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
Strategic Planning and Problem Solving
Technical Writing
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office Expertise
Research Reporting
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