible
husbandry practices.
Organizes, recruits, trains
and manages a skilled team of biologists
including supporting the
daily operation of galleries and ensuring
that staff receive all
required service training and opportunities
for professional growth.
Maintaining the highest
level of quality as it relates to the aquarium’s
public and exhibit image.
Develop and design new
exhibits and attractions, oversee
fabrication and construction
Develop departmental budgets
and responsible for all purchasing
operations.
People
Management Responsibilities
Staffing and development
Includes hiring, firing,
promotions, workload balancing, development and
training
Evaluation and recognition
Establishes performance goals, conducts periodic coaching
reviews and
Evaluates performance and merit pay increases in
recognition
of contributions
Leadership
Communicates The Florida Aquarium’s purpose, vision,
mission and values
to all group team members.
Creates an atmosphere of team concepts, integrity,
risk-taking, empowerment
and trust among team members
Managing diversity
Ensures the commitment to equal opportunity is demonstrated
through the
implementation of The Florida Aquarium’s equal
opportunity/affirmative
action programs
Utilizes the
potential of all team members without discrimination based
on
race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin,
disability, age,
or veteran status
8/99
– 9/05 SeaWorld
Adventure Park
Orlando, FL 32821
Aquarium Supervisor
Responsibilities and Duties:
Act as a liaison to the
department for the Curator and Asst. Curator
and guide the Aquarium
department staff in the daily operation
of the department.
Develop and oversee the
preparation and organization of department
work schedules.
Teach and reinforce aquarium
skills, animal husbandry, exhibit
maintenance, collection and
transportation techniques.
Initiate and monitor medical
treatments and procedures.
Manage and monitor
departmental staff with animal husbandry,
exhibit maintenance, exhibit
development, animal collections,
cash handling, and safety
procedures.
Evaluate department staff
and initiate disciplinary action when
appropriate.
Interview, hire, supervise,
and train Aquarium department staff.
4/91-8/99 New
Jersey State Aquarium at Camden
Aquarist 4/91-7/96
Sr. Aquarist 7/96 – 8/99
Responsibilities and Duties:
Provided for the needs of
all animals in assigned areas by doing
regular daily feedings,
water quality management, disease
treatments and maintaining
water quality through operation
of individual life support
systems.
Maintained records
pertaining to fish health, mortality, life
support functions and
environmental conditions.
Developed and assisted in
collecting activities, including capture,
transport, construction and
maintenance of collecting gear,
acclimation and quarantine.
Designed and constructed new
exhibits, exhibit life support systems,
fish holding systems and
fish holding life support systems.
Supervised staff, volunteers
and interns in assigned work
areas to maintain proper
husbandry procedures.
Managed off site facilities,
which included all fish acquisitions,
transport, quarantine, and
animal health. Directly managed
facility operations which
include budget and purchasing
responsibilities.
Supervised staff assigned to facility and maintained
relationship with facility
owners through daily verbal
correspondence and written
communication as needed.
9/87
– 9/99 Atlantis
bioDesigns
Started and operated
freshwater and marine aquarium design
and maintenance firm.
Provided consultation, exhibit and life
support design, construction
of custom systems and ongoing
maintenance of exhibits and
animals. Dealt directly with collectors
and national suppliers. Firm
included both public and private
business clients, research
facilities, private homes, and project
consultation. Clients
include University of Pennsylvania School
of Veterinary Medicine,
Howard Hughes Medical Institute,
Fox Chase Cancer Center, and
Emory University.
