Thomas Munzenhofer
Macomb,MI
Summary
Motivated biological sciences undergrad with hands-on experience in marine organism physiology, respirometry, and statistical data analysis, combined with extensive field-based aquatic work. Strong background in boating-adjacent environments, physical labor, safety protocols, and long-hour field operations. Highly dependable, safety based training, and eager to contribute to fisheries ecology research in demanding marine conditions.
Experienced with managing aquatic facilities, ensuring safety and operational excellence. Utilizes leadership skills to train and develop staff, ensuring high standards in water safety and guest services. Track record of effective crisis management and fostering collaborative team environment.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Manager
Macomb Family YMCA
Mount Clemens
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Managed daily aquatic operations requiring long hours and physical activity
- Scheduled staff and processed payroll while ensuring compliance with safety protocols
- Supervised and trained lifeguards and instructors in emergency response and risk management
- Demonstrated leadership in high responsibility and safety critical environments
Lifeguard Instructor
American Red Cross
- Instructed CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certification courses
- Assessed performance under pressure and ensured adherence to national safety standards
- Led training sessions emphasizing preparedness, endurance, and teamwork
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05.2026
Skills
- Created the lab manual for the Loligo Systems resting respirometry setup for the University of North Michigan’s department head for biology Dr Leonard
- Fisheries & Marine Biology Fundamentals
- Statistical Data Analysis
- R Studio Programming
- SPSS Statistics
- Laboratory Sample Processing
- Data Recording & Quality Control
- Field & Safety Skills
- CPR & First Aid (American Red Cross Certified)
- Lifeguarding & Rescue Diving
- Boating-adjacent aquatic operations
- Heavy physical work (lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs)
- Long-duration outdoor and marine work
- Team-based field research environments
Certification
American Fisheries Society Certification
Timeline
Aquatics Manager
Macomb Family YMCA
11.2016 - 08.2023
Lifeguard Instructor
American Red Cross
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Northern Michigan University
Individual Strengths for Fisheries Ecology Lab
- Comfortable working long hours in physically demanding marine conditions
- Strong safety awareness and emergency response training
- Experience with biological data collection and analysis
- Dependable, adaptable, and highly motivated field researcher
- Effective collaborator with researchers, technicians, and supervisors
- Public speaking and presentation creation skills.
- Some experience with outreach programs for information on wildlife and wetland protection.