Liam Loftus

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Corncrake Officer at Corncrake LIFE project @
Liam Loftus's Location
Ireland, Ireland
About Liam Loftus

I am currently working as Corncrake Officer for West Connacht with the Corncrake LIFE Project. Prior to that I was working as project supervisor on the NPWS Corncrake Project as well as an ecology consultant. have also worked as a fieldworker for BirdWatch Ireland on the Curlew project and as a park ranger at Cape Scott Provincial Park where I was stationed on the North Coast Trail at the northern-most tip of Vancouver Island, BC. I have a degree in Heritage Studies and am qualified in Environmental Management, Geography and Archaeology. I have worked with the National Parks and Wildlife Service in Ireland, gaining experience working with Indigenous flora and fauna, such as Atlantic Salmon, Red Squirrel, Sea Eagles as well as Atlantic Blanket Bog and Forest habitats. In Canada I worked at the Quatse River hatchery, laying sets for pink, chum and coho Salmon. I was also a project manager with BC Marine Trails in the upgrade of a marine trail network for kayak users in Quatsino. I have had previous experience working as an Archaeologist and as a Curator in the National Museum of Ireland. I have a Masters degree in Philosophy and have good research and presentation skills. I am currently pursuing a career in Wildlife and Conservation with the aim of eventually finding work in that field back home in Mayo.

