Rishane Colas

Experience

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  Danau Girang Field Centre

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Field Assistant

  -Harp trapping and biometrics of insectivorous bats (Chiropteran).-Implemented methods of field research to analyse termite and dung beetle activity in plantations compared to forest habitat. -Evaluated ecosystem services & function, wildlife presence and adaptability in adjacent oil palm plantations resulting in a consultancy report.- Estimated levels of vegetative carbon retained in degraded forest fragments through quadrats.

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  Operation Wallacea

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Research Assistant

  -Examined the impact of water depth and fish distribution on pink and grey river dolphin behaviour & use of habitat. -Assisted supervision of young student volunteers in data collection and animal behavioural observations.-Undertook mist netting surveys of adult and juvenile tropical birds.-Conducted satistical analyses assessing historical trends in dolphin and fish abundance since 2011 in the Pacaya-Samiria reserve.-Mapped dolphin fishing activity across riverine systems using Geographic Information System (GIS). Show less

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  Your Place

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  Participating in customer service, brand image & online sales. Part time blog post writer promoting eco-friendly alternatives and sustainable living to flat sharers in London.

  • Brand Ambassador

    Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Freelance Blogger

    Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
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  BIOPOLIS-CIBIO

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Field Assistant

  Assisting in fieldwork, sampling for PhD research on Iberian vipers & venomics and providing assistance with data entry.

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  RSPB

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2020

  Visitor Experience Assistant

  - Delivered a memorable and informative experience for visitors through guided forest talks and presentations of iconic species in the reserve. - Administrator & blog post writer for RSPB Loch Garten website, Twitter and Facebook page (10% increase in likes - 92% increase in public engagement in the first 28 days).- Received safeguarding, visitor interactions & conflict training. - Acquired membership recruiting skills and knowledge of local wildlife & bird ID.- Essential daily patrols along popular trails and communicated with the public on appropriate conduct and outdoor access issues (wildfire awareness, etc.)- Knowledgeable on responsible access and land management issues in the Cairngorms National Park (Scottish Outdoor Access Code).- Successfully raised awareness and public participation by promoting litter picking in the local area. - Reinforced understanding of landscape scale conservation, general reserve maintenance, long term conservation goals of the largest restoration network in the UK (Cairngorms Connect 200 year vision).- Assisted in the maintenance and care of the Abernethy forest tree nursery (planting tree cuttings, sowing seeds, weeding, watering beds).- Collaborated with Cairngorms Nature on virtual content & RSPB Wild Challenge activities for family/children engaging from home. Show less

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  RSPB

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Visitor Experience Officer
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  LPO France

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2023

  Communications Assistant
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  RSPB

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  Communications Officer