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A motivated university graduate, looking for work in environmental resource management / consultancy sectors. Enthusiastic, reliable and competent with a good eye for detail, possessing the ability to operate upon own initiative or as a resourceful team member. Conscientious and able to maintain a consistently high standard of work, even to tight deadlines. Experience of working with the public has taught the value of tact and diplomacy as well as a degree of assertiveness. A logical, yet creative thinker, both down-to-earth and good-humoured.
Education
2002 – 2003 Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
MSc Marine Resource Development and Protection
- Oceanography, Marine Biology and Ecology
- Marine Resource Development and Legislation
- Applied Coastal/Estuarine Science and Management
- Environmental Monitoring and Control, Marine Oil Pollution
- Shellfish and Bioresource Exploitation
- Environmental Toxicology
- Thesis: A Participatory Approach for Sustainable Management of the Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) on the San Andres Archipelago, Colombia
1996 – 1999 The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
BSc (hons) Geology – 2:1
- Vertebrate and Invertebrate Evolution, Palaeontology & Palaeoecology
- Palaeoceanography and Micropalaeontology
- Advanced Stratigraphy and Palaeoenvironments
- Global Structure, Tectonics and Continental Deformation
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology & Peterogenesis
- Sedimentary Petrology, Diagenesis and Facies Analysis
- Geochemistry and Applied Geophysics
- Geological Data Handling and Information Systems
- Dissertation: The Geochemistry of Soft-Part Taphonomy
- Research Project: Geological Mapping of the Isle of Kerrera
1989 – 1996 Crossley Heath Grammar School, Skircoat Road Moor, Savile Park, Halifax, HX3 0HG
- A – levels: Geology, Physics, Biology, General Studies
- GCSEs: 3 A's and 6 B's
Computing skills: Microsoft Office and Apple Macintosh Apple Works
Languages: Basic Spanish
Employment
Sep 02 – present
NAMASTE, 41 West Preston St & COCONUT GROVE, 3 Lochrin Terr, both Edinburgh
Waitress (P/T)
- General waitressing duties at two busy, city centre restaurants (including cashing up)
Sep 01 – Sep 02
I did various things including backpacking around Australia and Thailand from March '02 till September '02. During this time I worked casually as:
- A cook on a deep sea fishing trawler, Western Australia
- A waitress in Perth: Le Bistro, 43 Solomon Street, Mosmon Park, Perth, WA 6012
- A farm-hand on a cattle ranch, Queensland
Before then I cycled around Denmark for six weeks and did some temporary nanny / housekeeping work in both London and Manchester.
05 Jul 01 – 15 Sep 01
Bar Gregal, Puerto D'Alcudia, Mallorca, Spain
Waitress / Bar Assistant (F/T)
- Sole English speaking waitress in a touristy, Spanish pizzeria
- General bar duties, including opening & cashing up
- Stock control and some cleaning
- Tapas preparation!
Jan 01 – May 01
Emilio and Elizabeth Botin, Calle de los Pinos 10, Somosaguas, 28223, Madrid, Spain
Nanny (F/T)
- Sole charge of three children, ages 3, 5 & 8
- English teacher
Jan 00 – Dec 00
Riorden and Debbie Welby, Calle Cordoba 9, Calahonda, Mijas Costa, 29650, Malaga, Spain
Nanny / Mother's Help (F/T)
- Care of five children, ages 5, 8, 11, 12 & 14
- Driving children to and from school, homework help, tidying up after and entertaining
- Cooking, washing and ironing for the whole family (also dog walking!)
Jun 98 – Sep 98 & Jun 99 – Nov 99
M.S Solutions, Marshall Court, 125 Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 9UD
Marketing Assistant (F/T vacation work)
- Answered campaign hotlines
- Compiled daily and weekly response reports
- Mail-merging, data entry & general administration work
- Cover for reception and switchboard
Sep 98 – May 99
Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH
Theatre Steward and Bar Assistant (P/T)
- Resolved box office queries / customer care
- Theatre stewarding
- General bar duties
Jan 96 – Sep 97
The Sanctuary Night-club, Digbeth, Birmingham, B3 3SG
Bar Assistant and Event Promoter (P/T)
- Bar work including nightly cashing up
- 'Night' promotion and flyering
Jun 97 – Sep 97
BCA, 87 Newman Street, London, W19 4EN
Member of field sales team (F/T vacation work)
- Product promotion at various nation-wide events
- Exceeded weekly sales targets
Jun 95 - Sep 96
Compass Theatre Ltd, Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX
Office Assistant (P/T and F/T vacation work)
- General administration work
- Reception cover
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 22.07.78
Nationality: British
Driving Licence: Full, clean, UK driving licence
Interests: Hill walking, cycling, theatre and travel
References: Available upon request
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