Bsc hons Earth Sciences
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Conscientious and ambitious Bachelors of Natural Sciences graduate with experience in complex problem solving, critical thinking, finding, analysing and interpreting data, a highly skilled communicator with high levels of presentation, literacy, numeracy and application of I.T.
Experience of working in the community in a professional setting as a teacher of physics, Primary school teacher , co-opted school governor and as a member of the resource committee managing the budget, staffing levels and through active monitoring, evaluating and implementing of policy. Studying an Environmental degree through the Open University has allowed me to develop my critical thinking and problem-solving skills .I have gained valuable experience in research methods through project work undertaken and I have accomplished several independent studies ranging from stone weathering analyses, aquatic invertebrate abundance surveys, I have reviewed palaeontological datasets, forming and testing hypotheses and assessed raw evidence to draw logical decisions based upon data and statistical analyses. I have vast experience in performing library , literature ,citation and primary research paper searches using Scopus and other databases.
With a strong application of numeracy, I have been able to solve complex scientific problems and have undertaken various data statistical analysis activities in support of these investigations. Using these skills, I have been successful at implementing energy budgets , carbon reviews , cost analysis and energy forecasting as my role of Environmental engineer. I have demonstrated strong scientific communication skills to both trained and untrained audiences.
Raising awareness on environmental stewardship through bulletins, posters and talking with staff was key to successfully communicating environmental issues and policy's. Managing my self-directed study has been key in refining my time management skills, responsiveness to change and my abilities to prepare and prioritise workloads. I served as a co-opted school governor at Knights Enham primary school and was able to support the new management team in revitalising the school.
I’ve been part of creating and reviewing major new policy decisions, redundancy appeals ,staff restructuring decisions , new strategic planning for the coming years and also served on the resources committee supporting budgetary decisions. I have started to study a National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management (NEBOSH) for my own personal growth
Physics Teacher Winton Community Academy-Andover, Hampshire August 2023 to Present Teacher of physics in secondary school.
Graduate Environmental Engineer Preformed Line Products-Andover, Hampshire January 2022 to Present Graduate environmental engineer for an aluminium manufacturing company working towards setting and reaching Net zero and implementing life cycle analysis, energy efficiency processes and product carbon footprints to reduce GHG emissions , to promote sustainability, influence policy and create environmental stewardship across the business.
Learning Support Assistant Hampshire County Council, Knights Enham School January 2020 to December 2022 Working one to one with children, supporting their educational needs. Fire marshal and afterschool club leader.
Hard landscaper KBL LTD January 2017 to December 2019 Landscaping of residential and commercial properties: Hedge/ tree and shrub planting. Turf laying . Preparation and cultivation of land. Fencing, ground maintenance and labouring duties as required. Health and safety in the workplace and tool maintenance.
Maintenance Leader Handy Man January 2015 to December 2017 Cholderton Charlies :Maintenance and improvement to grounds and buildings, safety checks on equipment, animal handling. Groundwork, carpentry, plumbing, brickwork. Pest and Predator control. Relief warden . Fencing and woodland management. Grass/brush cutting, landscaping. General building repairs. Mechanical Repairs/Maintenance. Health and safety and customer service.
Night Manager Winchester Royal Hotel January 2005 to December 2007 Responsible for hotel business between 11pm and 8am.Aware of licensing and excise Act and worked to a code of conduct. Adhere fire regulations and perform fire walks. Selling unsold rooms at discount prices depending on room availability.
Responsible for managing bar, reception room service duties. Manage guest requests throughout night and responsible for security and stock control. Responsible for cashing up days takings and preparing petty cash.
My skills were recognized and was given the opportunity to train new members of staff.
Print Apprenticeship January 1999 to December 2004 Set-print : Main responsibility was to create printing plates using artwork and film but worked in all aspects of the print industry from the planning stages up to the finished product. Produced accurate and precise lithographic printing plates and responsible for maintenance of equipment and stock control. Operation of a semi-automatic camera to produce film from artwork.
Operation of a single colour press/digital press and numbering and foiling machines. Usage of telephone and all machinery including guillotine, paper drill, laminator, folder and stitcher and performing daily stock audits. Built solid relationships with customers resulting in repeat business.
Involved in reducing carbon footprint and reducing overheads within the factory. Produced work to a high standard and accountable for quality of products within finishing department
Natural Sciences 2 (BSc) The Open University 2022
Game and wildlife management (National Diploma) Sparsholt College September 2006 to July 2008
Business Studies (A level) Peter Symonds College 2003
G.C.S.E's x 9 Perins Community School September 1996 to July 1999
