Experience

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  Oasis Massage and Bodywork

  • Montgomery, AL

  • Owner

    • May 1999 - Present
    • Montgomery, AL

    I am known for my attentive and problem-solving work with people who (1) have chronic pain (neuropathy, fibromyalgia, etc.), (2) have physical challenges (hip, knee, back, or neck problems), (3) are performers (actors and athletes), and (4) who seek self-care instruction in meditation, stress management, and post-surgery/post-injury rehabilitation. In addition to this medical massage and self-care focus, I have developed a unique deep-relaxation technique I call "Stillness Therapy". My Alabama Massage Therapy License number is 655.

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  Huntingdon College

  • Montgomery, AL

  • Assistant Professor of Biology

    • Aug 1995 - May 1998
    • Montgomery, AL

    I taught a variety of biology courses (Human Anatomy and Physiology; Genetics; Cell Biology; Comparative Anatomy; Introductory), was faculty advisor to the Natural Science Club, and was Chair of the Academic Policy Committee and the Institutional Effectiveness Committee.

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  American Fisheries Society

  • Bethesda, MD

  • Associate Editor for Socioeconomics- North American Journal of Fisheries Management

    • Jul 1994 - Oct 1997
    • Bethesda, MD

    I was responsible for recruiting peer reviewers for submitted manuscripts, collating their reviews my review, and working with the Senior Editors and authors through each manuscript revision.

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  Fishery Information Management Systems, Inc.

  • Auburn, AL

  • Senior Fisheries Scientist

    • May 1991 - Aug 1996
    • Auburn, AL

    For our corporate and government clients, I (1) developed research designs and survey protocols for on-site fishery research (biological and socio-economic data), (2) constructed on-site and telephone interview questionnaires, (3) analyzed data, (4) wrote and edited company reports, and (5) developed continuing education workshops and videos.

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  Alabama State University

  • Montgomery, AL

  • Tenured/Associate Professor of Biology

    • Apr 1983 - May 1991
    • Montgomery, AL

    I taught Freshman Honors Biology, Introductory Biology, and Introductory Algebra. I was Director of the Math and Science Tutorial Center and Manager of a computer network linking all tutorial labs. I provided statistical analyses of freshman placement tests to the Dean of Freshman College. I was Advisor to the Bio-medical Science Club, member of the Faculty-Senate, and on the Graduate Faculty.

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  Auburn University

  • Auburn, AL

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    • Sep 1978 - Mar 1983
    • Auburn, AL

    I conducted creel surveys on multiple rivers and reservoirs, wrote portions of project reports, and assisted my major professor with his lab classes.

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  Houston County Board of Education

  • Warner Robins, GA

  • Biology Teacher - Northside High School

    • Jan 1973 - Aug 1977
    • Warner Robins, GA

    I taught the College Preparatory and Gifted Program Biology courses (BSCS curriculum), as well as Human Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Botany, and the GA DNR Outdoor Education Curriculum (fishing, hunting, boating, hiking and camping). I was Advisor to the Beta Club and Science Club.