Grace Hitchcox

Marine Geography graduate with a 2:1 from Cardiff University and practical experience across environmental consultancy, marine fieldwork, hydrographic surveying and vessel operations. Confident using GIS, marine survey software and technical datasets to investigate coastal and offshore environments. Brings a strong record of responsibility developed through ten years in high-volume hospitality and recent superyacht work, demonstrating organisation, adaptability, attention to detail and calm decision-making under pressure.

Seeking a graduate role in the marine, environmental, geospatial or offshore sector.

Environmental Advisor Intern - Collaborative Environmental Advisors (CEA)

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

• Supported environmental projects across offshore wind, subsea cables and nuclear development, contributing research and technical information to scoping and environmental assessment work.
• Investigated marine-mammal habitats and potential interactions with interconnector cable routes, presenting findings clearly for project teams and stakeholder discussions.
• Worked with multidisciplinary colleagues and international stakeholders, developing concise technical communication and commercial awareness.

Marine Conservation Volunteer - Wildlife Sense, Kefalonia - Kefalonia

(2024-08 - 2024-08)

• Monitored loggerhead turtle nesting and hatchling activity through structured night surveys, accurate field recording and public engagement.
• Supported Posidonia seagrass, sand-dune and drone surveys and used QGIS to organise and map field observations.

Lead Supervisor - The Chain Locker, Falmouth - Falmouth

(2017-01 - 2026-01)

• Progressed within a busy waterfront hospitality venue to supervise daily operations, coordinate teams and deliver consistently professional service to local and international guests.
• Managed high-volume service, private events and live entertainment while maintaining strong safety, presentation and customer-service standards under pressure.
• Oversaw stock control, supplier ordering and regular stocktakes, balancing operational requirements with accuracy and commercial awareness.
• Supported the upkeep and presentation of six guest rooms and trained colleagues across service and closing procedures.

Interior & Deck Support - M/Y Germania — 84m New-Build Superyacht

(2026-01 - 2026-01)

• Supported commissioning and guest-ready preparation within a fast-paced new-build environment, responding flexibly to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Assisted with provisioning, loading and safe organisation of supplies and managed crew-laundry workflows with accuracy and effective prioritisation.

Stewardess / Deck Support - M/Y Nela — 47m Charter Motor Yacht

(2026-01 - 2026-01)

• Delivered discreet, detail-focused guest service and supported housekeeping, laundry and exterior-maintenance tasks to exacting professional standards.
• Worked effectively within a multinational crew, communicating clearly and contributing across departments as operational needs changed.

BSc (Hons) - Marine Geography - Cardiff University (2021-01 - 2025-01)

Level 4 Diploma - Forensic Science - Truro College