Simon Wilkinson

Communications Manager at Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
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(386) 825-5501
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Thai Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • PostgreSQL for Everybody Specialization
    University of Michigan
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization
    UC Irvine
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Python for Everybody Specialization
    University of Michigan
    Jan, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Programming with Google Go Specialization
    UC Irvine
    Jan, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Introduction to Docker
    Coursera
    Dec, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Science of Exercise
    Coursera
    Dec, 2018
    - Sep, 2024
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
    PADI
  • Basic Team Member
    ACT Emergency Services Bureau
  • Certificate Level III in Public Administration (Australian Public Service)
    Commonwealth Department of Primary Industries and Energy
  • Chainsaw operator
    National Forest Industry Training Council
  • Cryptography I Statement of Achievement
    Standford University
  • Elements of Shipboard Safety
    Department of Transport
  • Enriched Air Diver
    PADI
  • Restricted Operator's Certificate of Proficiency in Radiotelephony
    Spectrum Management Agency

Experience

  • Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
    • Thailand
    • Farming
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications Manager
      • Jul 2001 - Present

      Communications and Networking Manager for an intergovernmental organisation with 19 member countries in South and Southeast Asia. I facilitate networking between stakeholders in member states; organise consultations and conferences (eg. https://aquaculture2020.org); provide policy advice and information and IT support to development assistance projects; design and edit the websites of NACA (enaca.org) and the International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium (artemia.info), and produce publications, including Aquaculture Asia Magazine.

  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
    • Australia
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy Director
      • Dec 1997 - Feb 2001

      Providing policy advice on aquaculture, aquatic animal health and international fisheries issues, later moving into a managerial role. Responsibilities included coordinating national aquaculture policy and fisheries policy development for Australia’s international fishing interests and treaty negotiations; and contributing to the development and implementation of AQUAPLAN, Australia's national aquatic animal health plan.

    • Administrative Services Officer
      • Dec 1996 - Nov 1997

      Animal and fish health-related project work including: Assisted with development of Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer funding submissions to the Nairn Review of Quarantine and the National Task Force on Imported Fish and Fish products, which lead to the inception of Australia’s National Strategic Plan for Aquatic Animal Health (AQUAPLAN); Secretariat to the Fish Health Coordinating Group and the Animal Industries Public Health Committee; Secretariat support to several animal health emergencies concerning bovine spongiform encephalopathy, anthrax, Hendra virus, bat lyssavirus and mass mortality events of farmed southern bluefin tuna and wild pilchards.

    • Graduate Administrative Assistant
      • Feb 1996 - Dec 1996

      One year internship, during which I provided policy support to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer, the Fisheries Policy Section and Processed Food Section. Highlights included contributing to the Salmon Import Risk Assessment, coordinating development of a national bycatch policy and providing secretariat support to the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Task Force.

  • Tilera Pty. Ltd.
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marine Biologist
      • Jul 1994 - Feb 1996

      Maintained aquarium systems leased to local businesses, and provided an education/guide service to guests of a commercial tour company operating day cruises to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (FantaSea Cruises). Maintained aquarium systems leased to local businesses, and provided an education/guide service to guests of a commercial tour company operating day cruises to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (FantaSea Cruises).

  • NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
    • Technical Officer
      • Mar 1995 - Jun 1995

      Project contract developing an assets register database for the Queanbeyan District office and assisting with site and licensing inspections and law enforcement operations. Project contract developing an assets register database for the Queanbeyan District office and assisting with site and licensing inspections and law enforcement operations.

  • Hinchinbrook Fish Farm
    • Hatchery Manager
      • Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

      I managed the hatchery and bred a wide variety of tropical freshwater fishes for the aquarium trade, producing mainly tetras and other characins, gouramis, barbs and armoured catfish. I managed the hatchery and bred a wide variety of tropical freshwater fishes for the aquarium trade, producing mainly tetras and other characins, gouramis, barbs and armoured catfish.

Education

  • Deakin University
    Graduate Diploma, Aquaculture
    1997 - 1999
  • James Cook University
    Honors Degree - BSc(Hons.), Fisheries biology
    1993 - 1993
  • The Australian National University
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Ecology and geology
    1989 - 1992

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