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Brendan Dickerson

Brendan Dickerson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate Environmental Consultant: Driving Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future

  • Education

    • St.Columba's College

      2008 - 2014
      High School Biology- A, Chemistry- B, Physics- B, Geology- B, English-B, Irish- B, French- C

      Activities and Societies: Basketball, Cricket, Chamber Choir, School Choir, Gym Head of House of a boys Boarding house.

    • University College Cork

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Laws - LLM Environmental 2.1

      Environmental Law Masters. Dissertation title: Institutional Arrangements for transboundary Marine Spatial Planning in Ireland with a special focus on Offshore Renewable Energy.

    • National University of Ireland, Galway

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor’s Degree Marine Sciences 2.1

      Activities and Societies: NUIG surf club captain 2016/2017, Head Safety Officer 2017/2018. Marine Science undergraduate. Thesis on the impact of an outflow pipe on intertidal sediments around Kinsale and Oysterhaven, Co. Cork, Ireland. Multivariate analyses was used to classify habitats using species present at specific stations with known sediment types.

    • National University of Ireland, Galway

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Sciences 2.1

      Activities and Societies: Surf Club Captain (2017) | Surf Club Head Lifeguard (2018)

    • University College Cork

      2018 - 2019
      Master's degree Science Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2.1

      I focused primarily on aquaculture and am currently working on oyster health for my dissertation. The course involved writing numerous scientific papers and carrying out fieldwork such as barnacle surveys in Scotland and Garrettstown as well as fish diversity in Cork harbour. I used Rstudio for statistical analyses and QGIS for Geographical Information Systems analyses. Modules included fisheries studies, genetics, aquaculture, and marine mammal zoology.

  • Experience

    • NGS Products

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2014
      General technician

      I worked on the floor operating systems and doing general metal fabrication tasks.

    • Kwazulu Natal Sharks Board

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
      Student Researcher

      Summer job working at the KZN Sharks Board. Participated in genetic research using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reactions) on fin tissue samples. Data compiling and analyses on Microsoft Excel.

    • Vortex Aviation

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2017
      Intern

      Summer intern for two summers. This involved compiling data on Microsoft Excel and creating status report on locations and companies of engines stored at the facility.

    • Achill Oysters

      May 2018 - Sept 2018
      Floor Staff

      My job involved processing and packaging oysters from the class A waters around Achill as part of a team. Daily tank checks for salinity and temperature are carried out, as well as upkeep of plant hygiene to the highest standards as set by HACCP.

    • University College Cork

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2019
      Masters Student

      Focus on environmental aspects with a thesis written on oyster health and influences of Gender/shore height on growth and associated pathogens for Crassostrea gigas, Pacific oysters.

    • Abtran

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
      Customer Service Representative

      RSA licence processing for 2 months and Mail room operative for 1 month.

    • DixonBrosnan

      Dec 2019 - Jan 2022
      Environmental Consultant

    • Virgin Media Ireland

      May 2020 - Sept 2020
      Technical Support Specialist

    • University College Cork

      Sept 2020 - Jan 2022
      Masters Student

      Currently I am studying an LLM in Environmental and Natural resources Law

    • NSF International

      Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
      Lead Auditor

    • AQUAFACT International Services Ltd.

      Jun 2022 - now

      As an environmental consultant specializing in writing environmental impact assessments, I meticulously evaluate the potential effects of proposed projects on the environment. Through comprehensive research and analysis, I identify key environmental concerns, assess potential risks, and develop strategies to mitigate adverse impacts. My expertise lies in providing insightful recommendations that balance environmental preservation with project development goals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering sustainable practices. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to environmental stewardship, I strive to deliver comprehensive assessments that empower informed decision-making and contribute to a more sustainable future. Show less

      • Graduate Environmental Consultant

        Nov 2023 - now

      • Laboratory Technician

        Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HACCP (Food Safety) Auditor

      Irish Food Safety International
      Oct 2021

    • Manual handling

      Prestige Training Galway
      Sept 2022

    • First Aid Response

      Servisource Training
      Jan 2023

    • STCW Personal Survival Techniques

      Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency
      Mar 2023

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Generation Climate Europe on Apr 2020
      Generation Climate EuropeAssociated with Brendan Dickerson

    • Builder

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jun 2013
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Brendan Dickerson