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M.S. Aquaculture 2000-2001
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
B.S. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 1996-2000
Experience
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
Research Specialist 01/01/2004 - Present
Duties
• Manage aquatic animal research for four NC State professors. Oversee experiments for all graduate and undergraduate students under these professors. Schedule and oversee use of research facilities to accommodate experiments and allow research to move forward in a timely manor. Maintain experimental conditions to insure valid experimental results.
• Conduct daily maintenance. Repair existing equipment. Design new and/or modify existing aquaculture systems to accommodate different experiment requirements. Repair and maintain lab vehicles and boats.
• Conduct daily on-campus aquatic animal husbandry activities. Maintain water quality within acceptable parameters. Diagnose and treat aquatic animal diseases. Yearly cycling of brood stock to insure production of aquatic animals for future research. Spawn brood stock and perform all activities associated with fingerling production.
• Manage daily activities of research technician and hourly labor. Develop and evaluate work plans and performance appraisals.
• Yearly spawning of Morone species at our marine field lab for genetic enhancement of striped bass, white bass, and white perch. Perform biopsies and stage eggs to determine viability. Inject relevant hormones to induce ovulation, and continually observe of egg stages for successful spawning of fish. Participate in the jarring, cleaning, and hatching of eggs. Perform pond preparation and monitor algae blooms. Stock ponds with fry and monitor success rates.
• Currently responsible for the design, preparation of blue prints, and construction of North Carolina State University’s new 7,000 square foot aquatic research facility. Accountable for the preparation of electrical, HVAC, and aquaculture system designs. Communicate with vendors and contractors for the formulation of estimates to develop a budget. Balance all budgets pertaining to the project. Prepare all forms and follow all procedures involved with meeting building codes and compensating vendors and subcontractors. Supervision of subcontractors and laborers. Hands on construction of all components of the aquaculture systems.
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
Research Technician II 03/21/2002 – 01/01/2004
Duties
• Performed daily activities involved with the operation of a production scale aquaculture research facility.
• Participated in various growth and water quality research projects.
• Performed all animal husbandry activities for various species of fish.
• Intensively monitored and maintained water quality parameters to ensure fish health and meet research objectives.
• Built, operated, and maintained all equipment necessary for timely execution of research, as well as meeting production objectives.
• Installed and operated various new aquaculture products for performance testing. These products ranged from mechanical filters and biofilters to waste water treatment devices.
• Trained new undergraduate and hourly employees.
Purdue University Lafayette, IN
Graduate Student 2000-2001
Duties
• Actively participated in various research projects with various species of fish.
• Gained experience with flow-through systems, recirculating systems, and pond culture.
• Tested water quality and performed other laboratory procedures.
• Managed undergraduate employees.
• Formulated, balanced, and produced several fish diets used in our nutritional research.
Construction Valparaiso, IN
Carpentry 1993-2000
Duties
• Built and repaired various residential and commercial residences.
• Gained knowledge and experience using many tools, heavy equipment, and construction techniques. This knowledge applies to maintaining, repairing, and constructing equipment pertaining to aquaculture and fisheries related professions.
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