Liam Loftus's Current Company Details
Corncrake LIFE project

Corncrake Life Project

Corncrake Officer at Corncrake LIFE project
Liam Loftus Work Experience Details
  • Corncrake Life Project
    Corncrake Officer
    Corncrake Life Project Nov 2020 - Present
    Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland
  • Npws
    Corncrake Officer
    Npws Apr 2018 - Nov 2020
    West Connaught
    Surveying core areas of Mayo, Galway and Sligo for breeding Corncrake populationsWorking closely with landowners in implementing the Corncrake grant schemeMapping my fieldwork using GIS on a continual basis, compiling my findings in a final reportI am also involved in tour guiding, giving presentations and predator control on the Mullet Peninsula and am the project supervisor responsible for the implementation of the project, compiling the data and writing the final report
  • Ecology Consultant
    Ecology Consultant
    Ecology Consultant Aug 2017 - Nov 2020
    Westport, Connacht, Ireland
    Habitat surveying for biodiversity plans, GIS bird mapping and report writing. Also carry out Screening Assessments
  • Birdwatch Ireland
    Fieldworker
    Birdwatch Ireland Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
    Ireland
    Carried out a survey on breeding native Curlew populations along the Shannon callows and wrote the final report for 2017. Also surveyed breeding waders: Redshank, Lapwing, Snipe and Golden Plover
  • Voda Point Lodge, Quatsino
    Sign Designer, Construction
    Voda Point Lodge, Quatsino Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
    Quatsino, Bc
    Constructing a forest walking trail. Designing wildlife signage. Building a pier and floating dock. Tree felling, lumber milling and cabin construction. Maintaining a community garden project designed to promote organic gardening principles. I've also constructed an apiary and am doing beekeeping for one of the lodges.
  • 43K Wilderness Solutions
    Park Ranger
    43K Wilderness Solutions Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
    Cape Scott Provincial Park
    Carrying out maintenance work on the North Coast Trail. Entails hiking and camping over many days in order to maintain sections of the trail and remove blowdowns. I also provide visitor information, first aid and regulate visitor activity within the park
  • Bc Marine Trails Network
    Project Manager
    Bc Marine Trails Network Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
    Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, Bc
    Entailed campsite and trail development in Quatsino Sound for recreational kayaking use.I was in charge of organizing materials, logistics and finances for project and liaise with First Nation community. I was also involved in the construction of campsites and outhouses which adhere to the ‘Leave No Trace’ ethic by diverting traffic away from archaeologically sensitive sites.
  • Proofreading And Editing Services
    Freelance Proofreader
    Proofreading And Editing Services Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
    Victoria, Bc
  • Tutor Doctor
    Tutor
    Tutor Doctor Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
    Victoria, Bc
  • Paladin Security Group Ltd
    Security Officer
    Paladin Security Group Ltd Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
    Victoria, Bc
    Patrol duties include access control, perimeter protection of property, safety checks and protection of sensitive material. Operating surveillance equipment and handheld radio devices. Dealing with inquiries and assisting members of the public. Working at Royal BC Museum, Victoria
  • T-Rex Clothing
    T-Shirt Printer
    T-Rex Clothing Jun 2013 - Oct 2014
    Breaffy Industrial Estate, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    I operate the Kornit ink printer and oven. I am also responsible for the basic maintenance of the machine as well as ink changes, queuing print jobs and designs. I also heat-press vinyl prints and weed laminates
  • Birdwatch Ireland
    Bird Surveyor
    Birdwatch Ireland Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
    Unit 20D Bullford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
    I surveyed the nesting Curlew population for County Mayo. The native populations of this bird are endangered in Ireland due to habitat destruction and changing farming techniques.
  • National Parks And Wildlife Service
    Shadow Ranger
    National Parks And Wildlife Service Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
    Lagduff Research Centre, Ballycroy National Park, Co. Mayo
    My work included the construction of a boardwalk, the development and design of informational panels for trail heads and sensitive habitats as well as surveying bird and bat species.
  • Coillte
    Forest Worker
    Coillte Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
    The Cedar Building, Moneen, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    I worked with GIS mapping systems, satellite photography and ERSI to identify stands of forestry that required additional nutrients. I went out on site to plot these locations on GPS and to observe aerial fertilisation of the trees via helicopter.
  • National Museum Of Ireland
    Assistant Curator
    National Museum Of Ireland Apr 2010 - Sep 2010
    National Museum Of Folklife, Turlough, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    I carried out an inventory of all items in the museum storeroom and catalogued any new material donated to the museum. I also upgraded the cataloging system for the storeroom and labelled new items.
  • National Museum Of Ireland
    Assistant Curator
    National Museum Of Ireland Apr 2009 - Sep 2009
    Turlough Museum, Co. Mayo
    I carried out an inventory of all items in the museum storeroom and catalogued any new material donated to the museum. I also upgraded the cataloging system for the storeroom and labelled new items.
  • Quay Appointments
    Office Worker
    Quay Appointments Jan 2006 - Jul 2007
    Sydney, Australia
    I had numerous jobs - I worked in the triage department of Royal North Shore Hospital, was a data-entry clerk throughout the city & had a variety of office jobs.
  • Mayo County Council
    Office Worker
    Mayo County Council May 2005 - Sep 2005
    Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    I worked in the Housing Department where I dealt with members of the public and filed paperwork
  • Castlebar Credit Union
    Data Entry Clerk
    Castlebar Credit Union Nov 2004 - Apr 2005
    Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    Upgraded the database and transferred user information to new system
  • Jackson Engineering Advisers Ltd
    Database Design
    Jackson Engineering Advisers Ltd May 2004 - Apr 2005
    Moneen Industrial Estate, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    Transferred data onto computer database using Microsoft Excel
  • Kerneuzec University
    Efl Teacher
    Kerneuzec University Aug 2003 - Apr 2004
    Quimperlé, Brittany, France
    I taught English to primary and secondary-level students
  • Mayo County Council
    Archaeologist
    Mayo County Council May 2003 - Aug 2003
    The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    I removed, documented, labelled and catalogued human remains from a kileen (children's burial ground) located within a ring fort. I also excavated early Neolithic stone cutting tools and scrapers. I investigated a possible souterrain at another site and documented my findings using site surveying techniques.
  • Mayo County Council
    Library Assistant
    Mayo County Council Jun 1998 - Sep 2000
    The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
    I worked three summers here. I dealt with reader enquiries, book renewals and created catalogue records on the computer system.

Liam Loftus Skills

Layout Graphic Design Typography Posters Logo Design Research Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Environmental Awareness Film Production Gis Journalism Lecturing Microsoft Word Tourism Tutoring Typing University Teaching Writing Web Design Creative Writing Customer Service Event Planning Photography Public Speaking Social Media Editing Social Networking Teaching Proofreading

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Frequently Asked Questions about Liam Loftus

What company does Liam Loftus work for?

Liam Loftus works for Corncrake Life Project

What is Liam Loftus's role at the current company?

Liam Loftus's current role is Corncrake Officer at Corncrake LIFE project.

What schools did Liam Loftus attend?

Liam Loftus attended University College Cork, Galway-Mayo Institute Of Technology, Sapienza Università Di Roma, University Of Limerick, Mary Immaculate College, Regis University, St. Gerald's College, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

What are some of Liam Loftus's interests?

Liam Loftus has interest in Astronomy, I Enjoy Reading, Soccer, Education, Environment, Hurling, Chess, Photography, Animal Welfare, Fishing.

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Liam Loftus has skills like Layout, Graphic Design, Typography, Posters, Logo Design, Research, Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Awareness, Film Production, Gis, Journalism.

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