Collaborative project (WWF, DPIE, BCT and Envite) of conservation agreements over priority koala habitat on private land

BAM assessor, AABR, Veg surveys, QGIS, BDAR

Restoration Plan 80ha koala habitat

Koala surveys using SAT methodology Lismore, Port Stephens, Gold Coast, Casino

Self-employed, working as part of a three person team professionally contracted for regeneration and planting work at numerous (approx. 88) sites including large (100 + ha) and small (5+ ha) private landholders, D.A’s (Fig Tree Fields, Seacliffs), National Parks Foundation and Lismore City Council grants. Ecosystems include rainforest, sclerophyll, littoral, riparian, cabinet timber, koala habitat.Key AchievementsOutstanding team work skills as demonstrated by collaboration on successful project outcomes including the Lismore City Council and Richmond Valley Council joint $99,560 grant two year project Rehabilitating and Connecting Koala Habitat in the Richmond Catchment. Initiative and project management skills as evidenced by the successful application of a $20,000 Federal grant on behalf of Friends of the Koala in partnership with Lismore City Council for Hillcrest Reserve, Goonellabah. Recruiting and payment of crew, supervising and participating in on-ground works, project administration, reports and grant acquittal. Successful self-motivation and communication skills developed through experience with negotiating contracts, communicating with landholders and stakeholders, local media, organisation of work schedule, invoicing, collecting debts and maintaining tax records. Strong plant identification skills gained through exposure to multiple ecosystems and consistent use of identification keys and books.Practical experience gained in the use of equipment (spot spraying, generator for drilling camphor, auger for planting, 4-wheel drive ute, pumps for watering systems).

All aspects of record keeping for the leading North Coast wholesale nursery owned by Mark Dunphy, supplying plants for regeneration projects across the North Coast.

Numerous contracting and employment roles including Finance Manager, Senior Business Analyst, Management Accountant in Australia and overseas. Industries included wine (Penfolds, Wolf Blass) and media (BBC, Financial Times).Key Achievements • Exceptional time management and organisation skills gained through meeting reporting deadlines consistently over many years for various stakeholders.• High level of responsibility demonstrated by managing two sites (Penfolds and Vinpac Bottling divisions). • Strong analytical skills demonstrated by role as Senior Business Analyst at Fosters. • Advanced proficiency in computer skills gained through exposure to numerous software packages and high level use of spreadsheets.• Attention to detail demonstrated by timely and accurate record keeping and reconciliation of complex accounts at numerous roles.• Strong design skills to implement new procedures resulting in improved sales and bank reconciliation systems. For example, Fosters Bulk Wine Order system, Summerland Credit Union Bank Reconciliation, North Coast Radiology Finance Loans spreadsheet.• Advanced financial report writing skills developed through many roles in producing monthly and annual reports for Management. A bonus of £4,000 was received for exceptional spreadsheet Management Report work by Gullivers Travel, London.• Strong communication skills gained in liaising with staff at all levels to prepare budgets and reports in numerous roles. Communication with senior and executive management was required. For example, attending finance meetings in Sydney monthly while working as a Finance Manager for BCS Alstonville.• Experience in staff recruitment and training skills including the development of training