Environmental Consultant/ Ecologist. Masters degree MAI with distinction in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering and BA in Mathematics from Trinity College Dublin, and Postgraduate Certificate PGCert in Ecological Surveying Techniques with Oxford University. Certificate in Prince2 Project Management with Axelos, Certificate in Irish Wildflower Identification.Chartered member (C.WEM) of Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).Full member (M.CIEEM) of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management (CIEEM)I have 8 years’ experience specialising in Environmental Coordination/ Ecology, and in developing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening and Scoping Reports, EIARs, Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), Appropriate Assessments (AA) Screening and NIS, Invasive Species Survey Reports and Management Plans for Roads projects, Cycleways, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Residential and Commercial buildings, Infrastructure, and Wind and Solar Farms in Ireland and the UK. I have a strong background in Ecological Surveying conducting Habitat Surveys, Targeted Bird and Mammal Surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Invasive Species Surveys. I am skilled at ecological surveying and Environmental Coordination having worked as part of a team and in taking the lead on a range of small-large scale projects such as The Grand Canal Docks Stormwater Outfall Extension, South Dublin Canal Loop Cycleway Project linking the Royal and Grand Canals through Lucan, Dublin, The Deansgrange Flood Relief Scheme, Kinvara Active Travel Scheme, Arklow to Shillelagh Greenway, Clifden Flood Relief Scheme etc.Research during my studies in Oxford included "The Impact of Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge on Coastal Waterbirds" with Birdwatch Ireland and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. My Masters Dissertation field in Trinity College Dublin involved the development and testing of a novel water disinfection system using low cost UV-LEDs for application in the developing world. I am an ambitious, forward-thinking and determined individual with great communication skills and an ability to build strong relationships with team members. I love the outdoors, and sports including Rock Climbing, Hiking, and Surfing. I'm keen on wildlife and nature photography. The photo in the background is one I took myself, near Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park, British Columbia, Canada.