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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESUMEPGCResume´ forPaul G. Caruso Extensive experience in: fisheries biology and management, including population dynamics of fish and shellfish populations, fish and shellfish habitat assessment, fish harvesting technology, aquatic and marine ecology, terrestrial ecology; and coastal geology. Primary work for the last 27 years has been in marine fisheries biology, fisheries technology, marine, coastal and estuarine ecology. EDUCATION 1988 - 1995 University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI MS in Fisheries Science - specialization in fisheries biology, management and fishing gear technology. 1976 - 1978 Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA Graduate courses in Ichthyology and Aquaculture 1972 - 1975 Boston State College, Boston, MA BS 1976 Majors: Biology and Earth Sciences Program of study oriented to marine biology and coastal and oceanographic processes Minor: law enforcement 1970 - 1972 Stonehill College, North Easton, MA Liberal Arts Major EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2017 – Present Cape Coastal Resources, Owner, Marine, Coastal and Fisheries Biologist Job description: Act as a consultant for engineering firms, towns, the state and individuals doing assessment of existing resources, marine and aquatic habitat evaluations at sites of proposed coastal projects such as docks, revetments, living shorelines, aquaculture sites, homes, etc., from the Rhode Island border to Maine. 1992 - 2014Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries,Senior Marine Fisheries Biologist(Aquatic Biologist III) Job Description: Plan and execute directed research projects to address specific fisheries related problems and data needs, including the statistical analysis of data, report writing and communication of results through alternative media presentations. Monitoring and reporting of coastal activities that affect the fisheries. Investigation of short term phenomena that affect fisheries such as fish kills and oil spills. Assessstanding stocks of shellfish, finfish, and habitat suitability.Determination of the potential impacts of coastal construction projects on finfish and shellfish populations. Participate in state, multi-state, and federal fisheries management through participation on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission technical and stock assessment committees for tautog,summer flounder, black sea bass, scup and bluefish. Past Chairman of the ASMFC Interstate Tagging Committee, Past Chairman of the Tautog Technical Committee and Tautog Stock Assessment Sub-committee,past member of the ASMFC Recreational Technical Committee, Past Chairman of the Summer flounder, scup and black sea bass Technical Committee.Member ASMFC Habitat Committee. Member of the NMFS Southern Demersal Species Working Group. Act as the agency lead on the federal Marine Recreational Information Program Survey, including selection and scheduling of recreational sampling sites and trips, review and submission of data, hiring and training of employees and review of coast-wide and local recreational harvestestimates. Communicate Division activities, programs and regulations to the public through presentations to the general public, school groups and sportsmen, including the coordination and manningof information booths at annual sportsmen's shows.Teach courses on fisheries management for fishermen. Coordinate the evaluation, acquisition and management of land parcels for recreational fishing access. Plan and participate in the education of adults and children about marine fisheries biology and recreational fishing. Coordinate maintenance and operation of two agency research vessels. Coast Guard Licensed Captain for uninspected passenger vessels with near coastal certification 2005-2015. Division Certified Research Diver 1988- 2010. Directly supervise four junior employees and two seasonal contractors. Oversight for 20 seasonal contract employees. 1987 - 1992 Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, Conservation Engineering Project, Fisheries Technologist Job Description: Planed and participate in state and federally sponsored conservation engineering experiments, including size and species selectivity of fishing gears, fish survival, fish behavior in response to fishing gears, habitat impacts from fishing gears, and the fate of ghost fishing gear. Conducted sea sampling on board fishing vessels for quantification of catch and by-catch. Analyzed data using appropriate statistical methods and computer programs and prepared written reports. Acted as a liaison between the Division and commercial fishing industry members, including the distribution of regulatory, permitting, management, and fisheries technology information. Facilitated conflict resolution between user groups. Monitored and reported to the Division's Director on fishing activity and levels, trend developments, and arising problems through weekly reports. Advised the Director and other Division staff on the needs and impacts of regulatory changes. Assisted other Division projects with finfish, shellfish, and water quality sampling. Designed, constructed, used, and maintained a wide range of sampling equipment, including small craft. Presented lectures to the public on the commercial fisheries, fisheries management, and fisheries biology. 1999 - 2016Wintertree Landscaping Owner/Operator Job description: Owned and operated a part-time residential landscape maintenance business with approximately twenty year round accounts. 1968 - 1995 Cape Coastal Resources Owner/Operator Job description: Owned and operated a commercial fishing business participating in the harvest of finfish and shellfish, both inshore and offshore, with a variety of fixed and mobile gear types. Performed dive salvage work. Taught courses on small boat fishing methods,and fisheries management for fishermen at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.Commercial SCUBA diver. 1976 - 1979 Herman’s World of Sporting Goods Assistant Store Manager Job description: Daily management of a retail sporting goods establishment with gross sales of 3 million dollars per year. Supervised over 40 employees. Responsible for all in house employee training. AFFILIATIONS 2019 – 2022 Town of Barnstable Shellfish Committee Comment on and approve for submission to the town manager regulatory proposals, and other actions of the town Department of Natural Resources that effect management of shellfish. Review and comment on aquaculture grant applications and renewals, and coastal alteration projects that effect shellfish resources, harvest and water quality. 2002- 2004 Town of Barnstable Conservation Lands Management Sub-committee, Member Plan and comment on management of town owned conservation land parcels. 1999- 2001 Town of Barnstable Open Space Committee, Member Review and select appropriate land parcels for town acquisition for conservation purposes. 1988 - 1991 Town of Barnstable Coastal Resources Task Force, Member Participated in the formulation of a comprehensive management plan for the town's southside estuaries, focusing on natural resource conservation through coastal planning, with an emphasis on water sheet zoning, regulatory changes, and shellfish habitat identification. 1987 - 1989 Town of Barnstable Conservation Commission, Member and Chairman of Lands Management Sub-committee, Member Dock and Pier Sub-committee Reviewed proposed projects, including on-site inspections, for compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act and town's Wetlands Bylaws. Formulated and implemented management plans for the town's extensive conservation land holdings. Revised the commission's policy guidelines on docks and piers. 1987-1993 - Barnstable Conservation Foundation, Member Assisted the Executive Director with evaluation of prospective land acquisitions. Organized and conducted interpretive natural history field trips sponsored by the Foundation. 1990 – Present Volunteer for Ducks Unlimited. Acted as chapter and regional chairman over numerous years to fund raise for the organization to purchase, lease or obtainconservation easements of wetland and associated upland habitats essential for the conservation of waterfowl, upland and wetland dependent fish and wildlife. PERSONAL ACTIVITIES Lifetime recreational SCUBA diver, skier, boater, fisherman, hunter and naturalist.