Anne O'Dea Email & Phone Number

Australia And International

We undertake contracts and consultancies dealing with natural and cultural resource management, specialising in environmental, cultural and workforce matters with a focus on seeing projects from inception to completion.Our professional services include but are not limited to writing reports and strategies, running research and practical conservation and research projects, developing and implementing environmental and cultural interpretation and education programs and materials, guest… Show more We undertake contracts and consultancies dealing with natural and cultural resource management, specialising in environmental, cultural and workforce matters with a focus on seeing projects from inception to completion.Our professional services include but are not limited to writing reports and strategies, running research and practical conservation and research projects, developing and implementing environmental and cultural interpretation and education programs and materials, guest lecturers and trainers on environmental, cultural and workforce matters including cross cultural exchange and mentoring. We like to work in beautiful places on interesting jobs.Current projects: Developing Conservation Education Tours with Conservation Volunteers Australia, Volunteer Campground Host on Schouten Island Tasmania (April 2019)Recent projects: Consultants for Woodland Park Zoo from Seattle with the YUS Tree Kangaroo Conservation Project in PNG to develop a conservation based education and capacity building program for local villages. Consultants to the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) in the YUS Conservation Area, PNG to develop marine monitoring programs and make recommendations for the future. Green Army team leader researching Gouldian finches with Indigenous youth in Katherine NT Guide for Eco Tours for CVA (Conservation Volunteers Australia) including o Coordinator, Researcher and Guide for Nesting Marine Turtle Monitoring program at Eco Beach WA and for Southern Hairy Nosed wombats at Brookfield Conservation Park SAo Team leaders for rewilding survey at Little Desert o Eco tour guide with school groups to Fraser Island, Little Desert and Tasmania Some past projects: Event organiser for Little Desert Nature Lodge Bird and Wildflower Week, Developed a concept plan for Little Desert Lodge events and education program. Assisted with set up of 2015 Kakadu Bird Week. Coordinator for set up of Kakadu National Park 2015 marine turtle survey. Show less

Australia

Guider and presenter on various natural science, culture, geology and history topics for Coral Expeditions Cruises in the Kimberley and Tasmania region of Australia

Kakadu National Park

My role was to coordinate all research permits and activities in Kakadu National Park including:• coordinate and run Park surveys with staff traditional owners and other researchers. • create basic maps with ArcGIS• assist with organizing and participating in symposia and workshops• represent employers on film and in forums• assist with public education, school and Junior Ranger activities for local schools• maximise Traditional Owner & staff involvement in research… Show more My role was to coordinate all research permits and activities in Kakadu National Park including:• coordinate and run Park surveys with staff traditional owners and other researchers. • create basic maps with ArcGIS• assist with organizing and participating in symposia and workshops• represent employers on film and in forums• assist with public education, school and Junior Ranger activities for local schools• maximise Traditional Owner & staff involvement in research programs • coordinate Kakadu volunteer carers of orphaned and injured animals Show less

Kakadu National Park

Coordinate training and related activities in Kakadu National Park including:• support, logistics and administration for Park training programs • training and mentoring of staff in a cross-cultural environment • mentor Indigenous trainees• expand, coordinate and facilitate junior ranger program, work ready programs and work place apprentice scheme• develop and run cross cultural exchange resources and training package• key role in developing training strategy, trainee… Show more Coordinate training and related activities in Kakadu National Park including:• support, logistics and administration for Park training programs • training and mentoring of staff in a cross-cultural environment • mentor Indigenous trainees• expand, coordinate and facilitate junior ranger program, work ready programs and work place apprentice scheme• develop and run cross cultural exchange resources and training package• key role in developing training strategy, trainee strategy and mentoring guidelines• creator & producer or associate Producer of short films for training and cross cultural awareness involving school students Show less

Kakadu National Park

• Employed and supervised Seasonal Interpretation Ranger team (the major public face of the park presenting talks, guided walks and hands on activities)• Designed and implemented 3 week training program for Seasonal Rangers• Researched, planned, developed and delivered interpretation materials, using a variety of techniques and media. • Developed visitor comments survey.• Mentored indigenous disengaged youth

West Arnhem College (Jabiru Area School) Part Time

• Teacher specialising in English as a second language and life skills for indigenous students. • Assisted with reviving the school cultural program, resulting in increased attendance of indigenous students and indigenous instructors.

Maryborough Special School

Teacher for students aged 5 to 18 years with intellectual or multiple impairments. Supervised teacher aids.Units of work covered include:• participation in the University NWS Sustainable Living Competition• participation in a worldwide school-based working satellite project • involvement in the Seagrass Watch and Water Watch programs• revegetation around the school oval • 2m X 2m mosaic mural

Fraser Is, Hervey Bay Marine Pk And Central West Qld National Parks

Managed projects to produce interpretation for Central west Queensland National Parks. Produced interpretive materials including 14 information panels, a display and 4 brochures• Budgeted funds of up to $50,000 per project within stakeholder criteria • Develop comprehensive interpretive concept plans • Researched natural and cultural history (pastoral and Aboriginal) of several parks• Liaised with community • Wrote and edited text for all signs and brochures• Created… Show more Managed projects to produce interpretation for Central west Queensland National Parks. Produced interpretive materials including 14 information panels, a display and 4 brochures• Budgeted funds of up to $50,000 per project within stakeholder criteria • Develop comprehensive interpretive concept plans • Researched natural and cultural history (pastoral and Aboriginal) of several parks• Liaised with community • Wrote and edited text for all signs and brochures• Created mocks with basic design, procured photos and heritage artefacts etc• Installed signs and display.Natural and cultural resource management of the Great Sandy region. • Assisted with training and implementing volunteer based marine turtle, seagrass and shorebird research • Responded to stranded marine threatened species, in particular whales, turtles and dugongsInterpretation to promote awareness and understanding of conservation values to Great Sandy region visitors and residents• Prepared interpretive materials such as park brochures and information panels• Assisted commercial tour operators to prepare and deliver educational programs • Organised and ran school holiday activities in local coastal towns Consultancy contracts included:• Interpretive projects for QPWS (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service)• Interpretation of traditional Wangkangurru healing in the Birdsville/Simpson Desert area. (Resulting from success of QPWS project). Show less

Kakadu National Park

• Assisted in coordinating and running Seasonal Ranger Training program• Updated and edited manual for Tour Operators to use in interpretation• Interpretation and surveillance of rock art at Ubirr art site• Preparation of information materials such as park brochures and signs.• Natural and Cultural resource management activities

Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Interpretation (written and verbal)Rock art surveillance, patrolling and law enforcement in a remote desert National Park.

Australia (Vic, Nt, Nsw, Tas And Qld) And California Usa

Team leader of volunteers from Australia and around the world to complete practical environmental and wildlife conservation projects including weed and feral animal mangement, revegetation, environmental research etc

Dandenong Valley Metropolitan Park

Natural and Cultural Resource management including• Supervise teams• Infrastructure maintenance• Feral animal and weed control• Fire management• Interpretation

Certificate Iv In Training And Assessment, Workforce Development And Training

Graduate Diploma Of Education

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences