Michael Spencer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Campaigns Officer at Friends of the Earth

  • Education

    • Sir john deane's sixth form college

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      A2 - Biology (A), Chemistry (B), English Literature (A), General Studies (B)AS - Psychology (A)

    • Tarporley community high school

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      High school

      11 GCSEs A*- B including English Language (A), French (A), Maths (A*), Physics (A) and IT (Distinction)

    • The london school of economics and political science (lse)

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      Msc environment and development merit

      Modules studied include: Advocacy, Campaigning and Grassroots Activism; Climate Change: Science, Economics and Policy; and Environment and Development.

    • Mcmaster university

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      Study year abroad environmental science

      Activities and Societies: Fossil Free McMaster, McMaster Outdoor Club, McMaster Ski and Snowboard Club, MIX Exchange Club Modules studied include: Beginners Intensive French; Environmental Issues; Implementing Sustainable Change; Regional Geography of Canada; and Soils and the Environment

    • University of leeds

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      Bsc (hons) environmental science (international) 2.1

      Activities and Societies: Envirosoc, Leeds University Union Mountaineering Club, Photosoc Modules studied include: Climate Change: Society and Human Dimensions; Environmental Politics and Policy; Sustainable Consumption; and Sustainable Development in Practice

  • Experience

    • Proactive personnel ltd

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
      Seasonal employee

      Liaised with various companies for temporary work in the catering industry.

    • Secret hotels

      Aug 2013 - Jan 2013
      Copywriter

      Researched and wrote summaries of hotels and their surrounding area in order to attract customers.

    • Tim hortons

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
      Restaurant team member

      Made drinks, served pastries and operated the till in a busy and demanding environment.

    • Brooks ecological ltd

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
      Seasonal field worker

      Surveyed bat populations at various sites using a bat detector and a map to record data, and a radio transceiver to communicate findings.

    • Green rewards

      Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
      Recycling advisor

      Provided recycling advice and monitored participation through door-to-door engagement with the residents of Camden and Hackney.

    • Environmental justice foundation (ejf)

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      Communications intern

      Drafted social media content, wrote blogs and planned a Google Ads strategy.

    • Performics

      Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
      Biddable executive

      Planned, activated and analysed digital marketing campaigns for FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Samsung and Visa.

    • Omd uk

      Apr 2018 - Jul 2019
      Senior biddable executive

      Managed digital marketing campaigns for Eurotunnel, RNLI and Tourism Ireland. Met clients’ business objectives through planning, strategy and optimisation across multiple channels including Google and Facebook Ads.

    • Power for people

      Jul 2019 - Nov 2021
      Communications manager

      This role involved designing and implementing a public outreach strategy across multiple online and offline channels. My core objectives were to recruit and engage with supporters, update them on campaigns and inspire them to take action. Other responsibilities included content creation, website development, media monitoring, events organisation, fundraising, video editing, coalition engagement and volunteer management.

    • Friends of the earth

      Nov 2021 - now
      Campaigns officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Driving license

      Driver and vehicle licensing agency (dvla)
      Jan 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Spencer
      COY11 Representative - Nov 2015 Represented the University of Leeds at the 11th Conference of Youth (COY) in Paris, where I participated in workshops concerning global food security and green technology.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team Member

      Issued by Fossil Free McMaster on Oct 2014
      Fossil Free McMasterAssociated with Michael Spencer
    • Envirosoc Social Secretary

      Issued by Leeds University Union on May 2013
      Leeds University UnionAssociated with Michael Spencer
    • Green Representative

      Issued by Montague Burton, University of Leeds on Oct 2012
      Montague Burton, University of LeedsAssociated with Michael Spencer