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Managing the Woodland Trust Conservation Research Programme: research impact; internal & external research communication; research funding strategy; research portfolio management; budget management; coordinating conservation research grant calls; research community engagement and partnerships.

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Science Communication and Research EngagementEngaging and supporting the research community to conduct animal-free research:+ Innovated, organised and delivered two successful 3-day residential Summer Schools and gala dinners – empowering young researchers to start and develop their careers in animal-free research by providing the tools and support needed. 15 undergraduate research students each year received training in science communication, poster presentation, networking… Show more Science Communication and Research EngagementEngaging and supporting the research community to conduct animal-free research:+ Innovated, organised and delivered two successful 3-day residential Summer Schools and gala dinners – empowering young researchers to start and develop their careers in animal-free research by providing the tools and support needed. 15 undergraduate research students each year received training in science communication, poster presentation, networking, careers advice and other additional transferable skills to boost their careers.+ Engaged and built relationships with research scientists interested in animal replacement science (email, Mailchimp newsletters, Twitter, LinkedIn and in-person).+ Organised annual research conference.+ Scoped and developed additional new strategic programmes, events, products and campaigns to engage and support biomedical researchers.Increased awareness & support for animal free research:+ As the charity's science communications expert, I ensured the translation of accurate and appropriate science content for a range of audiences (undergraduate/ECR/established scientists, supporters, major donors).+ Created targeted social media and digital content (Twitter/LinkedIn/website/Mailchimp).+ Translated complex scientific research into digestible and engaging language to support the marketing, fundraising and communications team (long-form articles, blogposts, presentations etc.).+ Produced video content, including fundraising films, supporter-care and social media video. Interviewed and filmed researchers and other stakeholders on and off camera.+ Built relationships with charity stakeholders to encourage their support in producing content. + Monitored, evaluated and reported on marketing analytics and campaign data to ensure effective communication. A/B testing.+ Managed all website content, SEO and monitored performance analytics. Show less

Guildford, United Kingdom

Saving the organic wine industry from the chlamydia of the grape world.Research into the phytochemistry of Larix decidua, including: + Purification of active compounds (column & flash chromatography, semi-preparative method develpment) + Method development for the quantification of 3 constituents of interest using GC-FID and HPLC-UV + Developing a 'green', commercially viable extraction method of active compounds & commercial scale-up + Comparison of high-yield… Show more Saving the organic wine industry from the chlamydia of the grape world.Research into the phytochemistry of Larix decidua, including: + Purification of active compounds (column & flash chromatography, semi-preparative method develpment) + Method development for the quantification of 3 constituents of interest using GC-FID and HPLC-UV + Developing a 'green', commercially viable extraction method of active compounds & commercial scale-up + Comparison of high-yield sources + In-vitro and In-vivo testing of active compounds and formulations on grapevine, undertaken at FiBL, Switzerland + In-vitro studies of the mode of action of active compounds on plasmopara viticolaDemonstrating: + Undergraduate inorganic chemistry laboratory practicals + Undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory practicals + Undergraduate spectroscopy practical workshops Teaching (delivering and marking): + Undergraduate analytical chemistry laboratory practicals + Undergraduate analytical and organic chemistry tutorials + Undergraduate 'world of work' presentation skills + Masters level Chemdraw tutorialOral Presentation Awards:+ ‘Academics’ favourite’ and ‘people’s choice’ awards at Surrey University’s postgraduate conference 2015. Awarded for: ‘The search for novel agrochemicals from natural sources to treat grapevine downy mildew.(Plasmopara viticola)’.+ Director’s prize for best presentation by an early career researcher (High Value Chemicals from Plants (HVCfP) network).Awarded for: 'Development of an organic botanical plant protection product from Larix by-products'.Communication:+ University of Surrey Postgraduate Conference 2015 oral presentation.+ GA Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research 2015 poster presentation.+ University of Surrey Postgraduate Conference 2016 poster presentation.+ 9th Joint Natural Products Conference 2016 oral presentation.+ HVCfP network meeting 2016 oral presentation. Show less

Guildford, United Kingdom

Founding VP of the Garden Society - from initial concept (a muddy patch of earth) to a flourishing garden (with a polytunnel, shed, vegetables, fruit, flowers and bees)!Vice President roles+ Organising events, including: potlucks, BBQs, activity weekends in the garden, The Summer Party, Pumpkin carving.+ Coordinating the Fresher's fair stall for Garden society, promoting and managing sign-ups and engaging students and staff+ Responding to emails+ Getting stuck into work… Show more Founding VP of the Garden Society - from initial concept (a muddy patch of earth) to a flourishing garden (with a polytunnel, shed, vegetables, fruit, flowers and bees)!Vice President roles+ Organising events, including: potlucks, BBQs, activity weekends in the garden, The Summer Party, Pumpkin carving.+ Coordinating the Fresher's fair stall for Garden society, promoting and managing sign-ups and engaging students and staff+ Responding to emails+ Getting stuck into work on the community garden! Publicity Officer roles+ Publicising events on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the mailing list. + Creating flyers, posters, banners, the logo+ Photographing everything!The Garden Society was shortlisted for the Best New Society of the Year award at the University of Surrey Student Awards. Show less

