Clara Robinson

Experience

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  University of East Anglia

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

  Student

  BSc (Hons) Environmental Sciences Graduate - the University of East Anglia in July 2019. With a range of modules undertaken, including aquatic ecology, consultancy, sedimentology and soil sciences, low carbon energies, agricultural developments, geomorphology, environmental chemistry, and environmental economics.

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  Operation Wallacea

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Research Associate

  Six weeks volunteering in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in Peru, studying Amphibians for my dissertation, and helping build an overall picture of the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic input. Live specimens were collected across both aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and measurements were taken of each individual and the climatic conditions at the time of capture.

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  Workaway

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Volunteer

  Various agricultural and cultural exchange opportunities, intended as a year out before returning to employment or further study, but cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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  Morrisons

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2021

  Customer Assistant

  Part-time work during search for career focussed work.

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  Wiser Environment

  Mar 2021 - May 2023

  Environmental Consultant

  Integrated Management Systems and Health and Safety Consultant. Providing guidance across multiple client bases for auditing, legal compliance and obligations, and acting document controller.

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  RSPB

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Carbon Farming Project Manager

  During my fixed term as the Carbon Farming Project Manager at RSPB Hope Farm, I oversaw the ongoing maintenance of the agroforestry and the completion of the carbon calculators project with volunteer participant farmers. This project aimed to demonstrate the capabilities of various carbon calculators for different farming systems, and to provide feedback to the tool creators.

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  Cambridge Environmental Assessments, part of RSK ADAS Ltd

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  Consultant Ecotoxicologist

  Working as part of the Experimental Studies team, providing consultancy and research for aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicology projects. Responsible for carrying out studies, including: terrestrial field sampling, sample processing, taxonomic identification of aquatic organisms, outdoor mesocosm works, and laboratory-based studies - all in compliance with GLP.

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  Lanpro

  Aug 2024 - now

  Assistant Ecology Consultant