Head of operations team and overseeing successful delivery of all expeditions.

Public speaking on a variety of topics based on personal experience including natural and cultural history lectures, exploration, conservation, expedition and emergency management. Skilful use of Powerpoint, Keynote and video.Recent engagements include:- Guest Lecturer: Extreme Environment Physiology BSc, Kings College London- Invited Expert: Arctic Council; Protection of Arctic Marine Environment (PAME), Quebec City- Invited Expert: Arctic Frontiers, Sea Ice Prediction… Show more Public speaking on a variety of topics based on personal experience including natural and cultural history lectures, exploration, conservation, expedition and emergency management. Skilful use of Powerpoint, Keynote and video.Recent engagements include:- Guest Lecturer: Extreme Environment Physiology BSc, Kings College London- Invited Expert: Arctic Council; Protection of Arctic Marine Environment (PAME), Quebec City- Invited Expert: Arctic Frontiers, Sea Ice Prediction Stakeholders, Tromsø- Invited Expert: Arctic Shipping Forum, Montreal- Presenter: RGS with IBG Young Geographer of the Year Awards; Royal Geographical Society, London- Presenter: Science Museum, London- Invited Speaker: World Extreme Medicine Conference & Expo; Central Hall Westminster, London Show less

Consultation on educational and outreach aspects of Blue Abyss. This to be the world’s first commercial astronaut training and space environments research facility, plus commercial and recreational diver training and human physiology research and development.

Specialist services to the expedition, media and tourism industries:- Management and consultancy specialising in polar regions and underwater projects- Development of Standard Operating Procedures and best working practices- Diving and guiding services specialising natural history and conservation topics- Experienced in complex logistics and emergency management- Over 2,000 dives supervised in Arctic and Antarctica- Wildlife education and journalism- Extensive… Show more Specialist services to the expedition, media and tourism industries:- Management and consultancy specialising in polar regions and underwater projects- Development of Standard Operating Procedures and best working practices- Diving and guiding services specialising natural history and conservation topics- Experienced in complex logistics and emergency management- Over 2,000 dives supervised in Arctic and Antarctica- Wildlife education and journalism- Extensive public speaking experience on a variety of environmental conservation topics- Underwater photography and filmmaking- Design and delivery of specialist expedition training- Invited Contributor to Google Earth- Locations explored: Antarctica, South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Coastal Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Panama, Sea of Cortez, Juan Fernandez Islands, Cocos Island, Tristan da Cuhna, New Zealand, Malaysia, Turks and Caicos, Tahiti, Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Baffin Island, Greenland, Iceland, British Isles and Eire, Norway, Bear Island, Svalbard, Mariana Trench and other deep ocean sites Show less

- Expedition Leader, Divemaster and Naturalist for the World's Leading Polar Expedition Operator- Consultation on operating procedures and itineraries- Trips involving mountaineering, kayaking, snowshoe hiking, photo workshops and scuba diving- Leader for wildlife 'special' trips: Polar bears; Bowhead whales; Whale Safari- Effective management of expedition with goal of maximising client satisfaction- Control of logistics, equipment and personnel to ensure safe and… Show more - Expedition Leader, Divemaster and Naturalist for the World's Leading Polar Expedition Operator- Consultation on operating procedures and itineraries- Trips involving mountaineering, kayaking, snowshoe hiking, photo workshops and scuba diving- Leader for wildlife 'special' trips: Polar bears; Bowhead whales; Whale Safari- Effective management of expedition with goal of maximising client satisfaction- Control of logistics, equipment and personnel to ensure safe and successful trips- Proactive management of risk, implementation of control measures and fostering a safety culture- Completion of expedition paperwork- Liaison with other operators, scientific and government agencies, agents, media and other personnel- Act as an ambassador for responsible expedition tourism and travel- Other duties as described under position held with Silvertip Show less

- Diving with HD camera to record undersea environment in diverse and remote locations.- Editing and presentation of footage to guests with additional interpretation of marine ecosystem.- Use of ROV to explore and film below range of SCUBA.- Interpretation using plankton tows, video microscopes, stills photography and hydrophones.- Managing and escorting dive trips in remote and unexplored areas.

- Diving Superintendent managing a world-class scientific diving programme at an Antarctic research station abiding by UK Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and relevant HSE Approved Codes of Practice.- Responsible for over 500 dives without incident and the first winter season in BAS history without a 'freeflow' event.- Author of Diving Supervisor, Recompression Chamber and Marine Wildlife training programmes.- Training of staff in under-ice diving, equipment maintenance, compressor… Show more - Diving Superintendent managing a world-class scientific diving programme at an Antarctic research station abiding by UK Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and relevant HSE Approved Codes of Practice.- Responsible for over 500 dives without incident and the first winter season in BAS history without a 'freeflow' event.- Author of Diving Supervisor, Recompression Chamber and Marine Wildlife training programmes.- Training of staff in under-ice diving, equipment maintenance, compressor operation and recompression chamber operations.- Inspection and maintenance of diving equipment and associated plant.- Management, operation and service of twinlock hyperbaric recompression chamber.- Revision and editing of BAS Diving Manual including ice diving procedures. Show less

- Delivering marine survival, first aid and helicopter safety training for world-renowned training facility.- Management of commercial diving operations compliant with UK Health & Safety statutory requirements.