Hannah Escott

Experience

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  Crufts FM Radio Station

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2009

  Special Events Reporter and Commentator

  I gave live reports, interviews and ringside commentary of special events rings with the radio crew, and provided specialist knowledge of dog showing as part of a group of experts.

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  University of Dundee

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2012

  Honours Student

  MA (Hons) Geography with Psychology. Dissertation - Aboriginal Engagement in Water Management. This has developed my skills and knowledge of qualitative analysis, interviewing techniques, and confidence in discussing and reporting very sensitive cultural, political and social issues with local stakeholders and national government. 2012- Advanced Hydrology and Water Resources2012- Advanced GIS (Geographical Information Systems)

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  Wyre Forest District Council

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Countryside Ranger

  I was hands on assistant for the management of health and wellbeing of 11 different nature reserves including wetlands, pools, rivers, streams and heathland, dealing with local stakeholder concerns, and supervising disadvantaged children on day trips.

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  Sustrans

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Project Officer

  I worked on the Access to Stations project in Swindon. My main roles include event management such as cycle/walking path launch event, project launch, stakeholder consultation. I lead on the Station Travel Plan for Swindon railway station. My role included research, event planning and management, organising and participating in steering group and coordination group meetings, liaising with the public, local businesses and local government, producing marketing materials, promoting the project through social media, and report writing. Show less

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  King Charles I High School

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Intervention English Teacher

  I worked with small groups of GCSE students to get them from a D to a B grade. I had to structure their learning through creative lessons.

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  West Midlands Combined Authority

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2016

  Sustainable travel officer

  I am worked on the largest sustainable travel project in the country to encourage the West Midlands region to cycle, walk and use public transport.In Education I delivered curriculum based classes, presentations to groups of 3- 300, as well as delivering cycling, walking and public transport activities, I was responsible for the engagement of 8 schools in the Black Country region by delivering their individual action plans.In Community I was responsible for the management of my consultants in delivering over 30 action plans with community groups across the West Midlands. I also delivered journey planning sessions across the region. Show less

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  Overspoke Bikes

  Jun 2014 - now

  Project Manager

  Researching bike reviews and what's new on the market, designing frame builds, arranging press visits, organising Marin and Canfield demo days, managing a 6 day family event called Bewdley Bike Week, supporting community events, dealing with suppliers and customers, assisting in the workshop.

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  Open Trail

  Aug 2016 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  I run cycling activities, Forest School and inspirational presentations for individuals, groups, schools and communities. Cycle coaching- From learning to ride to mountain biking and levels 1-3 cycling proficiency/bikeability.Forest School- activities relating to bushcraft to provide young people with child led activities to enable them to grow and develop using a full range of learning styles.Motivational Presentations- Hannah presents "Dare to Achieve?" explaining the hardwork and determination it takes to go from cycling to school to cycling for Great Britain.I am also a freelance outdoor activity including a level 3 forest school leader. As well as kayaking, climbing and sailing. Show less