Al Sabetta
Northford,CT
Summary
Highly motivated professional with decades of entrepreneurial and management experience. Works effectively as a manager and leader, while also excelling as a collaborative team member. Utilizes practical solutions in innovative ways and exercises decisive judgment to consistently surpass organizational goals. Adaptable and flexible, willing to roll up my sleeves to ensure successful completion. Draws upon a diverse background in both life sciences and business, leveraging educational backgrounds in both areas.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
SimplyDiscus LLC
01.2003 - Current
- Owner/Manager online e-commerce store, AquaticSuppliers.com
- Creator and administrator of international web community, SimplyDiscus Forums
- Develop product lines and market through social media platforms
- Manage team of volunteer administrators and moderators
- Responsible for all aspects of business (sales, order fulfillment, marketing, and product development)
- Fish hatchery and strain development
- Educational speaker on Aquatic organisms.
Research Scientist
Institute For Diabetes Discovery
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Invivo/invitro experiments, data analysis, statistical evaluations and reporting
- Biological assay development (western Blot, GC Mass Spec, zymography, microscopy)
- Animal modeling (rodents)
- Microscopy and digital analysis
- Photo documentation and analysis.
Animal Care Technician
Bayer Pharmaceauticals
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Comparative medicine research support team
- Husbandry (rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs, dogs, and primates)
- Responsible for health and wellbeing of animals per SOPS and IACUC guidelines.
Summer Intern
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Assisted researchers in field and lab (Gypsy moths, Hemlock looper, Deer ticks and Lyme Disease)
- Forest Health Monitoring project (set up 50 Forest Health plots through CT).
Project Manager and Locksmith
Archer Hardware and Building Specialties
01.1984 - 01.1991
- Shipping and receiving
- Locksmithing
- Management of warehouse staff
- Sales.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.1993
Associates Degree - Business Management
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT12.1989
Skills
- Business Management
- Laboratory technologies
- Inventory procurement and sales
- Customer Relations
- E-commerce marketing and order fulfillment
- International trade development
- Consulting
- Customer Relations and Services
- Creative problem solver
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of internatiuonal manufacturer in the development of novel products
- Supervised team of 5-10 staff members on development of website and social media platform
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheet and statistical analysis
Passions
- Field Biology: I am an avid student of nature and spend as much time as I can out observing nature.
- Photography: It has been my hobby for over 30 years. I have used it for work and recreation in the field and laboratory.
- Family: As a father of two adult children and spouse of many years my family is very important to me.
Timeline
Owner/Manager
SimplyDiscus LLC
01.2003 - Current
Research Scientist
Institute For Diabetes Discovery
01.1996 - 01.2003
Animal Care Technician
Bayer Pharmaceauticals
01.1995 - 01.1996
Summer Intern
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
01.1991 - 01.1993
Project Manager and Locksmith
Archer Hardware and Building Specialties
01.1984 - 01.1991
Associates Degree - Business Management
Albertus Magnus College
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Southern Connecticut State University