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I am a friendly down to earth individual looking to gain employment within the environmental/agricultural/animal husbandry sector. I have a host of practical ‘hands on’ experience and knowledge in many ecological, agricultural and wildlife habitat areas.

Ecologist with experience in protected species surveys, ECoW, freshwater surveys, water quality monitoring, and environmental microbiology

A highly motivated individual with a proven track record of success. A passion for conservation which I want to share with others. MRes Endangered Species Recover and Conservation degree holder. Looking for a chance to apply my skills and knowledge.

Over 25 years of successfully creating and delivering ambitious and transformative visions in education, culture, tourism and entertainment in the commercial and non-for-profit sectors.

GIS digital mapping and Small Business IT Consultant since 2001 with expertise in renewable energy, conservation, woodlands/forestry and agri-environment work.

  • GIS map production
  • Spatial Data Management
  • Bespoke ArcGIS Training
  • GIS/GPS Field surveys

Having had varied positions including self-employment, construction and catering sectors, a change in circumstances focused my lifelong interest in wildlife and the environment.  
By studying, training and gaining experience through persistence I finally managed to attend University to complete a BSc Hons in Countryside Management with a career in conservation as a goal.
Have a determination to achieve employment in interesting countryside, species or landscape management in wildlife, habitats or the environmental sectors through use of personal learning, understanding, knowledge, training and experience.  
Researching, experience of setting up projects, achievable outcomes, business processes, and management skills coupled with in-field ground truth experience from running busy kitchens to voluntary groups or habitat management or improvement.
Developed, worked on and been part of community projects, businesses and voluntary groups, with both communication and physical skills contributing transferable skills gained in varied and competent positions.  From driving, machinery operation/maintenance to computing packages, or chair of groups, people skills, team work and health and safety learning these have been essential in working environments.  A self-focus and determination has always been useful in positions of self-employment as it is only yourself to make it work, but the positive, enjoyment and excitement of the job or project brings forward all of the experience and skills to achieve positive outcomes.    

Eleven years experience as professional writer, 13 years as forest craftsman/ grounds maintenance, seeking remote freelance writing projects in promotion, grant writing and education.

Ecological Landscape Designer, Builder & Manager 

Special focus on eco-friendly, low impact, nature-based design solutions to modern rural and urban challenges | Habitat Creation & Conservation | Agroforestry | Community-based Activism

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