mary rose

Worked in the electronics field assembling and troubleshooting Marine Camera Distributors designed underwater strobes. Worked with various professional underwater photographers fixing and assembling their housed underwater camera systems. Also worked the front desk answering phones, scheduling professional photo shoots for the owner of the business, aiding in photo shoots, and filing slides and photographs.

In charge of issuing sailing and recreation equipment for the military and their families. Run the front desk, answer phones, trouble shoot all marina problems, operate and oversee cash register and all monies collected. Supervise and evaluate a staff of 15 including sailing instructors. Maintain all equipment and monitor slip rental of 70 private boats. Worked as a sailing, canoe, windsurfing and snorkeling instructor.

Began working in the Education Department part time teaching various marine science classes from toddler age to adult in the classroom and in the field. For 22 years taught a self designed weekly half day class every month during the summer on environmental awareness for 1st grade level students. Started working in the Exhibit department full time 1999. In charge of upkeep of the Aquarium's Museum. In the Aquarium, I photograph the animals on display and install fish labeling for public viewing. In the exhibit office I design graphic material for print or vinyl cutting for various applications. I develop and build new teaching props for the Education Department and Aquarium Museum.