Louisa Robertson

Experience

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  Sue Fordyce Barrister & Solicitor

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2009

  Legal Secretary - Part Time role while studying

  Responsibilities:● Personal assistance to principal solicitor● Reception, administration and customer service ● Scheduling● Legal document coordination and archiving● Client database managementAchievements:● Gained a comprehensive understanding of conveyancing and family law with over 6 years spent in this role● As the “face and voice” of the office, successfully promoted a positive image of the business ● Developed ability to multitask in a busy role with a wide variety of responsibilities Show less

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  Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research

  Nov 2005 - Mar 2006

  Research Assistant

  Responsibilities:● Conducted field work for a plant-pollinator interaction study● Identified and collected plant and pollinator specimens, reported to a central databaseAchievements:● Managing own workload, planned daily activities according to climatic conditions to successfully meet stringent research protocols

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  Massey University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Laboratory Demonstrator

  Responsibilities:● Taught Biology of Animals students in Laboratory classes● Demonstrated dissections, explained biological principles, extra-curricular tutoringAchievements:● Developed skills in student education and engagement

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  National Beekeepers Association of New Zealand

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Lead Research Scientist

  Responsibilities● Research design and implementation● Management and coordination of field staff ● Data collation and analysis● Publication of findings and non-technical reporting to client● Oral presentation of findings● Stakeholder and community liaison Achievements:● Use of advanced research and writing skills lead to acceptance of research into the NZ Journal of Crop & Horticultural Science● Successfully managed staff and field surveys within budget and time constraints● Presented findings to Food Safety policy makers and to beekeepers at “Bee Week” in parliament. Show less

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  Golder

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  Research Assistant

  Responsibilities:● Monitored movements of NZ falcon using radio-telemetry Achievements:● Successfully obtained baseline data on falcon movements before installation of a major wind farm● Developed team cooperation skills in adverse on-site field conditions

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  Brett Lane & Associates Pty Ltd - BL&A

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  Zoologist

  Responsibilities:● Environmental and habitat assessments and monitoring ● Threatened flora and fauna targeted field surveys ● Development of threatened species management, translocation and salvage plans ● Desktop surveys and habitat mapping ● Technical and non-technical reporting● Stakeholder engagement Achievements:● Produced reports to clients in line with government legislation and planning scheme policy● Worked in a team to complete field work in challenging conditions Show less

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  Ecologia Environmental Consultants

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Zoologist

  Responsibilities:● Conducted field work for Level 2 Fauna Surveys and Targeted Surveys● Fauna monitoring programs● Fauna ID and handling● Health and Safety, operation of 4WD vehicle, equipment maintenanceAchievements:● Successfully carried out labour intensive field work in hot climates (e.g. Pilbara region)● Developed an extensive knowledge of WA bird, reptile and mammal ecology● Active participant in team projects, using initiative to complete tasks Show less

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  Vintessential Laboratories

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Laboratory Analyst

  ● Calibration of lab equipment ● Record keeping and quality control● Preparation and standardisation of lab reagents● Wastewater analysis ● Drinking water microbiological testing● Wine microbiological testing● Wine chemical analysis using manual and automated methods (including Arena Photometric Analyser)● Administration, reception, customer service and accounts (including use of MYOB)● Despatch and delivery of winemaking products and inventory management

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  RUIC Fire

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2018

  Bushfire Consultant

  ● Bushfire Planning and Design● Field Work● Project Management● Reporting

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  JBS&G - Fast Capable Experts

  Apr 2018 - now

  Associate Environmental Consultant

  Associate Environmental Consultant specialising in Bushfire Planning and Design.