Aaron Thompson Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Western Australia

Experienced at developing mining proposals, mine closure plans, water quality monitoring, fauna rehabilitation, and sustainability reporting.

New Zealand

Wellington

Northland, New Zealand

As a senior, I lead several national programs:Improving regulatory practices through strategic targetting, incentivising voluntary compliance, and advancing cooperative and innovative opportunities;Increasing awareness of the value indigenous forest management provides for the future of New Zealand across multiple social scales; andOngoing regulation and adaptive management of the swamp kauri industry;In addition I continue to support projects such as the development of a sustainable industry utilising Northlands Totara resource, responses to Ministerial enquiries, and demonstrating responsible and transparent governance.

New Zealand

Proudly designed & implemented the governments national commemorative planting initiative, Matariki Tu Rākau. Leading the project, ensuring it's success through its first year and beyond.

Whangarei, Northland

I am an advisor for sustainable indigenous forestry management in New Zealand and act as a regulator under the Forests Act 1949.My present focus is to support the implementation of new management measures to increase oversight over the swamp kauri sector.

Auckland

Within the Biodiversity team of the Environmental Services unit my role involved:• Conducting environmental monitoring of conservation covenants • Communicating technical information through land management reports• Establishing relationships with the community• Managing ecological data, particularly GIS ecosystem mapping and analysing survey data (e.g. ecosystem spatial extents, threatened species data, hydrological overlays)• Providing technical advice and supervision of students conducting environmental surveys• Supporting the ecological prioritisation of parks project for local boards in Auckland

Kaukapakapa, Auckland, New Zealand

I was responsible for the care of the exotic ungulate fauna on a private 1000-acre estate, typically covering weekends and public holidays as this job was primarily for my own enjoyment.As the sole employee during the periods for which I worked, I earned my reputation as a reliable, hard working employee, capable of working independently.Pest control (rat, mouse, avian, invertebrate), VIP stakeholder management, and conservation advocacy were additional components to this job.

Auckland, New Zealand

Conducted research on hypoxia selective anticancer drug development for the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre.Managing my workload while also completing my University studies. The opportunity for which I will always remain grateful to the ACSRC.Demonstrated skills: • Data analysis & report writing• Project management • Experimental design• Surgical procedures• Interdepartmental communication• Laboratory work (e.g. tissue culture, pharmacokinetic, drug formulation, spectrophotometry)

Auckland, New Zealand

• Staff training and departmental management• Management of aquatic, avian, invertebrate, and reptile habitat systems• Leading and communicating with interdepartmental teams• Customer service including specialist advice and consultations• Conservation advocacy including education regarding current or potential pest speciesLater amalgamated with Animates

Auckland, New Zealand

• Captive management of indigenous and exotic biota (incl. breeding & rehabilitation)• Primarily involved with elephants, carnivores, reptiles & amphibians.• Creation and maintenance of artificial environments• Pest control (e.g. rats, mice, invertebrates, avian)• Conservation advocacy

Post-Graduate Certificate, Business

Post-Graduate Diploma In Science, (Biodiversity, Biosecurity, And Conservation)

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biological And Environmental Sciences

Activities and Societies: Science Student advocate on the following committees (2008 – 2010): School of Biological Sciences Staff-Student.