Nick Mason

Experience

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  NHS England

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2011

  Laboratory Assistant

  Full-time Laboratory Assistant at the Microbiology and Virology departments at both Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, and later Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich. Duties included data entry, processing specimen, using scientific equipment to test samples. Numerical and analytical skills vital for the safety of patients.

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  Home Fundraising Ltd

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  Fundraiser

  Door-to-door fundraising for various charities. As largely commission based work, excellent communication and selling techniques were necessary to convince people to sign up for direct debit donations. Long hours in the cold and dark also required top team work and self-motivation skills.

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  Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice Ltd

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Field Archaeologist

  Excavation. Reconstruction of a Bronze Age malting/drying kiln using traditional techniques, the making of beer using traditional techniques from germination through to brewing, and the repair of reconstructed Chalcolithic round houses.

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  University of Exeter

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Fundraiser

  Telephoning University of Exeter alumni with the aim of keeping in touch with them and their careers, and raising funds for future university projects which require large amounts of donations. Communication and sales techniques critical, along with a friendly manner and team work skills.

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  English Heritage

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  Education Volunteer

  'Stones and Bones Discovery Visit' sessions part time at the new visitor centre at the Stonehenge site. This involves helping 5-14 year olds on school trips engage with Stonehenge and its archaeological landscape, better understand the Neolithic way of life and hopefully make a lasting impact about the cultural importance of heritage.I was also involved in the reconstruction of several Neolithic roundhouses on site, and then similarly volunteered in a role engaging with the rest of the visitors as well as school trips, bringing the stories of Neolithic people to life and helping people understand their heritage. Show less

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  Mountain Warehouse

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Sales Assistant

  Retail of outdoor clothing and equipment. Expedition, skiing and surfing gear require specific technical knowledge to sell to customers.

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  Universidade de São Paulo

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Field Archaeologist

  Exploratory excavation on the Fazenda Monte Alto, near the township of Dourado. Over the course of a month, the excavation established that there certainly had been some palaeo-indian activity in the area, although the dates are as yet unknown, awaiting results from the laboratory. Led by Prof. Astolfo Arouja of USP and Prof. Bruce Bradley of UoE, the excavation is of importance as even if the dating from the lab does not support some of the relevant theories, any information learnt is new, given that the archaeology of Sao Paulo State is currently relatively unknown. Show less

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  RNLI

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

  Ambassador/Fundrasier

  Working primarily alongside RNLI beach lifeguards on the beaches of Dorset, in order to both highlight safety information and raise awareness and funds for the UK's largest life saving charity. During the 10 weeks of the main campaign I was the third top fundraiser in the South Central area, hitting 139% of target. This equates to an estimated £33,525 for the RNLI over the next 5 years, from 151 new members recruited. I was also picked as part of an exclusive team to do the same job at the Southampton International Boat Show in September, where again we beat our targets.I hope to continue a relationship with the RNLI as a part-time fundraiser and safety ambassador, as the work they do on the sea is invaluable to not only the country but specifically to divers. Show less

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  RockReef UK

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2017

  Climbing Instructor

  Instructing and assisting climbers in the safe use of equipment at RockReef climbing wall and pier-to-beach zip line on Bournemouth Pier.Duties included the use and maintenance of TRUEBLUE auto belays, Niko rail systems, dynamic capture blocks and general climbing equipment.

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  Archdrone Ltd

  May 2016 - May 2018

  Co Director

  Archdrone is a small team of aerial archaeologists that specialises in capturing archaeological sites and environments using the latest UAV technologies. Our services include the use of highly sophisticated drones for high resolution imaging, access to remote locations, and 3D mapping.

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  MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology)

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Archaeologist
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  Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeology Network

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  CITiZAN Archaeologist
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  North York Moors National Park Authority

  Jul 2018 - now

  Archaeology Officer

  Mesolithic to modern archaeology. Moorland, dale and coastal. Protecting and managing heritage.Conservation & Climate Change Dept H&S rep, and Society of National Park Staff rep.