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David McClymont, President & Chief Operating Officer 561-627-8280, ext. 112 dmcclymont@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 5-3-2010 - Educational Background: Palm Beach State College, Business - Work-related honors, awards or recognition: CMAA BMI I,II, and III certifications, CMAA Student Development Chair, American Cancer Society Board Member, Connor Moran Children's Cancer Foundation Board Member, Susan G. Komen Committee member - Previous related jobs: Assistant General Manager/Bear Lakes Country Club - 1995-2010 - Hobbies: Surfing, Triathlons, Golf, Tennis, Reading
- What attracted you to LMC? History, Mission, Culture, Background, Quality of Life Change, Purpose, me being a Native = knowledge of center growing up here.
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Kate Fratalia, Director of Finance 561-627-8280, ext. 111
kate@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 1-2-2000 - Educational Background: Florida Atlantic University - Criminal Justice - Hobbies: Running, hiking, skiing - What attracted you to LMC? The culture of the organization
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Tommy Cutt, Director of Operations 561-627-8280, ext. 116 tcutt@marinelife.org
Biography:
- Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 3-3-2010 - Previous Related Jobs: Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Technician - LMC, Sea Turtle Research Technician - LMC, Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Volunteer - LMC - Hobbies: Diving. Surfing. Beach Volleyball - What attracted you to LMC? The LMC provides an opportunity for me to make a difference in the world every day while following my true passion. Working here is a dream come true, a day of work never feels like "work."
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Jessica Ivers, Executive Assistant 561-627-8280, ext. 103 jivers@marinelife.org Biography:
- Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 7-6-2010 - Educational Background: University of Central Florida, Finance - Hobbies: Boating, watersports, fitness, cooking - What attracted you to LMC? The ability to work for a cause, and a true passion.
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Billy Grundas, Maintenance 561-627-8280
bgrundas@marinelife.org
Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 1-24-2011
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EDUCATION:
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Rebecca Scarbrough, Public Programs Coordinator 561-627-8280, ext. 107 rscarbrough@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 4-12-2011 |
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Evan Orellana, Education Programs Coordinator 561-627-8280, ext. 119 eorellana@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 5-9-2011 |
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Nikki Costanzo, Education Administrator 561-627-8280, ext. 105 ncostanzo@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 5-27-2010 - Educational Background: Palm Beach State College, Digital Media/Photography - Work-related honors, awards or recognition: Credited with jump starting the recycling program at The Miami Herald, Miami, FL - Previous related jobs: Admin & Operation support on Mega Yacht 'Odalisque' - JERFSA, BS&GS-Event plans, Fund Raising - Treasurer, Assistant to V.P. Marketing, The Miami Herald - Hobbies: Sailing, Kayaking, Adventure - What attracted you to LMC? The mission, goals and visions of LMC.
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Rehabilitation:
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Dr. Nancy Mettee, Staff Veterinarian 561-627-8280, ext. 104 nancy@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 5-16-2008 |
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Terry Closson, Veterinary Technician 561-627-8280, ext. 104 tclosson@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 3-31-2011 |
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Caitlin Sullivan, Rehab Technician 561-627-8280, ext. 104 csullivan@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 12-29-2010 - Educational Background: Florida Atlantic University, Elementary Education - Previous related jobs: Beach Research/ Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Server/Paddy Macs. - Hobbies: I played volleyball for 8 years, I enjoy going to the beach, I'm currently planning my wedding, and what I enjoy most is spending time with family.
- What attracted you to LMC? I lived a half mile from the facility and grew up coming here with my Mom. Once I turned 16 I started volunteering and I absolutely fell in love with the turtles and our mission. I couldn't imagine my life without the LMC a part of it.
