Thomas Byrom

Education

3767 Whirlaway Drive

Decatur, Ga. 30034

404-289-5056

Thomas_jb2001@yahoo.com

Objective: Seeking a technical/professional position to apply my comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of environmental science, mariculture, and marine biology.

Professional Training/Coursework

Chemistry of Natural Waters

Chemical and Physical Oceanography

Environmental Assessments

Mariculture Techniques

Aquarium Science

Project Management Tools and Techniques

Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis

EPA Quality Assurance Project Plan

EPA Quality Management Plan

NAUI Open Water II Certified Scuba Diver

Marine Biological Sampling

Work Experience

July 2007-July2008 -- Wyoming Department of Corrections, Wyoming Women’s Center, Lusk, Wyoming

Aquaculture Program Assistant Manager

Assist with the management of the aquaculture program including overseeing the Tilapia growing program and supervising inmate workers; develop and deliver curriculum and provide on the job training as needed; assist with medication making in to maintain a productive aquaculture operation and resource allocation; assist with managing aquaculture operations budget; coordinate and integrate activities to maximize aquaculture production; assist facility and central office staff in ensuring adequate availability of training opportunities for inmates.

December 2005- February 2007 – Georgia Institute of Technology, Physiological Research Lab, Atlanta, Georgia

Laboratory Technician II

Perform complex, difficult laboratory procedures including evaluation of laboratory animal health, safe operation of large, specialized laboratory equipment and safe use of chemicals; Oversee animal husbandry and sanitation of lab work area; maintain written records and logs; communicate with researchers and faculty verbally and in writing in a succinct and professional style.

March 2003 – May 2005 --- Byrom Aquatics, Atlanta, Georgia

Owner

Provide customer service for clients; Design, install, and maintain marine and fresh water aquaria for residential and commercial clients; Develop and maintain business relationships with residential and commercial clients.

March 2000 – April 2002 --- Fulton County Office of Environmental Affairs

Environmental Planner

Conduct review of environmental impact statements and reports; Develop and revise county ordinances and regulations to preserve and enhance natural resources; and Coordinate environmental awareness campaigns.

June 1996 – Feb. 2000 - Galveston Bay Estuary Program, Houston, Texas

Environmental Quality Specialist, Project Manager

Administer federal funds (EPA) for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; Developed and managed contracts for implementation of the Galveston Bay Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan; Develop a Seafood Safety Program for Galveston Bay; Provide water quality and habitat environmental educational workshops and training materials for local governments, small businesses, and schools; and manage various environmental monitoring and quality assurance programs in the Galveston Bay watershed.

Nov.1994 – May 1996 - Marine Life of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia

Tropical Fish Curator

Responsible for the health and water quality for fresh water and marine aquarium fish. Identify and treat fish diseases and parasites through chemical treatment of the water; Develop and manage quarantine systems for acclimation and disease treatment.

Jan 1991 – October 1994 – Marine Development Center, Corpus Christi, Texas

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Coordinate public relation activities for the Marine Development Center; Implement mariculture techniques to raise and restock Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout fingerling into Texas Coastal Bays; Provide oversight on installation of an aeration system for the hatchery;

May 1989 – August 1989 – Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Research Assistant/Internship

Conduct and present predator/prey sensitivity research involving ichtyoplankton and fish larval ecology.

Education

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Texas

Mariculture, 1994

Hampton University – Hampton, Virginia

B.S. Marine and Environmental Science, 1990

Publications