Desiree Gowell Email & Phone Number

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Within WTMA, I work with the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program primarily as the GIS Analyst. My responsibilities include coordinating the acquisition of all spatial data to generate maps of YCA infestation, current and historical delimitation boundaries and to provide visual progress maps for various reporting/media purposes and for guiding helicopter.

Cairns, Australia

• Assisted with project management under the Planning and Conservation department
• Drove the generation of a new spatial data layer of Geology coverage for WTMA GIS database
• Produced a comprehensive metadata document for quality assurance
• Assisted in field work with the Roads Maintenance and Compliance team
• Created informative video emphasising the importance of GIS application in the Yellow Crazy Ants (invasive species) eradication program
• Maintained weekly reflections and synthesis of the experience

Oxley Creek Catchment Area

• Improving environmental conservation in residential parkland by working collaboratively in a team to encourage biodiversity and native flora to regenerate.
• Managed stabilisation of the riparian zone.
• Identifying and eradicating invasive weeds, clearing pathways, implementing water quality tests and engaging with local communities to raise awareness of the impacts associated with living near a major Creek Catchment.
• Qualifications gained include: - Certificates in First Aid - Chemical Application and Handling for Weed Treatment - Use and Maintenance of Field Tools - Manual Handling and Lifting Safety

Loganholme

• Trained new team members on juice bar, espresso machine and register
• Excellence in maintaining focus in a consistently high-paced work environment
• Fast and efficient at working the espresso machine, register and restaurant floor
• Assisted with in-store promotions, advertising and events
• Well-trained in monitoring and obeying the franchise’s food and beverage recipes/presentation
• Motivated to meet high company benchmarks as well as meeting my own personal targets

Master Of Science (M. Sc.), Natural Resource Management

● Final GPA: 6.8 (scale from 1 lowest to 7 highest) ● Received Academic Medal (MSc. Coursework) ● Recipent of the NQ Dry Tropics NRM Prize.

Bachelor Of Science (B. Sc.), Zoology And Ecology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honors Society (Academic) ♦ JCU Volunteer Program (Project surveyor)● Final GPA: 6.5.

B. Sc. Zoology/Animal Biology, Study Abroad Opportunity

Check out this link for my Testimonial: http://www.jcu.edu.au/studentexchange/JCU_117634.html

Education record

Education record