Elliot Carpenter Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

South East England

Operational officer with a focus of engaging landowners and managers of spruce woodland susceptible to infestation by larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus).Tasks:• Develop methods of engagement to reach a broad range of stakeholders• Advise land managers of new and evolving policy, legislation and processes specific to spruce in the Ips typographus demarcated area.• Advise on available grants and license requirements to external stakeholders as well as technical aspects to internal colleagues• Produce comms materials and products in collaboration with DEFRA and Forestry Commission.• Provide technical advice to support creation new policy and supporting internal and external guidance• Core member of Ips typographus Incident Management Team• Provide support and feedback to the Tree Health Pilot grant scheme• Act as Secretary for the Ips Industry Group, a forum for government and industry representatives to share information and experiences to improve understanding

United Kingdom

Operational field officer for pilot grant scheme testing responses to pests and diseases.Worked specifically with Ips typographus, ash dieback, sweet chestnut blight, and oak processionary mothTasks:• Provided advice and guidance to land managers dealing with tree health issues, including under Statutory Plant Health Notices as well as incentivising proactive management.• Assisted submission of applications for grants and licences.• Gave feedback from on-the-ground experiences with woodland managers to inform grant design, policy and payment rates.• Supported Tree Health incentives development with creation of products including internal and external guidance, application and claim forms, data recording systems.• Provided technical advice to enhance woodland health and climate resilience, as well as incorporating landowner management objectives e.g timber production, biodiversity, amenity value.• Acted as Secretary for the Ips Industry Group from July 2022, a forum for government and industry representatives to share information and experiences to improve understanding• Member of Ips typographus Incident Management Team

København, Capital Region, Denmark

University course placement with local Copenhagen NGO. Worked with cloudburst management and urban enhancement projects. Developed planning suggestions to connect two proposed projects, providing both storm water detention capacity and clean water for the inner Copenhagen lakes. Provided social media and website assistance.

London, England, United Kingdom

Operations for a mobile food services business. Interacting directly with customers and addressing concerns, while providing optimum service.

London, England, United Kingdom

Provided coverage on music releases, artist profiles, arts events and concerts. Contributed to both the biannual print magazine and online content platforms.

London, England, United Kingdom

Managed global press, online, television and radio public relations for a roster of international clients in music and events. Worked between media and the client’s teams to arrange best coverage and maximise promotion. Organised large numbers of media representatives to attend events and provided assistance on site. Created promotional missives to inform media of news. Involved in management of crisis situations and developing strategies under extreme time pressures.

Provided radio and television PR to music artists in the UK, liaised with radio stations and tv production companies to facilitate promotion of the clients and their works.

London, England, United Kingdom

Assisted with inventory, ordering of stock and website editing. Ensured all information was up-to-date, resulting in smooth running of operations.

Master Of Science - Ms, Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc (Hons), Animal Conservation And Biodiversity, 1St Class