Fleur Fenijn Email & Phone Number

Delémont, Jura, Switzerland

Currently working on developing the CABI BioProtection Portal, an online hub where growers and agricultural advisors can access information on biopesticides and biocontrol products available for use in their region. The aim of this project is so raise awareness of biological alternatives to conventional chemical pesticides and fuel the shift towards.

Delémont, Jura, Switzerland

In May of 2022 I began a research assistant position at CABI in Delémont, Switzerland – an international organization focused on improving food safety and food security worldwide.- Helped develop insect agents for weed biocontrol projects in Canada - Managed insect colonies for mass rearing of biocontrol agents - Identified and collected pupal chambers.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

During the spring semester of 2022, I taught two lab sections (25 students each) for the first year university course Biology 186 – “Physiology and Cell Biology”. - Taught two 3-hour lab periods per week- Guided students through experiments as needed, explaining concepts and answering questions- Marked assignments and exams, attending weekly TA meetings.

Summerland, British Columbia, Canada

Research on the evolutionary ecology of invasive fruit tree insect pests and invasive weeds in the Okanagan Valley. Use of biological control methods to reduce invasive populations.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I was involved in start-up operations at Plantsome, an e-commerce plant retail company. Duties included customer service, packaging, delivery and video marketing.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

In the summer of 2019 I started working as a researcher in Jürgen Ehlting's lab at UVic, focused in plant molecular genetics and genomics. More specifically, we were interested in the evolution of a critical gene involved in plant natural product biosynthesis. My duties included collecting plant samples from the field, growing ferns from spores under.

British Columbia, Canada

In the call center we answered all phone inquiries, filled out vacation referrals, organized commercial and group travel, dealt with customer complaints, and handled medical/disability travel concerns. I had the opportunity to hone my communication and problem solving skills through a diverse array of phone conversations with customers, and conflict.