Katherine D'Apice

Experience

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  THE INDIA SHOP LIMITED

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2019

  Retail Assistant

  Responsibilities as a cashier included: - Advising customers on Fairtrade products sourced from around the world.- Providing a friendly customer service to a diverse clientele.- Managing orders and stock control.

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  University of Birmingham

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  In the role of Chair, alongside my fellow committee members I was responsible for organising and conducting weekly practical conservation events for students including: coppicing, invasive species removal, tree planting, canal grappling and litter picking. This involved working alongside various trusts and organisations such as the: Canal and River Trust, Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, The Conservation Volunteers, Let’s Grow Together and other local park groups. Consequently, we supported a range of projects, including the Lapal Canal Trust and City Park for Brum, by petitioning and leafletting in the local area. Show less I was a member of a committee that promoted positive environmental decisions in regard to all aspects of the running of the student union. This position also involved organising the university’s annual ‘Go Green Week’ which included workshops with Refill, student litter picks, film screenings and a discussion panel that hosted Natalie Bennett, representatives from Climate Action West Midlands and Birmingham Friends of the Earth as well The Clean Kilo and Phil Jones Associates. As well as, leading the University's 'Fossil Free Campaign' which resulted in an open letter being signed by over 3000 students and faculty. Show less

  • Birmingham University Conservation Volunteers - President

    Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Ethical and Environmental Committee Member

    Sept 2018 - Jul 2019
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  University of Birmingham

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Birmingham University Conservation Volunteers - Head Gardener

  In 2019, I with other members of the BUCV helped to establish the only student garden on campus 'Grow with Joe'. The Head Gardener position was then created to assist with the annual maintenance of the project. In the position, I ran weekly events to teach student volunteers about horticulture and crop cultivation. Over the year we planted and harvested over 40 different types of fruits and vegetables and expanded the site to host a variety of diverse growing spaces including: a forest garden, no dig beds, micro apple orchard and cold frame. We also created a sensory garden in collaboration with the University's mental health and wellbeing services. Other responsibilities involved running a Twitter account that provided information about the garden (@Grow_with_Joe) and maintaining positive relations with the Estates Team to ensure continued university support of the project. Show less

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  The Hook and Glove

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020

  Waitress and Bartender

  Responsibilities included:- Interacting with a variety of customers to provide the best service possible.- Regulating stock management. - Managing the pub in accordance with Covid-19 regulations.- Assisting with the management of a variety of events including weddings and birthday celebrations.

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  Feedback

  Dec 2020 - May 2022

  Glean for Brum - Project Coordinator

  Working in a small team to establish a gleaning organisation in Birmingham 'Glean for Brum' as part of Feedback's National Gleaning Network. This involves working with farmers and local volunteers to organise gleans across the region. The harvested produce was then re-distributed via various charitable organisations (e.g. Incredible Surplus, The Big Feed) to those in need.

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  Year Here

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  2021/22 Fellow

  Year Here is a social innovation course based in London for graduates who want to build solutions to some of societies toughest problems. It is split into three phases: Frontline Phase, Consulting Phase and Venture Lab. Throughout each phase, Year Here Fellows are given the support and training to transform their unique insights into socially impactful enterprises.

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  ARK Globe Academy

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Student Support and Enrichment
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  Climate Minded

  May 2022 - Mar 2023

  UK Project Support
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  School Food Matters

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Project and Evaluation Officer

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Project Support and Evaluation Officer

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Project Assistant

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2023