Elspeth Simpson

Elspeth Simpson

Scotland U18 Women National Basketball Team

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sustainable Sourcing Specialist

  • Education

    • Navdanya International

      2019 - 2020
      ClimAlt Online Course Climate Change

      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… 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 - 2021
      Business Sustainability Management 94% - High Pass
    • University of Otago

      2017 - 2018
      Geography 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 - 2019
      Geography BSc First Class Honours

      Activities 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 - 2020
      NCFE Level 2 Digital Promotion for Business

      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 &… 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 2014
      Scotland U18 Women National Basketball Team
    • Project Trust

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Summer Intern
    • Orokonui Ecosanctuary

      Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
      Research Intern
    • SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE LIMITED

      Aug 2018 - now
      Regional Representative

      In 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 2020
      Engagement Officer

      Short-term contract at Environmental Consultancy

    • Ooni

      Sept 2020 - now
      • Sustainable Sourcing Specialist

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Regenerative Business Coordinator

        Nov 2020 - May 2024
      • Sustainability Intern

        Sept 2020 - Nov 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PG1 Student Pilot Rating - Paragliding Qualification

      NZHGPA
    • Level 2 Food and Hygiene Safety

      High Speed Training Ltd
      Jun 2016
    • Foundation Year in Global Volunteering and Citizenship (Level 3)

      One Awards
      Sept 2015
    • REC Emergency First Aid (Level 2)

      REC First Aid
      Mar 2016
    • Digital Promotion for Business (Level 2)

      NCFE
      Jun 2020
    • Grade 8 Guitar (Merit)

      ABRSM
      Mar 2014
    • Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership

      Sports Leaders UK
      May 2014
    • Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity

      UK Coaching
      Jul 2020
    • Grade 5 Musical Theory (Merit)

      ABRSM
      Apr 2013
    • Grade 5 Alto Saxophone

      ABRSM
      Mar 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lead Volunteer Surf Mentor

      Issued by The Wave Project on Apr 2019
      The Wave ProjectAssociated with Elspeth Simpson
    • TESOL Volunteer Teacher

      Issued by Project Trust on Sept 2014
      Project TrustAssociated with Elspeth Simpson