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Christopher M. Fish
Phone: (443) 786 0950 ● E-mail: chrisfish27@gmail.com
2137-A Ashwood Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37212
EDUCATION
Towson University, Towson, MD; Graduated December 2012
B.S. Biology
Major: Organismal Biology & Ecology
EMPLOYMENT
Jones Fish & Lake Management; Field Biologist; Nashville, TN; March 2014 – Present
-Responsible for maintaining commercial and residential ponds and lakes.
-Maintenance included regular weed and algae treatments at precise increments
-Fish stocking and trophy largemouth bass management
-Aeration system sizing recommendations and installation
- Decorative fountain installation
-Licensed for aquatic pesticide application in TN and KY (Dept. of Agriculture.)
-Performed fish population studies
-Maintained positive relationships with customers and product manufactures
-Presented educational information to staff to increase efficiency and knowledge
-Conducted marketing research
Critter Control; Wildlife Specialist; Nashville, TN; April 2013 - February 2014
-Responsible for removing and rescuing animals that have invaded residential and
commercial properties
-Awarded a certification as a Wildlife Specialist
-Performed property inspections
-Regular handling of venomous snakes, and diseased animals
-Provided education on wildlife to customers
-Ensured human and animal safety
-Created own work schedule
-Worked in all weather conditions
-Operated a company vehicle
-Conducted repairs to the properties where animals have invaded
-Maintained contact with customers to ensure satisfaction
St. Michaels Harbor Inn and Marina, Dock Hand; St. Michaels, MD; May 2008-August 2011
(seasonal)
-Assisted boaters into port
-Insured dock and boat safety
-Directed boat traffic
-Operated small vessel to taxi customers around harbor
Independent waterman; St. Michaels, MD; June 2006- August 2007 (seasonal only)
-Fished with a trot line, and collected Blue Crabs for commercial sale
- Maintained knowledge of and abided by Maryland fisheries laws
-Studied marine charts, and kept detailed records of daily catches and migration patterns
All Aboard Charter Fishing, First Mate; Tilghman Is., MD; June 1998-August 2012
(seasonal)
-Helped navigate on the Chesapeake Bay
-Ensured customer satisfaction
-Educated customers on Chesapeake Bay, and it’s native wildlife
-Responsible for routine boat maintenance

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Independent Research, Towson University; Fall/Winter 2012-2013
-Designed and executed an experiment that discovered thermal tolerance in striped bass
may be controlled neurologically rather than metabolically.
- Duties included grant proposal, fish retrieval and maintenance, fish tagging, lab upkeep,
problem solving, data analysis, scientific poster design and presentation, publication
efforts.
Research Funding: Undergraduate Research Grant, Fisher College of Science and
Mathematics, Fall 2012, $500
International Field Study, Icelandic Fish and other Fauna, Holar Iceland; Summer 2012
-Studied metabolic rates of swimming stickleback with the use of a respirometer
-Duties included fish retrieval, behavioral observation, problem solving, data analysis
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
-Selected to represent Towson University at the American Fisheries Society International
Convention, Little Rock, AK, 09/2013
-Certified Wildlife Specialist, Critter Control, Nashville, TN, 2013
-Selected to present at Student Research and Scholarship Expo, Towson University, 2013
-Selected for independent study alongside renowned scientist, 2012
-Awarded Undergraduate research travel grant from Alma Mater
-Certified U.S. Coast Guard OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) 2012
-Elected Rush chair for Phi Sigma Kappa 2011
-Elected Scholarship chair for Phi Sigma Kappa, 2010
-Elected Social chair for Phi Sigma Kappa, 2010
-Awarded Financial Grant for academic excellence, Spring 2009
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; 2009
Towson Recreational Reach Out: 2009, 2010, 2011
Baltimore Halloween For Hunger: 2009, 2010, 2011
Assistant youth wrestling coach, St. Michaels Public School; 2011-2012
Hands on Nashville: 2013-Present
SKILLS
Self-motivated, excellent customer service, logically sound, excellent interpersonal
communication skills, team player, innovative, passionate, quick learner, skilled with Microsoft
and MAC programs
AFFILIATIONS
World Aquaculture Society
American Fisheries Society
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
Chesapeake Bay Foundation

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REFERENCES:
Dr. Jay Nelson (Professor, Fish Physiologist and research supervisor)
Dept. of Biological Sciences- Towson University, MD
410-704-3945
jnelson@towson.edu
Dr. Joel Snodgrass (Professor)
Chairperson Biological Sciences- Towson University, MD
410-704-5033
jsnodgrass@towson.edu
Mike Rossi (Business owner, Critter Control)
Nashville, TN 615-887-0969
marossi84@aol.com