Experience - zuber.works

Background & Global Mission

With a B.Sc. in Agricultural Biology (specializing in animal husbandry and landscape ecology) and an M.Sc. in Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management, I bring both academic knowledge and decades of practical fieldwork to every project. My lifelong passion for sustainable food production and self-sufficient living has shaped not only my career but my everyday life — I grow my own food, live seasonally, and work with the land and animals in a respectful, regenerative way.

Over the years, I have gained experience in:

Slaughtering and processing of various species (Training Facility for Fisheries Aufseß, University of Hohenheim)
Quality management in egg and poultry production (University of Hohenheim)
Greenhouse technology (Wageningen University)
Distillation and spirit production (University of Hohenheim)
Organic farming basics (Institute for Market Ecology)

Professional Experience

Consultant and Auditor Seafood & Aquaculture

Freelance Auditor, Zala - Hungary

Aug 2020 - present

Audit Portfolio:
– ASC Farm Salmon & Trout
– MSC CoC (incl. CFO)
– Whole Foods Market Standard
– AquaGAP

Consulting:
– Aquaculture / Fish Farming (various systems, species and regions)
– Seafood Processing (food safety, quality management, complaint management, special products)

Deckhand

Bodenseefischerei Paul Lachenmeir

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Jun 2019 - May 2020

– Fishing, repair and maintenance of nets and equipment
– Processing and refinement of products for sale to the end consumer
– Sale on food markets to the end consumer in Friedrichshafen

Benchmark Management

GSSI - Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative

Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

– Responsible for the area of benchmarking of sustainable seafood certification schemes and for the Benchmark Process according to the GSSI Global Benchmark Tool
– Coordination of clients, international Independent Experts, Benchmark Committee, Steering Board and public stakeholders
– Establishment and revision of processes (surveillance, Benchmark Process)
– Recruitment and evaluation of new Independent Experts and support staff

Quality Management

Followfood GmbH

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

– Responsible for design, implementation and improvement of complaint management system (clients, suppliers, authorities, NGOs)
– Sensory evaluation of products
– Maintenance of MSC/ASC COC and organic certification
– Preparation and maintenance of IFS Broker certification
– Cooperation in terms of quality with national/international suppliers and productions
– Training of employees (IFS, HACCP, MSC/ASC)

Scheme Management

Institute for Marketecology (IMO)

Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

– Auditor and Evaluator for MSC / ASC COC (CFO), Whole Foods Market, AquaGAP
– Acquisition of new clients and guidance during the complete process until certification
– Education of trainees

Auditor for Sustainable Seafood

Institute for Marketecology (IMO)

Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Okt 2014 - Jul 2015

Planning and execution of audits for fish farms and seafood producers, processors and traders.
Evaluation of reports, client services.
Schemes:
ASC/MSC COC
Whole Foods Market
AquaGAP

Msc. Thesis

IMARES Yerseke & Wageningen University

Yerseke, Netherlands

Feb 2013 - Sep 2013

Aquacultural Internship

Tropenhaus Frutigen

Frutigen, Switzerland

Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

Combat Medic (PFC, OR-3)

Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces)

Hardheim, Mosbach

Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

Duty in Regional Paramedic Centre

Basic Training

Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces)

Greater Kempten Area

Okt 2007 - Dec 2007

– Basic training
– Medical training
– Montane / winter warfare

What My Clients Say

“I've known Florian for seven years and saw him skillfully walking the thin line between professionalism and proactive initiative. His strategic approach and steady dedication consistently yield both efficiency and speed.”

Vasile Rata CEO, Sedulus SRL

'We have a huge garden, but no green thumbs and no idea where to start. Florian took the time to listen, asked the right questions even about things we hadn’t even considered and gave us advice that truly fits our situation. The plan: start with the basics, taking small, practical steps that feel manageable and help us move forward. Exactly what we needed. Thank you, Florian!“

KrisNetherlands

“Active listening, respect, kindness, positive reinforcement, constructive criticism and conflict resolution. These are some of the interpersonal skills of Florian, which I witnessed during the entire pre-assessment of Friend of the Sea with the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative. Florian is definitely an inspiring professional!”

Fernanda Seles DavidCoordenadora de certificação e de projetos, Control Union

„Ich habe Florian als Enthusiasten zum Thema Tera preta und Kompost kennengelernt. Aus eigener Erfahrung weiß ich, wie viel Zeit und Arbeit eine ordentliche Kompostwirtschaft und die Erzeugung von Pflanzenkohle bedeutet und welches Verständnis jemand für diesen komplexen Prozess mitbringen muss. Florian baut auf den Erkenntnissen von Alwin Seifert auf, bringt jedoch seine Erfahrungen als Ergebnis mehrerer Jahre des Experimentierens zum Tragen."

DönielGermany