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Claire Hicks

Claire Hicks

Research Analyst

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director | EY wavespace™ and Innovation | EY Canada

  • Education

    • Trinity College London

      2009 - 2011
      ATCL Diploma in Music Performance Music Performance, Flute Distinction

      Diploma in Music Performance, Flute, achieved independently of academic education. Preceded by ABRSM Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.

    • Richard Huish College

      2008 - 2010
      A level A*, A*, A

    • Birkbeck, University of London

      2014 - 2015
      Master’s Degree MSc Environment and Sustainability Merit

      The degree explored the relationship between policy, practice and the ecological environment. It examined the development of effective strategies for addressing the risks and opportunities posed by environmental issues. Associate Membership of IEMA.

    • UCL

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor’s Degree BSc Environmental Geography 2:1 (Hons)

      My degree gave me an exceptional understanding of environmental processes and their applicability to contemporary issues. Research projects have developed my data analysis skills, finding valuable and relevant information to present in a report, as demonstrated in my dissertation examining trace element pollutants in the London Docklands.

  • Experience

    • Greenstreet Berman Ltd

      Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
      Research Analyst

      At this human factors consultancy I undertook research and data analysis, compiling and critically analysing information to present in reports for clients. I was the lead author for a client report aimed at reducing the number of lives lost at sea by identifying and analyzing causal factors. I delivered excellent quality content and presentation.

    • WSP in the UK

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2018

      I supported on delivering strategic sustainability solutions for a range of businesses, as well as life cycle carbon assessments, circular economy and resource efficiency advice, managing the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme and bid preparation. I undertook a range of business development activities, including running the office Professional Growth Network in the past, and sat as a committee member of the ACE South East Progress Network.The Sustainability and Climate Change team is focused on sustainability services, environmental performance and climate change adaptation for a range of clients across sectors. (Previously Assistant Sustainability Consultant April 2016 - December 2016) Show less

      • Sustainability Consultant

        Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

      • Assistant Environmental Consultant (Environmental Due Diligence)

        Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

    • WSP in Canada

      Feb 2018 - Jan 2022

      As Program Manager for Future Ready® at WSP Canada I supported and guided staff across the business to see the future more clearly through a series of key trends, and design for that future today. I strive to connect technical excellence with innovation, and support sustainable growth of cities and communities through my work. I word closely with our Research Manager to guide and support research into future trends and innovative responses to them, exploring solutions with our staff and clients.WSP is committed to helping make Canada Future Ready through our work. Future Ready is an innovative program that enables our staff to see the future more clearly through a series of trends, and design for this future today by addressing these in our projects solutions. It ensures the designs and deliverables we produce for our clients not only meet today’s codes and standards, but are ready for a future of different climates, society, technology and resources. We deliver projects solutions that support a prosperous, resilient, resource efficient future and which are flexible to respond to future trends, beyond current codes lowering total cost of ownership. Show less

      • Manager, ESG

        Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

      • Manager, Future Ready®

        Feb 2018 - Jan 2022

    • EY

      Jan 2022 - now

      • Associate Director, EY wavespace and Innovation

        Aug 2024 - now

      • Assistant Director | Innovation and wavespace™ Strategy

        Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PIEMA

      IEMA
      Sept 2014

    • INSEAD - Design Thinking and Creativity for Business

      INSEAD
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Leading with Foresight

      OCAD University
      Apr 2020

    • ATCL

      Trinity College London
      Jun 2013

    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      May 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Working Party Committee Member

      Issued by Teambuild UK on Jan 2017
      Teambuild UKAssociated with Claire Hicks

    • ACE Progress Network Committee Member

      Issued by Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) on Jan 2017
      Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE)Associated with Claire Hicks

    • Career Mentor

      Issued by Luminary Bakery on Jul 2017
      Luminary BakeryAssociated with Claire Hicks