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Mollie Burns

Mollie Burns

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Standards and Impacts Coordinator at LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

  • Education

    • King George V College

      2014 - 2016
      A Levels

      𝟭 𝗔𝗦 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: Geology𝟯 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀: English Language; Media Studies; Geography𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗲

    • Greenbank High School

      2009 - 2014
      GCSEs

      𝟭𝟬 𝗚𝗖𝗦𝗘𝘀 (including English Language/Literature and Mathematics)𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗲

    • University of Warwick

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Science - MSc Sustainable Crop Production: Agronomy for the 21st Century Distinction

      Activities and Societies: School Ambassador (Scholarship Duties); Climate Reality Warwick Member 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:✓ Crop Physiology and Production✓ Advances in Crop Protection✓ Soil Sustainability and the Environment✓ Project or Work Placement✓ Climate Change✓ Organic and Low Input Systems✓ Biodiversity, Conservation and Ecosystem Services✓ Cereal, Oilseed and Root Crop Agronomy✓ Introduction to BASIS Crop Protection✓ Plant Breeding and Trial Design for Registration✓ Challenges of Global Food… Show more 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:✓ Crop Physiology and Production✓ Advances in Crop Protection✓ Soil Sustainability and the Environment✓ Project or Work Placement✓ Climate Change✓ Organic and Low Input Systems✓ Biodiversity, Conservation and Ecosystem Services✓ Cereal, Oilseed and Root Crop Agronomy✓ Introduction to BASIS Crop Protection✓ Plant Breeding and Trial Design for Registration✓ Challenges of Global Food Security𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲:'The Effects of Temperature on the Pollination of Tomato Crops'This dissertation was completed over a four month period and received 75%.The Good University Guide best university for teaching quality and Times Higher Education UK University of the Year runner up (2020 - 2021). Show less

    • Edge Hill University

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Geography First Class

      Activities and Societies: Student Representative 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰:✓ Introducing Human Geographies✓ Practising Human Geographies✓ Introducing Physical Geographies✓ Environmental Issues✓ Practical Skills for Geography and the Environment✓ Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Science Research𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟱:✓ Research Methods for Physical Geography and Environmental Science✓ Environmental Research in Practice✓ Geomorphology✓ Weather, Climate… Show more 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰:✓ Introducing Human Geographies✓ Practising Human Geographies✓ Introducing Physical Geographies✓ Environmental Issues✓ Practical Skills for Geography and the Environment✓ Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Science Research𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟱:✓ Research Methods for Physical Geography and Environmental Science✓ Environmental Research in Practice✓ Geomorphology✓ Weather, Climate and Soils✓ Urban and Rural Geographies✓ Digital Geographies𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟲:✓ Dissertation in Geography✓ Natural Hazards✓ Heritage Tourism✓ Wetlands✓ Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS)𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲:'The Effects of Treated Wastewater onto Agricultural Soils: A Case Study of GA Pet Food Partners in Bretherton, Lancashire'This dissertation was completed over a nine month period, received 90% and was nominated for the Alfred Steers Dissertation Prize by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Show less

  • Experience

    • Tesco

      Oct 2014 - Feb 2022

      Held responsible for carrying out a variety of transactions whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service. This was a challenging, yet rewarding experience as a ‘key worker’ working to provide essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Became widely cross-trained over numerous departments including the kiosk, checkouts, self-service, scan-as-you-shop (SAYS), dotcom and on the shop floor (ambient and fresh). Developed knowledge and experience to assist with providing excellent operational services.

      • Customer Service Assistant

        Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

      • Customer Assistant

        Oct 2014 - Nov 2019

    • Bright Network

      Jul 2020 - Jul 2020
      Consulting Intern

      Gained invaluable experience as a consulting intern during the three-day online programme. Responsible for carrying out a real-life work sample based on the information gained from leading employers and further networked with over 10,000 people. Developed a range of core and transferable skills to assist with my career goals within the agricultural industry.𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁.

    • IFSTAL - Interdisciplinary Food Systems Teaching and Learning

      Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
      Trainee

      Participated in online training and workshop programmes designed to enhance postgraduate level knowledge of the food system. This was achieved by networking with like-minded individuals about the current social, economic and environmental factors affecting global food security.

    • LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

      Feb 2022 - now

      Responsible for delivering key standard-setting and impacts projects and activities within the LEAF Marque team. Involved in supporting the wider Technical department to support the integration of the IFM and LEAF Marque workstreams. Worked with the LEAF Marque team and other key individuals to develop and deliver LEAF Marque's core standard-setting activity, including the development of the LEAF Marque Standard and its supporting materials, contribution to its external projects and the development of LEAF Marque's core technical activities, resource, and services. Involved in the development and assurance of the LEAF Marque Standard, including writing control points, reviewing other assurance systems, and attending public consultations. Responsible for the delivery of internal and external projects (e.g., AgriCaptureCO2), presentations, and workshops. A member of the 'Race to Zero' Committee, part of the UNFCCC campaign involving LEAF, which aims to half carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.