Guildford, United Kingdom

Head coach responsibilities:+ Working with the coaching committee to improve the skill level of individuals and the team as a whole.+ Preparing coaching session plans for myself and others to use.+ Creating drills to target specific skill areas.+ Coaching sessions to large and small groups (1-60 people) with varying skill levels.+ Organising guest coaches to enhance skill development and motivation.+ Training new coaches.+ Organising the coaching rota.+… Show more Head coach responsibilities:+ Working with the coaching committee to improve the skill level of individuals and the team as a whole.+ Preparing coaching session plans for myself and others to use.+ Creating drills to target specific skill areas.+ Coaching sessions to large and small groups (1-60 people) with varying skill levels.+ Organising guest coaches to enhance skill development and motivation.+ Training new coaches.+ Organising the coaching rota.+ Identifying the coaching needs of the team: encouraging team and personal goal setting and achievement.New Skater Coordinator responsibilities:+ Organising the coaches and coaching plan for new skater intake.+ Creating all of the coaching sessions for the 'learn to skate' (4 weeks) and 'learn to play roller derby (8 weeks)' courses.+ Booking hall space and organising people to help out during the sessions.+ Bringing in a 'welcome pack' for new skaters, consisting of a 'how to play' guide, minimum skills tick sheet, the rules of roller derby, important equipment and other useful information.+ Bringing in a 'head of new skater intake' role and working with them to ensure that new skaters are looked after.+ Organising, managing and coaching the 'introduction to roller derby' meet and greet.+ CoachingDirector responsibilities:+ Ensuring the smooth running of the team through managing administration tasks.+ Problem-solving.+ Managing the annual head-of-committee elections.+ Managing the annual team awards.+ Liaising with heads of committees.Vice-captain responsibilities:+ Motivating the team during games.+ Maintaining a low-penalty score to account for additional captain penalties. Show less

Cambridge, United Kingdom

A graduate scheme with rotations in various departments:Chemistry World Team:- Finding, researching, writing and editing Chemistry World articles: science, business and features.- Writing and recording scientific podcasts.- Taking part in podcast discussions on science news stories.- Managing the 'Chemistry World Science Communication Competition'- Leading and organising a team of 5 other graduates in a card-sorting exercise to understand the needs of the Chemistry… Show more A graduate scheme with rotations in various departments:Chemistry World Team:- Finding, researching, writing and editing Chemistry World articles: science, business and features.- Writing and recording scientific podcasts.- Taking part in podcast discussions on science news stories.- Managing the 'Chemistry World Science Communication Competition'- Leading and organising a team of 5 other graduates in a card-sorting exercise to understand the needs of the Chemistry World website.- Working with Education in Chemistry / The Mole to edit Chemistry World articles to become suitable for their audience.Membership Team:- Working on 175 Faces of Chemistry as part of the Diversity team: interviewing nominees, writing articles, processing nominations.- Project managing the 40th 'Trends in Remuneration' survey as part of the Careers team (including sending out to tender, processing tenders, negotiating a £10k saving for the RSC on the contract, liaising with the survey managers and producing the Chemistry World feature).- Visiting universities to promote the Royal Society of Chemistry and sell memberships to staff and students as part of the Membership services team. Writing and sending out the Networks newsletter to members.Strategic and Commercial Partnerships Team:- Creating a strategy to identify prospective strategic partners and identifying the top potential strategic partners in Energy and Health sectors.- Calculation of costs, activity projection, numbers and commercial prospects to the business plan that targeted one of the 6 RSC major strategic priorities. Networking with businesses on the Science park to engage commercial prospects and research into potential trusts and foundations funding for the project. Poster presentation of the project to the RSC Council.- Delivering a successful pitch and written proposal to secure financial support for the Initial Teacher Training Wilkinson Outreach scholar programme. Show less

Guildford, United Kingdom

To provide a friendly and professional peer-to-peer pastoral support service to residents living in a designated court of residence in order to help them settle in to life at Surrey and on an on-going basis, working as part of a mentoring team. - Proactively visiting and building relationships with allocated residents on a weekly basis - Chairing a weekly team meeting - Drawing up a team shift rota and ensuring that cover is provided for any absences. - Being… Show more To provide a friendly and professional peer-to-peer pastoral support service to residents living in a designated court of residence in order to help them settle in to life at Surrey and on an on-going basis, working as part of a mentoring team. - Proactively visiting and building relationships with allocated residents on a weekly basis - Chairing a weekly team meeting - Drawing up a team shift rota and ensuring that cover is provided for any absences. - Being the first point of contact for my team; dealing with minor situations and knowing when to escalate accordingly. - Organising and overseeing social events to promote resident wellbeing. Show less

Worms, Germany

Grace Davison Refining Technologies Industrial Placement Student. One year of my degree spent working for Grace full-time, alongside other University module commitments. My role included: - Research and development of a technique to measure zeolite properties. - Presenting audience orientated information in an interesting and informative way. Giving monthly presentations and preparing presentations on demand. Presenting work to customers via conference call. -… Show more Grace Davison Refining Technologies Industrial Placement Student. One year of my degree spent working for Grace full-time, alongside other University module commitments. My role included: - Research and development of a technique to measure zeolite properties. - Presenting audience orientated information in an interesting and informative way. Giving monthly presentations and preparing presentations on demand. Presenting work to customers via conference call. - Working independently in the lab and managing my own workspace. Measuring particle size distribution by laser diffraction using CILAS 1064. - Self-management including time management, organisational and planning skills. Self-managed independent project. - Statistically evaluating large amounts of data using Minitab and MS Excel. - Learning a new language and culture, resulting in the presentation of work in German and increased confidence in public communication. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy, Phytochemistry

Research into the phytochemistry of Larix decidua, including: + Purification of active compounds (column & flash chromatography.

Mchem, Medicinal Chemistry, 1St

Activities and Societies: ChemSoc, Musical Theatre Society, VegSoc, MADTV, Windband

Art Foundation Btec, Art And Textile Design, Merit