ABOUT ME
In 2015 I started studying with the Open University on a BSc in Natural Sciences and was drawn to focussing specifically on Environmental Science. In October 2022 I transferred my completed modules over to a BSc (Hons) in Combined STEM, with the same University.
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The degree so far has taught me many skills and helped me to develop my learning through various techniques and modules. Due to the development of this degree, I have been given the opportunity to create a space in an old Kitchen Garden on the estate we live on and turn the space into a research area for a more practical use of the skills I'm learning. I aim to be able to adapt these skills into a working role and am actively searching for entry level roles within Estate/Land Management and the Environmental Management, Ecology and Conservation sectors.
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The next pages show in more detail what I have worked on to date and continues to change as my skills and knowledge develops so please keep an eye on my website to be kept up to date.
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I have also completed two Level 4 Diplomas with Stonebridge Associated Colleges in Environmental Improvements and in Environmental Legislation and Policy, and in July 2020 I also became a student member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) which helps me to continue to develop my skills through a guided CPD framework. Alongside this, in May 2023, I started a BTEC in Countryside Management with Plumpton College which aims to strengthen and develop my land-based skills and knowledge.
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A summary of my history is below but for more details on my studies, please visit the "My Studies" page above where you will find what I have done and what I am currently studying.
EDUCATION
(2020 - present. Pre-2020 is available at request of my CV)
WORK HISTORY
(2010 - present. Pre-2010 is available at request of my CV)
08/2022 – Present Luna Nova Conservation. Owner. Freelance Conservation Researcher and Ecologist
My role includes, but is not limited to:
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Assisting ecologists on species surveys – mainly bat emergence and transect surveys
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Sales, advertising, and marketing
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Customer service
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Diary management
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Financial management
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Administration
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Freelance assistant land manager, including but not limited to: Tractor work, mending fences, rounding up sheep and general estate management skills, as well as learning in-house JCB driving skills and assisting with woodland and hedgerow management.
03/2022 – 08/2022 Ecology Co-Op, Petworth. Assistant Ecologist. Seasonal short-term contract.
My role included:
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Supporting senior teams
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Assisting on protected species surveys
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Drafting reports
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Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals surveys
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Undertaking species surveys alone that do not require a licence, such as reptile surveys
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Basic species identification skills (botany and animal)
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Developing my knowledge of conservation legislation
10/2010 – 03/2022 Thistle and Pheasant-Berry, West Hoathly. Owner Pandemic forced closure
My role included:
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Lesson planning and executing, report writing and post training evaluations
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Sales, advertising, and marketing
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Customer service
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Diary management
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Financial management
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Administration
05/2023 - Present: Plumpton College – Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
This hands-on course brings together all my studies over the past 8 years. Primarily during term time, the course is two days a week (Monday and Tuesday), with a 75 hour work experience placement, and covers the following topics:
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Professional Working Responsibilities
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Plant and Soil Science
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Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors
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Countryside Estate Skills Activities
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Managing Environmental Habitats
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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management
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Woodland Management
04/2015 – Present: BSc (Hons) Combined STEM – Open University:
Modules include:
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Environmental management 1 (Completed)
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Environmental science (Completed)
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The biology of survival (Completed)
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Topics in science (Completed)
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Exploring science (Completed)
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Investigative and mathematical skills in science (Completed)
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Science project course: environmental science practical project (Completed)
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Science project module: biology (Completed)
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Environmental management 2 (Current)
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Terrestrial ecosystems (Current)
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09/2020 – Present Qualifying membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (CPD)
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In September 2020 I joined CIEEM as a student member and in 2022 upgraded to Qualifying membership and am currently following an extensive CPD framework program which covers all aspects of environmental management, policies, surveying, ecology, and conservation tasks.
05/2020 – 03/2022 Stonebridge Associated Colleges, Bude, Cornwall (Online)
Two Level 4 Diplomas in Environmental Improvements (Passed November 2021 with a Distinction), and Environmental Legislation and Policy (Passed March 2022 with a Distinction). These courses covered an introduction into the requirements for the management of environmental projects.
Additional Professional Achievements
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10/2022 LANTRA Skills Course - Tractor Driving Certificate with Plumpton College
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07/2022 Completion of the Dormouse Ecology and Conservation course with the Mammal Society
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11/2021 – Present Student membership to the British Ecological Society