Christopher Payne

Christopher Payne has a diverse work experience in various roles related to marine biology, operations, and development. Christopher currently works as a Marine Biologist at Inland Seafood, starting in February 2023. Previously, they were an Operational Specialist at 211 San Diego, where they developed strategic planning processes and consolidated organization-wide policies from February 2021 to June 2021.

Before that, Christopher worked as an Operations Assistant as a self-employed independent contractor from August 2019 to April 2021. Christopher then served as the Director of Operations and Development at Survivors of Suicide Loss San Diego from March 2020 to February 2021. In this role, they managed fundraising, event logistics, social media, website development, and recruited and managed volunteers and interns.

Christopher's earlier experience includes being a Senior Aquarist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where they managed the Husbandry Mentor Program and supervised staff mentors. Christopher also worked as an Aquarist 2 at the New England Aquarium and The Florida Aquarium. Additionally, they were a Biologist at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, where they conducted fisheries-independent monitoring and performed various tasks related to fish and invertebrate identification, gut collection, and water quality analysis.

Christopher's earliest role was as a Science Instructor at the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute at Seacamp. Throughout their career, Christopher has shown skills in project management, leadership development, mentorship, animal husbandry, data entry, and water quality management. Overall, they have extensive experience in the marine biology field and possesses strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Christopher Payne has a diverse education history. Christopher earned a Master of Science degree in Leadership and Nonprofit Management from Northeastern University, completing their studies from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they attended the University of New England from 1999 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology. Additionally, Christopher graduated from Bedford High School in Bedford, MA in 1999, although no degree or field of study was specified in this case.

Furthermore, Christopher has also acquired several certifications. In December 2020, they obtained a Goal Success Life Coach Certification from Transformation Academy. Before that, in November 2020, they earned a Professional Life Coach Certification from the same institution. Lastly, in March 2020, they obtained a certificate for completing Level 1: Cultivating Your Resilient Leadership Identity from Northeastern University.