James L.

Hi and thanks for reviewing my profile! I have 30 years’ experience in product development and marketing of aquarium and consumer products for the global market. I have developed, tested and brought to market over 200 hundred unique products that have generated millions of dollars in profits. My skills include scientific product testing, biological and chemical testing and regulatory affairs. I can provide writing skills for instruction manuals, web copy, blogs and tech support. I have worked on teams located in France, Japan, China, Canada and the US. My educational background includes a BS in Horticulture (Plant Science) and MS in Biology, specializing in environmental biology and chemistry. My expertise is in water filtration and media for drinking water, aquariums and industry. I have developed water treatment chemicals and algaecides, test kits, filtration devices, organic pesticides and veterinary drugs for fish. I have published consumer and technical articles in print and on line. My photography/video studio produces demonstration video and product images. My lab is active in product testing and proof of concept studies. Currently I work full-time as an environmental regulation professional while freelancing part-time. I’m a native US citizen. I am able to help select clients develop their business through the skills I have described. Below I have highlighted a list of projects I am currently working on. If you would like me to evaluate your project, please ask. I‘m here to help! • Evaluation of products and concepts • Comparison testing of competition • Instructional writing and scripting • Aquarium product and science writer-expert level • Product photographer • Editor of technical and non-technical papers