      • Standards and Impacts Coordinator

        Aug 2024 - now

      • Standard Setting Officer

        Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

      • Technical Officer

        Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Learning Design for Sustainability

      LinkedIn
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Essentials

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • The Practices of High-Performing Employees

      LinkedIn
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1)

      City & Guilds
      Jun 2021

    • Driving Licence

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Jul 2016

    • Indoor Group Cycling Certificate

      Indoor Cycling Institute
      Apr 2025

    • National Citizen Service Graduate

      NCS - National Citizen Service Trust
      Sept 2014

    • FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid At Work (RQF)

      Pragmatic Consulting Ltd
      May 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mollie Burns
      Clyde Higgs Scholarship School of Life Sciences (SLS) (University of Warwick) Jul 2020 I was awarded the Clyde Higgs Scholarship by the School of Life Sciences (SLS) at the University of Warwick. This award was obtained as a result of my great interest in pursuing a career within the agri-food sector.The scholarship is part of 'The Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust', which was left by Elizabeth Creak herself to 'support and encourage new blood in farming and finance projects to help farmers survive and ultimately thrive in their challenging modern environment'.
    • Awarded to Mollie Burns
      Undergraduate Dissertation Department of Geography and Geology (Edge Hill University) Jun 2019 I received the highest mark ever obtained by a student for an undergraduate dissertation within the Department of Geography and Geology at Edge Hill University. My dissertation entitled 'The Effects of Treated Wastewater onto Agricultural Soils: A Case Study of GA Pet Food Partners in Bretherton, Lancashire' achieved an overall grade of 90% which is the equivalent to an A+.To further this, my dissertation was selected by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) for the Alfred Steers… Show more I received the highest mark ever obtained by a student for an undergraduate dissertation within the Department of Geography and Geology at Edge Hill University. My dissertation entitled 'The Effects of Treated Wastewater onto Agricultural Soils: A Case Study of GA Pet Food Partners in Bretherton, Lancashire' achieved an overall grade of 90% which is the equivalent to an A+.To further this, my dissertation was selected by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) for the Alfred Steers Dissertation Prize. If chosen, I would have received an award for the best undergraduate dissertation in a UK geography department (2019 - 2020). Show less
    • Awarded to Mollie Burns
      Yellowstone National Park Summer Opportunity International Office / Student Opportunity Fund (Edge Hill University) Feb 2019 I was granted a place on an educational trip to visit Yellowstone National Park located in the United States of America between the 17 and 27 May 2019 by the International Office and Student Opportunity Fund for my hard work and commitment as a student at Edge Hill University.This was a 10-day Summer Opportunity to develop critical thinking skills alongside multi-discipline international team-working with partnered university Montclair State.Alongside critical thinking and… Show more I was granted a place on an educational trip to visit Yellowstone National Park located in the United States of America between the 17 and 27 May 2019 by the International Office and Student Opportunity Fund for my hard work and commitment as a student at Edge Hill University.This was a 10-day Summer Opportunity to develop critical thinking skills alongside multi-discipline international team-working with partnered university Montclair State.Alongside critical thinking and team-building exercises, opportunities to enhance my knowledge regarding the economic management, tourism, conservation, management, biology and ecology of Yellowstone National Park became readily available. Show less
    • Awarded to Mollie Burns
      Academic Achievement Award Mr King (King George V College) Jul 2016 I received an English Language academic achievement award for my hard work and commitment within this subject during my time at King George V Sixth Form College.
    • Awarded to Mollie Burns
      Academic Achievement Award Mr Graham (King George V College) Jul 2016 I was nominated for a Geography academic achievement award for my hard work and commitment within this subject during my time at King George V Sixth Form College.
    • Awarded to Mollie Burns
      Academic Achievement Award Mr Hughes (King George V College) Jul 2016 I received a Media Studies academic achievement award for my hard work and commitment within this subject during my time at King George V Sixth Form College.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by YPHA on Sept 2023
      YPHAAssociated with Mollie Burns

    • Beach Cleaner

      Issued by Marine Conservation Society on Jun 2018
      Marine Conservation SocietyAssociated with Mollie Burns

    • Canoe Safari Operative

      Issued by WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) on May 2018
      WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)Associated with Mollie Burns

    • Student Representative

      Issued by Edge Hill University on Sept 2017
      Edge Hill UniversityAssociated with Mollie Burns