Leah Young Email & Phone Number

Barton-Upon-Humber, England, United Kingdom

•My role at HNP has involved learning about all aspects of the conservation of the Humber Estuary.•I've been developing my skills in communication and partnership working, data gathering and sorting, and understanding how environmental legislation relates to development activities.

Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

•My role at this company involved working as a naturalist and deckhand.•Deckhand duties included handling ropes, boat docking, use of a platform, transferring guests to the Island via a tender vessel. •Naturalist duties involved educating guests on the flora and fauna of K'gari, sharing information on humpback whales in an engaging and educational way.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

• This project involved monitoring Australian Humpback (Sousa sahulensis) and Snubfin (Orcaella heinsonhi) Dolphins in Townsville. •The multi-year study aims to understand the impact of industrial activities by the Port of Townsville on the dolphins. • Involved both boat and land surveys, and behavioural and environmental data were collected using CyberTracker.•Utilised a variety of equipment, including an anemometer and Horiba Multiparameter to collect environmental data.

Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

• I was involved in multiple field projects, including line transect surveys for abundance estimates of odontocetes and UAS body condition projects for humpback whales and dolphin species.• Collected environmental and behavioural data using PoiMapper and did Photo ID of cetaceans.• Catalogued Photo ID images of three odontocete species using Discovery, contributing to the expansion and update of the catalogue.• I can process and sort data efficiently and am confident using… Show more • I was involved in multiple field projects, including line transect surveys for abundance estimates of odontocetes and UAS body condition projects for humpback whales and dolphin species.• Collected environmental and behavioural data using PoiMapper and did Photo ID of cetaceans.• Catalogued Photo ID images of three odontocete species using Discovery, contributing to the expansion and update of the catalogue.• I can process and sort data efficiently and am confident using programmes such as Office 365, PoiMapper, Discovery and Airdata.• Cleaned and looked after research equipment, such as the UAS, cameras, lenses and batteries.• Collaborated with team members to collect high quality data. Show less

Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

• This position involved education and outreach to customers on cetaceans, specifically humpback whales, through whale watch tours.• Focused on delivering an informed and enthusiastic presentation with a strong conservation message. • Helped ensure the smooth running of the vessel and passenger safety throughout the trip.• Presented to schoolchildren studying marine science, teaching them how research can be conducted and used in conservation, followed by a whale watch tour where… Show more • This position involved education and outreach to customers on cetaceans, specifically humpback whales, through whale watch tours.• Focused on delivering an informed and enthusiastic presentation with a strong conservation message. • Helped ensure the smooth running of the vessel and passenger safety throughout the trip.• Presented to schoolchildren studying marine science, teaching them how research can be conducted and used in conservation, followed by a whale watch tour where the students contributed to citizen science using a whale and dolphin tracker app. Show less

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• I worked with UQ researchers, other volunteers and PhD students to assess the hearing range of humpback whales (HHARC21). • Used a theodolite and a tracking program (S2SS) to track humpback whale movement. • Collected and sorted data, such as theodolite tracks, behavioural observations, Photo ID, acoustic data and GPS.• Assisted with boat-based research, taking photo IDs and data recording under high-stress situations, including tagging of individuals. • Cleaned field… Show more • I worked with UQ researchers, other volunteers and PhD students to assess the hearing range of humpback whales (HHARC21). • Used a theodolite and a tracking program (S2SS) to track humpback whale movement. • Collected and sorted data, such as theodolite tracks, behavioural observations, Photo ID, acoustic data and GPS.• Assisted with boat-based research, taking photo IDs and data recording under high-stress situations, including tagging of individuals. • Cleaned field equipment, research vessels and sterilised biopsy equipment.• I oversaw coordinating the land team and maintaining contact with both research vessels via radio. Show less

Australia

•This role involved all aspects of oyster farming, including grading oysters, lease adjustments, filling and stacking baskets, boat loading and unloading and maintenance and repair of all areas. •I learnt practical aquaculture skills in this job role, including how to grow oysters from sprat to commercially saleable size.

Plymouth

•This position included dealing with invoices, statements and making payments. •I was in charge of dealing with the accounts for both the Plymouth and St Ives sites which required organisational and computer skills. •I also dealt with the organisation and execution of payroll alongside our accountants, ensuring that more than 40 employees were paid on time.•Whilst continuing to gain skills with this position, I helped set up two Limited Companies on behalf of my employer. •This… Show more •This position included dealing with invoices, statements and making payments. •I was in charge of dealing with the accounts for both the Plymouth and St Ives sites which required organisational and computer skills. •I also dealt with the organisation and execution of payroll alongside our accountants, ensuring that more than 40 employees were paid on time.•Whilst continuing to gain skills with this position, I helped set up two Limited Companies on behalf of my employer. •This job role has helped me become more proficient in management, computer and organisation related tasks. Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

•This role required me to be personable and to offer excellent customer service. •Being a supervisor also meant that I had the responsibility of running the restaurant independently and managing a team. •I was required to handle and store large sums of money, and produce a flash report, which helped developed my numerical and computer skills.

Plymouth

•Being a host involved engaging with members of the public in order to increase awareness and understanding of the oceans, thus promoting conservation. •Aquariums attract people of all kinds of backgrounds and abilities, which helped me to communicate effectively with different groups of people.