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SUMMARY
- Over 25 years of progressively responsible experience in animal facility management, staff development, education of students and researchers, and development of standard operating procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Personal traits include a strong problem-solving and results orientation and effective communication skills.
- Actively involved in professional organizations.
- Teaching and technical training experience.

EDUCATION
- The Pennsylvania State University, Graduate Division, Masters of Management Program, Business Management Specialty, 1994.
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Evening Division, 1987-1988
- The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, 1974
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
- Graduate of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Management, 1998
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Laboratory Animal Technologist Certification; 1981, with yearly continuing education credits. (RLATG)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Training and Operations Consulting Services 9/01 to present
- SOP and IACUC protocol development with Quality Control.
- Training for technicians and investigators.
- Consultant on AAALAC accreditation.
- Customized facility management consulting services.

Adjunct Instructor, Delaware Technical Community College Georgetown, DE 8/99 to present
- Instructor in Research Animal Technology for the Veterinary Technician Program.
- Established IACUC and developed protocols for classes using animals.
- Participated in AVMA Accreditation process for the Veterinary Technician Program.
- Instructor in management and other subjects for the Corporate and Community division.
Adjunct Instructor, State University of New York at Delhi, beginning 2007
Special Projects Manager, The McConnell Group Dublin, PA 6/99 to 8/2002
- Contract management for animal care programs.
- Developed, managed and presented laboratory animal training programs for pharmaceutical and academic institutions.
- Proposal writing for government and industry contracts.

Sales Representative, BIOCON, Inc. Rockville, MD 12/97 to 4/99
- Investigated the potential for a new territory for the company.
Facility Director, Princeton University Princeton, NJ 4/88 to 6/97
- Hired to develop a departmental animal care program, including all facets of organization, training, staff development, procurement, and renovations to modernize the facility.
Management
- Realigned departmental resources to achieve improved work distribution.
- Implemented programs to merge the functions of two departments into one.
- Served on the Animal Care Committee.
- Managed a staff of 9 and a budget of $600,000.
- Designed an enhanced career ladder for staff.
Process Improvement
- Devised a standard program of animal care with expanded services to investigators.
- Prepared and refined animal care protocols for investigators.
- Developed protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Established automated programs for facility management.
Facility Design and Development
- Oversaw design and construction of a transgenic barrier animal facility.
- Renovated existing facilities using an NIH renovation grant.
- Modified existing facilities for non-traditional species, including birds, frogs and fish.
Training
- Instituted a hands-on orientation program for new students.
- Instructed students in locally sponsored AALAS certification training course.
- Lectured in yearly IACUC-sponsored animal user training.

Facility Manager, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 2/86 to 4/88
- Reorganized staff work schedules resulting in the elimination of $30,000 overtime costs.
- Managed a facility of 25,000 sq. feet and a staff of 12.
- Daily operations of animal facility as below.
- Coordinated renovations of existing facilities
- Arranged support services for all areas, including veterinary care and purchasing for Dental School and Biology department.
- Developed an SOP manual for all areas.
- Served as an instructor in training program for animal care technicians
Laboratory Animal Supervisor, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 9/76 to 2/86
- Designed a new per diem billing system, resulting in the unit becoming a non-deficit cost center.
- Assisted with the design of a new conventional facility and monitored construction.
- Supervised daily operations of a rodent facility with 2 full-time staff plus student workers

AWARDS
- The McConnell Group Employee of the Year 2001
- The Dr. Henry Schneider Award for Distinguished Service (DVB AALAS) 2001