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Kerry Diehl

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Operations and program leader at the National Aquarium who co-developed a 20-parameter framework for dolphin sanctuary candidates.

United States
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At the National Aquarium, I directed day-to-day operations for Dolphin Discovery and managed a 12-person team, including scheduling, employee development, and a departmental budget. I also represented the department in the Dolphin Sanctuary initiative, co-developed a 20-parameter candidate evaluation framework, and presented the work at an international professional conference.

As an independent contractor for New York Aquarium, I developed a project-management toolkit for its Animal Care team. I now lead the Swansfield Elementary School PTA, coordinating programs and building systems that support continuity across its volunteer-run organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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President (Volunteer Leadership)

Swansfield Elementary School PTA

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Lead a volunteer-run organization serving a 650-student school community, overseeing a 6-member executive board, committee leaders, 20+ volunteers, and an approximately $33K annual budget. Build systems and documentation to improve continuity and coordinate a year-round portfolio of events and programs.

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Independent Contractor - Operations & Project Process Development

New York Aquarium

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Consolidated multiple project-planning resources and practices into a standardized, user-friendly framework for the Animal Care team. Developed an integrated project-management toolkit to standardize project scope, stakeholders, resources, timelines, decision roles, implementation, and debriefs.

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Assistant Curator, Dolphin Discovery

National Aquarium

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Directed day-to-day operations for Dolphin Discovery and managed a 12-person full-time team, coordinating staffing, resources, and operational priorities for a 365-day operation. Managed complex staff scheduling, hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and an approximately $95K annual departmental budget.

National Aquarium logoNA

Lead Trainer, Dolphin Discovery

National Aquarium

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Served as manager on duty, coordinating daily staffing, operational priorities, and departmental needs. Led recruitment, training, scheduling, and coordination of 90+ volunteers providing 24/7 observation coverage before and after multiple dolphin births.

National Aquarium logoNA

Senior Marine Mammal Trainer

National Aquarium

Jan 2006 - Dec 2014 (8 years 11 months)

Progressed through increasingly responsible roles in animal care, operations, and leadership at the National Aquarium.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Scranton logoUS

University of Scranton

Masters, Human Resource Management

2018 - 2020

University of Scranton logoUS

University of Scranton

Master of Science, Human Resources Management

Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the University of Scranton, completed in 2020.

University of Maryland logoUM

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Biology (zoology)

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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