Experience

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  Simon trust ireland

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Sales assistant

  The Simon Trust is a national charity that provides services to and advocates on behalf of people unfortunate enough to find themselves in a homeless situation. I volunteered as a sales assistant in the charity store. I was responsible for greeting and helping customer’s whilst raising awareness of the issue of homelessness in Ireland, dressing windows, shop display and presenting ‘pre-loved’ items for sale. I also interacted with customers on the shop floor, fitting rooms and point of sale and did a sponsored 10,000ft skydive. Show less

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  Long line surf school

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Lifeguard

  As a trained lifeguard I volunteered my time and skills to assist at a festival that enabled children and adults with learning and physical disabilities to experience the joy of surfing for the first time.

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  University of london lifesaving club

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Training coordinator

  As training coordinator of the lifesaving team I planned and lead first aid and lifeguard rescue training every week for the team to compete at national level competitions in lifesaving. The team became the national champions in 2014. I also organised and coordinated with the staff at ULU for the room and pool bookings.

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  Barefoot divers

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Eco-divemaster

  I completed my PADI Eco-divemaster internship at Barefoot Divers in Roatan Honduras. Barefoot Divers is a 5-star Platinum valet dive resort. As a divemaster I gave dive briefings, provided safety and environmental information, lead guest dives, carried out training, provided full valet service (loading tanks, setting up their equipment, providing water and refreshments on board, maintaining equipment) and filled tanks (compressor experience). As an Eco-divemaster and having extensive marine biology knowledge from my academic career I was able to provide extra information about the dive sites and species that guests observed which made each dive feel special and made them more excited to get back in the water and dive again (repeat customers). Having experience as a customer myself at many dive resorts and training centers across the globe I have an in-depth knowledge from a service-user point of view. This coupled with my experience working at a premium resort as a divemaster I understand the importance of high quality service, but paramount to this the importance to safety first while diving. Show less

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  Ibed university of amsterdam

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

  Research intern

  Flexibility of phytoplankton pigment composition in response to light and nitrogen.• I cultured Dunaliela tertiolecta and Synechococus BS5 in monoculture chemostats, then ran the cultures to steady state, taking incident light intensity, temperature and pH measurements each day. • I used a spectrophotometer to record the light absorption spectrum and carried out pigment and nutrient analyses.• I developed a mathematical model to simulate the changes in D. tertiolecta pigment composition under varying light and nitrogen conditions. Show less

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  Imares wageningen ur

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Research intern

  Diversity, distribution, and relative abundance of rays in the coastal waters of the windward islands of the Dutch Caribbean.• I investigated the structure (depth, management regime, habitat complexity, island) of ray species assemblages in the coastal waters of Saba, Saba Bank, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten using stereo Baited Remote Underwater Video.• Report prepared for the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance.

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  Sea going green

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Co founder
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  Love the oceans

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Venture leader (site manager)

  • I was responsible for the safety and well-being of all volunteers and staff on-site. • I coordinated and oversaw all key program areas (fisheries monitoring, coral reef and megafauna surveys, swimming lessons, teaching, and painting at the local schools). I developed and delivered lectures and field training in these areas.• I taught researchers how to conduct research safely and ethically when abroad.

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  University of manchester

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Research internship

  Governing the Smart City: Insights from an EU Lighthouse Project in Manchester (UK). • Empirical research investigating (i) how cities become ‘smarter’ and more sustainable and (ii)the policies, governance, and practicalities of implementing smart technology.• The primary methodology consisted of semi-structured interviews with key informants and an iterative coding and theming process.• A project evaluation report was prepared for the European Commission.• I also contributed to the natural capital assessments and social return on investments work package aiming to reveal the 'invisible' benefits for stakeholders and beneficiaries of smart city technology. Show less

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  Ulster wildlife

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2023

  • I lead over 20 evidence-based consultation responses on fisheries, planning, development and conservation issues for Ulster Wildlife and the wider NGO sector.• I implemented successful policy influence that delivered significant and impactful environmental outcomes for the environmental sector, for example, securing a commitment from NI Government departments to co-develop an Elasmobranch Action Plan and Blue Carbon Action Plan. • I secured buy-in from multi-sectoral partners and established the first marine habitat restoration project in Northern Ireland.• I developed strategic and highly effective partnerships between the NGO and commercial fishing sectors resulting in two funded collaborative projects and two joint public consultation responses on fisheries and conservation issues.• I represented Ulster Wildlife on national and international stakeholder forums and in the media and co-chaired the Strangford Lough MPA Management Plan Group.• I identified areas of development required to progress UW’s marine vision and corporate strategy and developed key funding initiatives and applications securing up to £1.6 million. Show less

  • Marine Conservation Manager

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Sea Deep Project Coordinator

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
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  Save our seas foundation (sosf)

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  Project leader

  Grants awarded to early-career scientists, conservationists and educators working on short and finite projects (that are part of a larger endeavour).

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  Slr consulting

  Mar 2023 - now

  Marine specialist
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  Rspb

  Jun 2023 - now

  Advisory committee member

  Provide insight into the views and interests of stakeholders in Northern Ireland relevant to the strategy and work of the RSPB.

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  One young world

  Sept 2023 - now

  One young world ambassador

  I was awarded the National Lottery Heritage Fund Scholarship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2023.• I was chosen to speak on the main stage to over 2000 people from 190 countries about our island’s environmental and climatic future.• I participated in a panel of young environmentalists from Northern Ireland to discuss climate issues.

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  The office for environmental protection

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Marine specialist