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Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Within the office of Environmental Sustainability under the Program for Circular Economy Regulation: I provide expert assessment on Article 27 & 28 By-product and End-of-Waste applications, regulating environmental impact. I provide expert assessment, analyses and reporting on environmental data including preparing national reports on environmental quality and sectoral trends; I carry out Environmental Impact Assessments; I develop and deliver technical guidance and/or training relating to stakeholders; Collaborate with other regulators, non-government organisations, advocacy groups and the public, at national and European level.

London, United Kingdom

Regulate and work with stakeholders, carrying out a full range of regulatory duties in North London and Hertfordshire, in order to protect and enhance the environment. Produce required documentation and reports to agreed quality standards to support operational work, management decisions, public enquiries, court appeals etc., so that information, evidence and Environment Agency interests are accurately and effectively presented. Contribute to the successful implementation of emergency plans to ensure effective, timely and safe response to emergency incidents, providing front line response to emergency pollution incidents. Participate in local projects and working groups to achieve well planned and managed integrated solutions that progress effective change and improvement in the organisation and support the best environmental outcomes. Check compliance with environmental standards and service levels and undertake front line investigation as part of a risk based regulatory approach. Take enforcement action as appropriate in line with the Environment Agency’s policies and procedures.

Spain, Europe

Conducted field experience in various areas in Spain, mostly as a volunteer. The goal of achieving pragmatic experience on Eco-projects, Sustainability initiatives, ‘off-the grid’ living and permaculture farming. Have also worked in humanitarian areas like the Dunkerque refugee camp in North France. Spain was chosen with the extra benefit in gaining fluency in Spanish.

Shanghai City, China

Research Consultant on sustainable transport, sustainable development and climate change within the Sustainable Low Carbon Transport secreterait (SLoCaT).• Providing qualitative and quantitative research on the role of transport in global policy-making processes on climate change and sustainable development• Gathering information to build database and compile matrix on different country's transport emission targets and mitigation actions• Process, report on, and summarize the findings of the research conducted• Support in the preparation of events and papers relating to SLoCaT’s projects• Performing general tasks relative to the role within the SloCaT environment• Providing Media Outreach via two organisation websites and social media

Christchurch, New Zealand

• Assessing quotes for home repairs ensuring prices are fair and reasonable and fall within EQC budgets• Evaluating scope changes and variations to quotes• Working with contractors, contract supervisors and EQC loss adjustors to resolve different viewpoints regarding quotes and changes• Managing approximately 15 contractors ensuring a good flow of work and also contributing to the performance evaluation of these contractors to ensure competent contractors are retained• Assess and approve invoices for payment on a weekly basis and enter it into a payment database• Managing Monthly average payments in the six figure range• Attending and contribute to meetings as required e.g. staff meetings, site meetings, contractor meetings etc• Assisting Lead QS with forecasting expenditure for future periods• Provide all hub staff with support and advice on any matters QS related• To uphold confidentiality on company related matters and at all times ensure protection of Fletcher EQR/EQCs commercial interests