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Victoria Ternullo, Rehab Technician 561-627-8280, ext. 104 vternullo@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 6-14-2010 - Educational Background: Palm Beach State College, Biology. - Work-related honors, awards or recognition: Volunteer Spotlight at LMC for Sept. 2010. - Previous related jobs: Intern Team Leader, LMC, Cashier, Victoria's Secret, Model/Cashier, Hollister Co. - Hobbies: Photography, drawing, painting, snorkeling, volleyball. - What attracted you to LMC? Having the opportunity to be able to work with endangered sea turtles to help improve populations by rehabilitating sick and injured ones and educate people on what we do, why the turtles are here, and why they're important to keep them here on Earth for millions of years to come! |
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Chris Johnson, Biologist 561-627-8280, ext. 114 chris@marinelife.org Biography:
- Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 3-1-1997 - Work-related honors, awards or recognition: Employee Spotlight, LMC August 2010 - What attracted you to LMC? I have always wanted work on an important sea turtle nesting beach. Juno Beach is really a special place with as many as 6,000 nests recorded each year!
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Kelly Martin, Biologist 561-627-8280, ext. 110 kelly@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 3-1-2009 - Educational Background: Michigan State University, Zoology University of South Florida, Marine Science - Previous related jobs: Sea Turtle Care and Research Coordinator - Mote Marine Laboratory, Sea Turtle Biologist - Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Seasonal Technician - Marinelife Center of Juno Beach - What attracted you to LMC? I was intrigued by the caliber of research being conducted at the LMC and the number of opportunities made available by such an expanding organization and one of the densest nesting beaches in the country. |
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Christy Owens, Research Data Manager 561-627-8280, ext. 114 christy@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 2-16-2009 - Educational Background: Florida Institute of Technology, Marine Biology & Ecology - Previous related jobs: Field Technician - Ecological Associates, Inc., Project Manager - South Florida Water Management District, Scientific Associate - South Florida Water Management District
- Hobbies: Reading, kayaking, spending time with my family (immediate and extended) - What attracted you to LMC? Sea turtles, of course! The opportunity to work closely with sea turtles and to conduct research in order to better understand and protect our nesting turtles.
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Gift Shop:
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Karen Bell, Gift Shop Manager/Buyer 561-627-8280, ext. 118 karen@marinelife.org
Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 8-7-2007 |
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Melody Misiaszek, Assistant Gift Shop Manager 561-627-8280, ext. 113
mmisiaszek@marinelife.org
Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 2-1-2011
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COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT:
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Deborah Jaffe, Director of Development 561-627-8280, ext. 102 djaffe@marinelife.org
Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 2-28-2011
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Tom Longo, Communications/Marketing Manager 561-627-8280, ext. 106 toml@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 11-2-2009 - Educational Background: N.Y.I.T., Advertising Suffolk County Community College, Business Administration - Work-related honors, awards or recognition: Employee Spotlight, LMC July 2010, Tiffany Award for Employee Excellence, American Red Cross, 2007. - Previous related jobs: Manager, Marketing & Communications - American Red Cross, Marketing Manager/ Sr. Designer - United Business Media - Hobbies: Camping, Boating, Tennis & Hockey - What attracted you to LMC? Having grown up on Long Island and being around the ocean my entire life, I wanted to be a part of an organization whose mission it is to promote the conservation of this precious resource, and help to make a real difference. |
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Brittany Jo Miller, Communications/Marketing Sr. Coordinator 561-627-8280, ext. 115 bmiller@marinelife.org Biography: - Length of time at LMC: Start Date: 1-10-2011 - Educational Background: University of Central Florida, B.A., Advertising-Public Relations - Work-related honors, awards or recognition: UCF Top Honor Graduate, College of Sciences; Published contributor to PRNews Guide to Best Practices in Nonprofit Communications, Volume 1; Public Relations Society of America 2011 "Rising Young Professional Award"; Public Relations Society of America 2011 "Public Service Award of Excellence" - Previous related jobs: Public Relations Coordinator, American Red Cross; Public Relations Coordinator, National Retail Federation; Social Media Chair, SunFest 2011 - Hobbies: Going to concerts, volunteering, traveling, and cheering for the UCF Knights - What attracted you to LMC? Having been raised in Jupiter, I grew up with Loggerhead Marinelife Center. As a child, I wanted to be a marine biologist. As an adult, I found a passion for communications. It's a privilege to work a job that marries my love for marine life with my talent for writing. Plus, it's the only job I've ever had with an ocean view! |
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