Experience

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  University of queensland

  Jul 2003 - Dec 2003

  Research assistant

  Co-author of a community report that developed protocols for the ecological monitoring of critical habitats for grey nurse sharks in southern Queensland • data collection on SCUBA.

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  Csiro

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2004

  Vacation scholar

  Contributed to a study of the age and growth of swordfish in Western Australian waters using marginal increment analysis of fin rays.

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  Voyages

  Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Naturalist guide

  Led a range of interpretive nature-based activities for resort guests including • reef and forest walks • bird watching • turtle nesting tours • surf-ski tours • marine slide shows • Junior Rangers Program (ages 7-12) • snorkelling

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  University of queensland

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Research assistant

  Organised and implemented field surveys and experiments with intertidal organisms on rocky shores, maintained salt water tidal aquariums and supervised third-year research students.

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  British antarctic survey

  Jan 2008 - May 2010

  Planned and implemented a research program to investigate the physiological capacities of Antarctic marine organisms: • measured respiration rates and other physiological characters (limits for activity) • preserved samples for genetic and biochemical analysis • developed culture systems for seasonal scale temperature cycling • assisted in regular measurements of iceberg impact • measured benthic re-colonisation and reproductive status in a range of benthic invertebrates • conducted scientific diving in open water and under sea ice. Show less

  • Marine Biologist

    May 2008 - May 2010

  • Assistant Marine Geologist

    Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
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  Frc environmental

  Aug 2010 - May 2015

  Delivered environmental projects across a range of aquatic environments, including • seagrass, mangrove and salt marsh ecosystems • coral reef ecosystems • freshwater wetlands, rivers and streams • lakes and dams. Provided specialist consultant services relating to freshwater, estuarine and marine surveys, assessment, management, monitoring and reporting for industries including port and maritime, mining / oil / gas, linear infrastructure, hydro-power, fisheries and aquaculture.

  • Senior Ecologist

    Sept 2012 - May 2015

  • Aquatic Ecologist

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
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  Hatch

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Environmental consultant

  Contributed to the collation of EIS's for several projects in the Solomon Islands: • reviewed / summarized technical reports • developed mitigation measures for potential impacts to marine and freshwater ecosystems, and • developed a conservation strategy in conjunction with a key NGO. (Secondment position)

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  Hatfield consultants

  May 2015 - Dec 2019

  Provided aquatic environment inputs to project teams to ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislative and regulatory requirements, specifically environmental assessment requirements and implementation of the aquatic environmental components of regulatory approvals • Managed teams of specialists and technicians responsible for conducting aquatic environmental baseline surveys and monitoring studies, and prepared and led field programs required for aquatic environmental data collection • Managed and delivered small to large, complex projects throughout Western Canada, including planning and allocating resources, managing and coordinating subcontractors, budget tracking, progress reporting, and identifying, managing and mitigating Project issues and risks. Show less

  • Deputy Lead, Marine & Coastal Development, Natural Resources & Planning

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Senior Marine & Environmental Specialist

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Senior Environmental Specialist

    May 2015 - Jan 2018
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  Australian antarctic division

  May 2020 - now

  • Senior Environmental Officer, Monitoring & Management

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Environmental Project Officer

    May 2020 - Oct 2022