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New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

EnviroStrat is a natural resource sector advisor and impact investment project developer. We blend scientific, management and commercial experience to develop impact-focused projects that deliver measurable commercial, environmental and social benefits. I am the Aquaculture and FIsheries Programme lead for EnviroStrat, and hold management and technical leadership responsibilities across a range of projects.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity dedicated to protecting communities through fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency response services. In response to the present and growing threat of climate change on the organisation, I developed and supported implementation of the organisation’s Climate Response Strategy, and established a carbon emissions accounting process to inform ongoing climate related disclosures.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Programme and Project management of an established programme of works to deliver state of environment reports on a six monthly delivery schedule. The Environmental Reporting Programme is a joint Programme between MfE and Stats NZ.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Temporary project management role for the resource policy team within the Energy and Resource Markets division of MBIE. Managed the delivery of a key strategic document against a demanding timeline.

Doha, Qatar

Managed and led the delivery of multiple environmental projects in Qatar. Achieved successful delivery of all projects in sometimes challenging situations, with multiple workstreams in a diverse cultural landscape.

Doha, Qatar

Project management and technical delivery for several large-scale environmental projects based predominately in Qatar. Routine engagement with government and private sector clients, contractors, and management consultants.

Doha, Qatar

Project management and technical delivery for several environmental projects based in Qatar. Fronted several projects with government and private sector clients, and had key responsibilities in business development and relationship management.

Wellington, New Zealand

Technical support for various research projects, that focused primarily on developing new species (abalone, finfish, sea cucumbers) for the New Zealand aquaculture industry. Led operational components of projects, and was primarily responsible for routine experiment maintenance, data collection and analysis.

Master Of Science (Msc), Marine Biology

Graduated with First Class Honors in Marine Biology. Studies were completed on a part-time basis while employed at National Institute.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Marine Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity

Graduated with a double major comprising Marine Biology and Ecology & Biodiversity.