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William Ye

Aquatics Manager
19 Harvard Street Somerville,MA

Summary

Meticulous Aquatics Manager with the adaptability and problem-solving skills to identify and optimize inefficient processes, as well as fully manage all facility operations. Excellent communicator that maintains strong working relationships with team members, fellow colleagues, and oversight committees.

Overview

2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant II/Aquatics Manager

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
01.2015 - Current
  • Supported research efforts by overseeing all husbandry operations for up to 5,000 axolotl salamanders in Dr. Jessica Whited’s research colony.
  • Achieved a 100% increase in the facility’s carrying capacity by improving husbandry efficacy and building sixteen self-designed recirculating systems.
  • Assembled and supervised a 4-person team to complete all relevant tasks.
  • Developed a new set of husbandry protocols that comply with standards set by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC).

Animal Caretaker

Animal Adventures
Bolton, MA
04.2013 - 09.2014
  • Optimized exhibit and animal health through daily observations, feedings, and administration of medicine when required.
  • Managed daily operations and a team of staff and volunteers while acting as Shift Leader.
  • Led daily presentations and tours to the general public.

Aquarist Intern

New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
11.2012 - 09.2014
  • Provided daily care for elasmobranchs, bony fishes, and marine invertebrates.
  • Assisted staff with special projects including overhauling plumbing systems and performing brine and microalgae aquaculture procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science and Policy

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
09.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Tufts University
Medford, MA
09.2009 - 05.2013

Skills

Project Management

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Publications

Ye, W. (2019). Shell Selection of the Hermit Crab, Pagurus longicarpus Say (Crustacea: Decapoda: Paguroidea), in Response to Acid-Treated Shells: A Laboratory Study. Life: The Excitement of Biology, 6(3), 108-121. doi:10.9784/leb6(3)ye.01

Timeline

Master of Science - Environmental Science and Policy

Johns Hopkins University
09.2018 - Current

Research Assistant II/Aquatics Manager

Harvard University
01.2015 - Current

Animal Caretaker

Animal Adventures
04.2013 - 09.2014

Aquarist Intern

New England Aquarium
11.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Tufts University
09.2009 - 05.2013
William YeAquatics Manager