Margot Madden

Experience

1. Senior Rehabilitation Biologist

   National Aquarium

   Jan 2019 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Working to inspire conservation of the world\'s aquatic treasure by:(1) Performs general daily husbandry and medical treatment functions including the maintenance of habitats and quarantine facilities at a high level of qualify.(2) Directly responsible for advanced husbandry duties such as animal quarantine protocols, habitat design, leading field work, record keeping, acquisition/disposition, and leading triage and transport of animals.(3) Serves as a resource and mentor for rehabilitation biologist, husbandry aids, interns and volunteers in the development of job and leadership skills relating to general husbandry and medical functions, habitat design, construction and maintenance, project management, and field techniques.(4) Assumes responsibility for the implementation of daily operations, emergency response, and effective teamwork within their husbandry area.(5) Provides 24-hour coverage of Stranding Hotline and provide exemplary customer service.(6) Work cooperatively with Animal Health to manage and execute the Aquarium’s regional response to live-stranded marine mammals and sea turtles according to established protocols.(7) Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Incident Action Plans (IAP’s) related to stranding response, manage events under the Incident Command System, and ensure staff and animal safety. Provide operational and logistical support to stranding events, and as requested by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Education

• University of New England

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Sciences

  2010 — 2014

• San Juan College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Veterinary Technology

  2017

• Newington High School

  High School Diploma