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GRACE FOULDS

13A Taybridge Road, London, SW11 5PR

Mobile: 07545861016, Email: gefoulds@gmail.com, Blog: www.begoodtoourworld.com

 

Profile

I am a recent MSc graduate hoping to pursue a career in the conservation sector. I am a self-motivated and reliable person with a professional work ethic and strong computer and analytical skills. My varied work experiences prove my ability to learn quickly and to relate to all levels.

 

EDUCATION

2014 – 2015                              Queen Mary, University of London

MSc with Merit, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Thesis – Exploring altitudinal-size responses in terrestrial and aquatic ectotherms and amphibians and comparing these responses to latitudinal-size clines.

 

2010 – 2013                              Cardiff University

BSc Biology – Second Class Honours

Dissertation –  Toxicological effects of zinc nanoparticles in soil on Eisenia Fetida.

 

2008-2010                                 Taunton School, Somerset

International Baccalaureate – 30 points, Higher Biology (5), Higher Geography (6), Higher English (5), Standard Spanish (4), Standard Chemistry (4), Standard Maths (4), Extended Essay Biology – A

 

2004-2008                                 British School of Houston, Texas, USA

11 GCSE’s graded A*-B

 

2002-2004                                 British International School, Jakarta, Indonesia

 

VOLUNTEERING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Sep. 2013 – Current                Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Cornwall

Volunteer sea surveyor

Information and mammal sightings collected are used to plan and implement conservation actions to protect Cornish species.

 

June 2012 – Current               Petrafiz Ltd., Cornwall

Data Analyst

Analyse data and perform admin duties for a geological consultancy.

 

June 2015 – Sep. 2015          Synchronicity Earth, London

Youth Engagement Volunteer

Provided possible fundraising and youth engagement opportunities.

 

Jan. 2014 – Apr. 2014            Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Hawaii, USA

Volunteer Research Assistant in Gates Lab

–               Symbiodinium identification through various molecular techniques

–               Coral monitoring and ocean acidification experiments in the field

 

EMPLOYMENT

March 2016                              Greenwillows Associates, London

Field Worker

Assisting the principal ecologist in conducting protected species and habitat surveys during the survey season (March – October).

 

June 2015 – Current               Splendid, London

Waitress and Event Staff

Quick problem solving and communication skills required as well working to a high standard for VIP events such as palace receptions and charity dinners.

 

July 2013 – Feb 2016             Rising Sun Inn, Altarnun, Cornwall

Senior Waitress and Barmaid

Supervise and train new staff in coordination with manager. Efficient teamwork required as well as the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

 

Oct. 2011 – July 2013            Skooled Promotions, Cardiff, Wales

Promotions and brand ambassador

Executed successful social media marketing campaigns.

Maintained and built relationships with university groups and societies.

 

SKILLS

Computer

–               Proficient with both PC and Mac based software, including all Microsoft Office packages

–               Highly competent in Excel and R programming language for data handling and statistical analysis

–               Experienced in WordPress for web design and all Google office products

 

Practical

–               Field skills in a wide variety of sampling and surveying techniques, including camera traps, harp traps, sediment sampling, botanic plots and quantifying animal behaviour.

–               Laboratory skills such as DNA extraction, PCR, histology work and experimental manipulation

–               PADI Open Water Diver

 

Courses

–               Climate Change in Four Dimensions, Coursera, UC San Diego (Online, July 2015)

–               Phase 1 Habitat Survey, Acorn Ecology (November 2015)

 

Additional Information

–               Basic level spoken and written Spanish

–               Full Clean Driving Licence

 

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

I enjoy music and like to attend concerts and festivals with friends and family in my spare time. I also practice Yoga, and like keeping fit at the gym and outdoors through walking and open water swimming. I like travelling and experiencing new cultures and documenting these experiences through photography.

 

References available on request