Texas State Aquarium
Nicole Andrade, SHRM-SCP, has extensive work experience in various administrative and human resources roles. From 2006 onwards, Nicole served as the Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Texas State Aquarium, where they managed HR duties for a staff of 200-260 individuals and a large operating budget. Nicole'sresponsibilities included recruiting, payroll, employee morale, training, and performance management. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Administrative Assistant/Project Assistant at HDR Engineering from 2001 to 2006.
Nicole Andrade, SHRM-SCP, has a diverse education history in the field of Human Resources. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources from Saint Leo University. Additionally, they have an Associate's Degree from Del Mar College.
Nicole Andrade further pursued their education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Saint Leo University.
In terms of certifications, Nicole Andrade holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, which they obtained in December 2015 from SHRM. Nicole is also a Notary Public certified by the State of Texas.
Furthermore, Nicole Andrade has additional certifications as a True Colors "Communications" Facilitator, True Colors "Conflict Navigation" Facilitator, True Colors "Personal Success" Facilitator, True Colors "Team Building" Facilitator, and True Colors - Elite Facilitator. These certifications were obtained through True Colors International, though the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
Texas State Aquarium
The Texas State Aquarium is bringing the sights, sounds and vibrant wildlife of the Western Caribbean to the shores of South Texas. By interpreting the unique features of both is well on its way to becoming one of the premier aquariums in the nation. With the creation of the Caribbean Journey, the Texas State Aquarium is positioned to become a global leader in fostering support for the conservation of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Education is the cornerstone of our mission at Texas State Aquarium. Our educational experiences – from field trips to summer camp to distance learning- are designed to promote inclusive and collaborative learning, foster STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) exploration and discovery and empower learners of all ages to reach their full potential. Through its Flint Hills Resources Center for Excellence in STEM Education, the Texas State Aquarium brings together best practices and innovation from the fields of education, research and industry to advance STEM education and learning, in and out of the classroom, in south Texas and beyond. Flint Hills Resources has also been our longtime presenting partner for our Aquavision Distance Learning program. Each year, thousands of protected, threatened, or endangered species along the Texas coast become ill or injured. Some have been impaired by predators, diseases, other natural causes, and even humans. This includes entanglement in fishing line, nets, or lures, and even illegal harassment and shootings. The goal of our Rescue Center is to rehabilitate and, whenever possible, return the animals to their natural environment. The Aquarium’s Second Chances Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is federally permitted and operates under rigorous standards established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).