
Elspeth Simpson
Scotland U18 Women National Basketball Team

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Sustainable Sourcing Specialist
Education

Navdanya International
2019 - 2020ClimAlt Online Course Climate ChangeClimAlt course offers a youth tailored training focused on climate change causes, impacts and possible solutions.Funded by Erasmus+KA2 programme and created by 5 European climate change organisations: Navdanya International (Italy), DOOR (Croatia), A Sud (Italy), Play Agency (Denmark) & Za Zemiata (Bulgaria).Topics covered:-climate change science-energy consumption-food systems and fossil economy as climate change drivers-environmental and socio economic… Show more ClimAlt course offers a youth tailored training focused on climate change causes, impacts and possible solutions.Funded by Erasmus+KA2 programme and created by 5 European climate change organisations: Navdanya International (Italy), DOOR (Croatia), A Sud (Italy), Play Agency (Denmark) & Za Zemiata (Bulgaria).Topics covered:-climate change science-energy consumption-food systems and fossil economy as climate change drivers-environmental and socio economic impacts of climate change-the policy framework and the international climate agreements-climate justice-circular economy-zero waste-energy transition-agricultural adaptation and mitigation options to respond to climate change Show less

University of Cambridge
2021 - 2021Business Sustainability Management 94% - High Pass
University of Otago
2017 - 2018Geography A+Activities and Societies: Otago University Tramping Club - co-led groups on overnight trips, responsible for groups of 7 people on trips that included walking up and camping on peaks of 1800m Courses taken: - Coastal Geomorphology- Environmental Management- Geographies of Contestation, Action & Change- Humanities Internship- Economic Geography of the Post WWII Era- Global Politics of Food

The University of Glasgow
2015 - 2019Geography BSc First Class HonoursActivities and Societies: Glasgow University Women's Basketball Club - Fundraising Convenor and Player, Glasgow University Surf Riders - Ordinary Member 2016/17, Surf Captain 18/19, Glasgow University Canoe Club Received Best Graduating Student award and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society Silver Medal.Courses taken in my final year: - Geographies of Development- GIS Spatial Analysis- Earth Futures- Political Geographies of War and Security- Geography Beyond the Academy- Honours DissertationMy dissertation was a theoretically-informed empirical study researching female surfers' experiences in cold water spaces.

Glasgow Kelvin College
2019 - 2020NCFE Level 2 Digital Promotion for BusinessThe Digital Promotion Level 2 Certificate for Business is designed for those who want to learn the necessary skills to effectively promote a business using digital marketing techniques, and equips the learner with all of the knowledge necessary to successfully market a business using digital media.This course aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding across a range of digital marketing theories and applications.The course covered:*SEO *Combined online &… Show more The Digital Promotion Level 2 Certificate for Business is designed for those who want to learn the necessary skills to effectively promote a business using digital marketing techniques, and equips the learner with all of the knowledge necessary to successfully market a business using digital media.This course aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding across a range of digital marketing theories and applications.The course covered:*SEO *Combined online & offline marketing strategies*GDPR & data protection*Producing digital promotional content*Harnessing social media, email marketing platforms & analytics for business promotion *Measuring the effectiveness of digital promotional activityAccredited by the Chartered Institute for Marketing Show less
Experience

Basketball Scotland
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014Scotland U18 Women National Basketball Team
Project Trust
Jun 2016 - Sept 2016Summer Intern
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018Research Intern
SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE LIMITED
Aug 2018 - nowRegional RepresentativeIn this voluntary role, I mobilise my local community around 4 key issues: water quality, plastic pollution, ocean & climate and ocean recovery. I organise public beach cleans, deliver schools talks, promote sustainable practices, collaborate with other regional reps and attend UK- wide training weekends. I also collect data to inform policies - such as the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme.

Nicki Souter Associates
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020Engagement OfficerShort-term contract at Environmental Consultancy

Ooni
Sept 2020 - nowSustainable Sourcing Specialist
Jan 2024 - nowRegenerative Business Coordinator
Nov 2020 - May 2024Sustainability Intern
Sept 2020 - Nov 2020
Licenses & Certifications

PG1 Student Pilot Rating - Paragliding Qualification
NZHGPA
Level 2 Food and Hygiene Safety
High Speed Training LtdJun 2016
Foundation Year in Global Volunteering and Citizenship (Level 3)
One AwardsSept 2015
REC Emergency First Aid (Level 2)
REC First AidMar 2016
Digital Promotion for Business (Level 2)
NCFEJun 2020
Grade 8 Guitar (Merit)
ABRSMMar 2014
Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership
Sports Leaders UKMay 2014
Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity
UK CoachingJul 2020
Grade 5 Musical Theory (Merit)
ABRSMApr 2013
Grade 5 Alto Saxophone
ABRSMMar 2013
Volunteer Experience
Lead Volunteer Surf Mentor
Issued by The Wave Project on Apr 2019
Associated with Elspeth SimpsonTESOL Volunteer Teacher
Issued by Project Trust on Sept 2014
Associated with Elspeth Simpson
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- spSpanish
- siSinhala
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