Edward G. Robinson has over 30 years of experience in animal caretaking and human rights advocacy. He currently works as a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Worcester, where he engages with various organizations to increase compliance with civil rights laws and raise awareness of human rights issues. Previously, he worked as an animal caretaker at Harvard University for over 30 years and as a supervisor at a breeding laboratory. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Worcester State College.

1. EDWARD G. ROBINSON
56 Edgeworth Street
Worcester, MA 01605
508-756-6639
email: edgrobinson1966@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS Professional Profile:
SUMMARY • Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Cooperative and flexible; readily adapt to changing needs and circumstances
• Resourceful, determined and diplomatic approach to problem resolution
• Motivated, conscientious and confident self-starter who performs well under pressure
• Enthusiastic team player who embraces a challenge and consistently achieves desired results
• Able to manage multiple tasks, set appropriate priorities and meet deadlines
• Interact effectively with various personalities, cultural backgrounds and age groups
Key Competencies:
• Train, motivate & supervise others • Address diversity, racism & gender bias issues
• Knowledge of human/civil rights laws • Software - MS Word, PowerPoint & Access
• Volunteer in all aspects of human rights • Participate in community civic & cultural events
• Organize events & address large groups • Work effectively with the public & businesses
• Collaborate with the academic community • Raise awareness of civil & human rights issues
EXPERIENCE
2006-2015 CITYOF WORCESTER, Worcester,MA
Human Rights Commissioner
• Serve in a promotional capacity for the human and civil rights of all City residents.
• Engage with municipal departments, the school department, commissions, Boards and city
businesses, agencies and organizations to increase compliance with local, state and federal
laws and raise the level of awareness and sensitivity to human and civil rights issues.
• Inform residents of their rights and solicit both community-based groups and individuals to
participate in and promote informative programs and campaigns to increase knowledge of
human rights issues.
• Respond to complaints of human rights violations and arbitrate disputes.
• Create literature regarding human rights issues to promote awareness and enhance law
enforcement/community issues.
• Participate in neighborhood meetings to encourage reporting of human rights violations.
• Developed an effective and extremely well received LGBTQ Resource Guide and success-
fully promote education and awareness; Worcester Police Department now has an LGBTQ
liaison.
• Work with Worcester Police Department on issues of diversity and human rights.
• Work with the City Manager to focus on who we are as a city and the diversity and oppor-
tunities within the community.
• Ensure that the citizenry understand their voices can be heard in cases of mistreatment with
additional focus on prevention and education.
• Address racism within the community and work towards eliminating racist attitudes and
actions.
• Participated in a “Recovery Day” at the Hanover Theater as a speaker on why people who
feel comfortable doing so should share their recovery stories.
• Regularly attend LGBT, P-FLAGand World Refugee Day events.

2. EDWARD G. ROBINSON
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EMPLOYMENT
Cont’d
1987-Present HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Southboro, MA
Animal Caretaker / Technologist
• Maintain both animal health and facilities in specialized areas such as breeding colonies and
controlled environments.
• Maintain records of animal care,identification, weights, temperatures and food consumption
pertaining to a research project, production colony or other specialized animal care.
• Appropriately handle difficult and/or hazardous animals.
• Assist with certain experimental procedures under the direct supervision of a professional
instructor (anesthesia,euthanasia, injection, perfusion).
• Prepare specific diets as called for by investigators, check quality and log results.
• Order food and supplies as well as animals as needed.
• Serve as Team Leader for biocontainment building.
• Perform related duties within the facility as required.
1984-1987 THORSEN BREEDING LABORATORIES, Westboro,MA
Supervisor / Animal Caretaker
• Fed, watered and cared for animals monitoring their health and dispensing medication as
needed.
• Developed and maintained ongoing customer relations and ensured that accounts were
balanced.
• Provided training and supervision for newly hired employees.
EDUCATION WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE,Worcester,MA
B.S. in Biology 1983 Concentration in Zoology, Microbiology & Micro techniques
Professional Training & Development:
• Ethics training • Prevention of Human Trafficking
• Immigrant training • Americans with Disabilities training
• Youth at Risk training • Bullying Prevention (BRACE - annual training)
• Fair Housing training • Basis Recognition Self-Awareness training
• Domestic Violence Prevention • Basis and Hate Crimes training - WPD
BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Worcester,MA Graduate
INTERESTS Theater,Reading, Walking, Jazz Music
PERSONAL Single, Excellent Health, Able to Travel or Relocate
References Available Upon Request