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EDUCATION

 

Nottingham Trent University, Endangered Species                           2016-2017

Recovery and Conservation MSc. Relevant modules include:

Conservation Genetics, GIS, Captive Breeding and Husbandry, Conservation Priorities, Species Recovery.  Skills include ArcGIS and R: Statistical Analysis.

Currently undertaking Research Project: Population density study of the leopard (Panthera pardus) and biodiversity survey in Nyika National Park, Malawi.

 

University of Leicester, Physical Geography BSc   2:1                       2011-2014

Awarded the Bruce May Dissertation Prize for Best Undergraduate Dissertation in Geography. Relevant modules include: Dissertation 1st (83%), GIS, Global Environmental Change, Neotropical Rainforests (with field experience in the Amazon Rainforest).

 

RESEARCH

 

Assessing the status and ecology of the African Leopard (Panthera pardus) in Nyika National Park, Malawi. In conjunction with Carnivore Research Malawi, for completion of Masters Degree in Endangered Recovery and Conservation MSc with Nottingham Trent University.

 

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Photography diploma, Shaw Academy NCFE                                                              2015

Sea Watch Foundation Cetacean Monitoring Internship                                          2015

Captive Breeding & Husbandry and Conservation Genetics Training,

Durrell Conservation Academy                                                                                         2017

 

 

INTERNSHIPS AND LONG-TERM VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

 

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, London           June 2015

A two week work experience placement as an Assistant Zoo Keeper. Learning key knowledge of Zoo operation, as well as developing skills in animal management.  Highlights included, feeding primates and assisting the Head Zoo Keeper with enclosure maintenance.

 

Sea Watch Foundation, New Quay, Cardigan Bay, Wales              April-May 2015

Working as a Marine Mammal Research Intern, focusing on cetaceans, particularly bottlenose dolphins as part of Sea Watch’s Cardigan Bay’s Monitoring Project, involving Photo-ID, attaining land-watch and boat-based data off effort and sightings, and data-input. I also took part in additional tasks of public awareness, social media and content writing for the online blog. Also worked with the Outreach Officer to organize a beach clean and activity day in New Quay.

 

Bill Quay Community Farm, Gateshead, UK                         January-April 2015

Weekly volunteering on a local community farm, developing skills in conservation, including; woodland management, bird surveys and small gardens, as well as, animal husbandry and care. Highlights include interacting with the local community in events.

 

UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve, South Africa         August-October 2014

Interning for eight weeks in a crucial role in the operation of the reserve, tasks included; ethograms of wild dogs, giraffe and rhino, data input, species ID, game counts and camera trap analysis. Over this time, I developed the necessary skills required to develop further in the field of conservation.

Archelon, Rethymno, Crete                                                                Summer 2012

Four weeks volunteering at an the sea turtle protection society of Greece, an NGO; taking a pro-active approach to monitoring and protecting the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Co-leading teams of volunteers for morning surveys and excavations. Involved in public awareness campaign via hotel tables and kiosks in the town.

 

Sadhana Forest, Replantation project, Pondicherry, India.        April 2011

An interesting two weeks living sustainably and working on a small NGO forest project in Tamil Nadu. Re-developing a Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest, an endangered ecosystem, affected badly by development, the 2006 tsunami, and later re-devastated by the 2012 monsoon.

 

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Customer Service Representative, Space NK and Space Brands                                    2015-Present

Excelled in the customer service department of an international luxury beauty brand, delivering first-class customer service for Space NK and two sister brands. An invaluable member of the team, who constructively contributed to the workplace, implementing a Mail and Post training manual, and presented several training sessions on Consumer Rights to the team. Assisted customers, placed mail orders and delivered advice on cosmetics and skincare, via phone, email and a Live-Chat service. Developed essential skills in active listening, empathy, problem solving, conflict resolution and communication. Highly commended in the workplace for a calm and friendly tone, positive attitude and a unwavering willingness to complete any task set.

 

Embassy Summer English Language Summer Schools                                                  2013-2015

Working for two summers as an Activity Leader, and enthusiastic member of the activities team, responsible for leading groups of students on off-site excursions and accompanying them on-site. Promoted to Activity Coordinator in 2014, a management position within the activities team and a line manager to over 30 staff members. Duties included organisation of entire off-site activity program, health and safety risk assessments, staff rotas, organising transport for students and staff, and trip itineraries for staff, alongside other managerial duties.

 

Comprehensive part-time employment history available on request including Sales, Hospitality and Waitressing and Fast Food

 

OTHER VOLUNTEERING

 

Nottingham Trent University Conservation Society, member and volunteer                                     2016-2017

Taking part in several society events through the year including the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Big Farmland Bird Count and woodland management projects.

 

Content writer/Social media volunteer/Sightings volunteer, Sea Watch Foundation       2015

Research and write blogs for the Sea watch website, monitoring the “Welsh Sea Watchers” Twitter @WelshSeaWatcher, as well as working on a Wikipedia Page, developing html skills. In addition to this, I help the Sightings Officer input cetacean sightings and effort data onto the national Sea Watch database.

 

Geography Ambassador, RGS                                                                               2012-2014

 

University of Leicester Geography Department and the Geography Society                                                      2011-2014

Buddy Scheme Ambassador, Green Representative and committee member, Department Ambassador, Course Representative

 

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

For me relaxing is immersing myself in an African safari novel or conservation autobiography, getting creative with colouring-in or weekends away camping and walking outdoors. Recently, I have developed a keen interest in wildlife and nature photography, practicing wherever I go. Finally, if I’m not volunteering, I’m seeing friends and enjoying afternoon tea or good wine.

 

PROFESSIONAL BODIES MEMBERSHIP

 

Associate Member of Royal Society of Biology

Postgraduate Fellow Royal Geographical Society

 

Excellent references and Part time employment history also available on request