Experience

Albuquerque International Sunport Airport - ABQ

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental & Sustainability Specialist

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Plan and coordinate projects related to environmental and sustainability programs within the Albuquerque International Sunport and Double Eagle II Airport. Conduct environmental inspections required by Federal, State and other applicable environmental regulations at Sunport, Double Eagle II, and tenant facilities. Prepare, review, edit, and submit environmental permit applications. Make compliance determinations in the areas of air quality, water conservation, energy conservation, recycling efforts, hazardous waste management, aircraft noise, green product use, and sustainability management system. Interpret, apply, and enforce applicable environmental Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Prepare and conduct various environmental and sustainability training to Aviation Department staff and tenants. Coordinate activities and programs with Environmental Program Manager to ensure that environmental and sustainability initiatives are in compliance with Federal, State of New Mexico, and City of Albuquerque environmental regulations and sustainability. Assist and participate in the development and implementation of environmental, aircraft noise, and sustainability goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures. Show less



Albuquerque Biological Park

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Life Support Supervisor

  • May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Supervise, plan and coordinate the work of staff engaged in the operations of the Water Quality and Life Support activities at the Aquarium including laboratory analysis and research projects; preparation of reports; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the public; SCUBA dive for Life Support related projects; provide technical staff assistance to the BioPark Curator/Life Support. Supervise, plan and coordinate the work of staff engaged in the operations of the Water Quality and Life Support activities at the Aquarium including laboratory analysis and research projects; preparation of reports; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the public; SCUBA dive for Life Support related projects; provide technical staff assistance to the BioPark Curator/Life Support.



Albuquerque BioPark

• Life Support Operator

  • Oct 2020 - May 2022

  Perform water quality analysis to determine needed treatment of water. Collect, analyze and report results of water samples; interpret and analyze test results; prepare clear and concise analytical reports. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs regarding water quality samples, analysis and test results. Operate and maintain life support systems, including pumps, filters, compressors and specialized equipment for fish and mammal exhibits within the ABQ-BioPark. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all water quality of life support to include pumps, filters and related equipment; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment. Show less

• Life Support Technician

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

  Daily maintenance of water quality and life support equipment throughout the aquarium and zoo Daily maintenance of water quality and life support equipment throughout the aquarium and zoo



JAWZ Aquarium

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Systems Operator

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  -Daily husbandry over all aquatic species within shop tanks and client’s tanks. -Prepare diets and carry out feedings within the shop. -Maintain all systems such as: fresh water, salt water, and coral reef. -Diagnose and treat any illnesses or parasites. -Maintain and fix equipment on all systems. -Responsible for water quality testing, water changes, and accurate data logging. -Educate customers on the care and maintenance of their tanks. -Daily husbandry over all aquatic species within shop tanks and client’s tanks. -Prepare diets and carry out feedings within the shop. -Maintain all systems such as: fresh water, salt water, and coral reef. -Diagnose and treat any illnesses or parasites. -Maintain and fix equipment on all systems. -Responsible for water quality testing, water changes, and accurate data logging. -Educate customers on the care and maintenance of their tanks.



Bergen County Zoo

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Zoo Keeper

  • 2015 - Mar 2017

  -Provide care over a variety of species including: reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. -Prepare diets for all zoo animals. -Provide stimulating enrichment. -Reinforce any training habits of certain animals. -Keep a close eye on the health and wellbeing of all zoo animals. -Maintain knowledge of proper capture and release methods. -Proficiency with a tranquilizer rifle. -Utilize general maintenance skills to keep zoological facilities clean and functional. -Provide care over a variety of species including: reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. -Prepare diets for all zoo animals. -Provide stimulating enrichment. -Reinforce any training habits of certain animals. -Keep a close eye on the health and wellbeing of all zoo animals. -Maintain knowledge of proper capture and release methods. -Proficiency with a tranquilizer rifle. -Utilize general maintenance skills to keep zoological facilities clean and functional.



Liberty Science Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Animal Interpretation Associate

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2016

  - Present hands-on animal-based programs to the public. - Handle various species of live specimens in close proximity to guests. - Assist in animal keeper activities including: cleaning work spaces, transporting animals, creating animal education curriculum, and managing special events related to animal programs. - Work with a team to present live animals to guests. - Was asked to feature animal handling in numerous marketing videos and promotional photos for the Science Center's social media presence, YouTube channel, and website. - Enjoyed bringing the Science Center's message of conservation to life for hundreds of thousands of guests as an Animal Interpretation Associate. Show less