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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Litter Action Plan 2018-2022 provides the strategic directions and specific actions Council will take to reduce illegal dumping and litter for the next four years.Within this role i'm acting as a representative for the horticultural department assisting to determine 'hotspots' for illegal dumping and overall impacts/costs of litter to the council. I will provide recommended litter prevention actions and influence how these will be implemented in the horticultural department.

Melbourne, Australia

Managing and maintaining significant environmental sites throughout eastern Melbourne. - Using skills in ecological restoration to enhance the biodiversity of key environmental sites in the Monash Council area. Applying different approaches depending on the Ecological Vegetation Classes and priorities of the sites- Project planning and delivery is a key requirement of the role including working within budgets for environmental restoration works, anything from revegetation projects, wetland creation/remediation, storm/fire remediation and pest/weed control.- Stakeholder management and engagement skills have been gained through the role. I've lead and guided community events through reserves and also assisted in planning events through Planet Arc and local Friend's Groups.- Seed Collecting, cleaning and propagation. Ensure indigenous species grown are of local provenance and suited to environmental conditions

London, United Kingdom

Designing, installing and maintaining unique and luxury garden spaces throughout West London.A key component of the role was to organise contractors and ensure necessary permits were obtained to complete projects.

London, United Kingdom

Assisting the management of a private 5 acre estate along the Thames river, London. Working with internal staff and contractors to deliver large landscape design and civil projects to upgrade and restore the estates gardens.Through this role I developed proficiencies in stakeholder communications, analytical problem solving and project planning and delivery.

Twello

To oversee day-to day operations on an 12 hectare property. Training, assisting and delegating tasks to workers and volunteers (generally for rehabilitation or community service purposes) was a key component of the role. Motivating and engaging participants to instil job satisfaction was incredibly rewarding.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The position required undertaking Landscape planing, construction and maintenance within public and private gardens throughout Amsterdam. Key roles within the position include;- Urban Greening projects- Including the construction and maintenance of green roofs - Landscape design- promoting Perennials and water efficiency - Maintenance- strict maintenance regimes for gardens throughout Amsterdam

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Working within the IT department, responsible for project development and data analysis for Calvin Klein’s and Tommy Hilfiger's International e-commerce replatforming.Key Responsibilities;- Skilled in completing preliminary Systems Interface Testing (SIT)- Undertaking User Acceptance Testing (UAT), creating test scripts, raising/closing defects and executing tests- Able to organise, analyse and input product/merchandising data and edit data in a 'live' Environment- Proficient in the use of various software programs, Including Jira, Confluence, Smart Merchandiser, Adobe analytics, PIM, WebSphere Commerce and SAP

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Responsible for the collection, sorting and delivery of mail within Amsterdam West. Developed skills in customer service, language (basic Dutch), inventory control and attention to detail.

1/395 Collins St, Melbourne

Responsible for analysing and collating ecological data for use within a national database, containing all recorded species on properties managed/co-managed by Bush Heritage. Skills:- Developed skills in database management and statistical analysis, including use of SPSS, Excel and GIS- Interpersonal skills gained through liaising with team members and consulting with ‘on site’ ecologists.- Detailed knowledge of flora and fauna species and methods used to calculate abundance and condition.

Wellington Parade, Fitzroy Gardens

To educate and engage visitors in relation to Fitzroy Gardens history and value, while also maintaining overall quality of flora displays and undertaking infrastructure maintenance within Fitzroy Gardens. Skills: - Community engagement and customer service-including conducting guided tours to a varied audience- Developing Integrated Weed Management (IWP) plans - Mechanical and chemical weed/pest control- Planting techniques and monitoring flora/fauna their health- Developed skills in propagation, planting of seedlings, grafting/cutting and maintaining irrigation equipment.- Monitoring and maintaining soil, water and atmospheric conditions.

South Yarra

Undertaking landscape restoration to promote diversity of Indigenous flora and fauna in Melbourne’s urban areas. Skills/qualifications obtained:AHCNR201A Carryout natural area restorationAHCOHS101A Work safely in conservationAHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipmentAHCCHM101A Follow basic chemical safety rulesAHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervisionProject Partners:- Wild futures- Bandicoot trapping and pest eradication in Woodlands Historic Park- Parks Victoria- Grey Kangaroo and Swamp Wallaby survey and monitoring in Woodlands Historic Park- Stonington Council- Community planning event(s) at Glen Iris Wetlands/Urban Forest

1 Mcnab Avenue, Footscray

Working within the Business and Environmental Services Team to develop a flora and fauna strategy aimed at enhancing environmental management within City West Water's service area to ensure strategic environmental objectives are met.Key actions within the strategies development:- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders via corporate/community workshops, aiding the alignment and prioritisation of management actions with City West Water service area. - Collating department views and creating SMART objectives.- Creating an action plan and implementation strategies- Analysing and providing expertise on environmental management/ecological factors during the projects development

Newstead, Brisbane

The position required the collection, organisation, review and dispatch of online orders to Woolworths customers.Key skills:- Self motivation- Time management- Data entry and processing- Computer skills- Inventory processing software and recording devices were required to collect and finalise orders- Customer service and effective written/verbal communication skills- Problem solving- Manual labour- moving stock/collecting orders/loading stock

Ocean Shores, Nsw

Responsible for managing the supply and quality of fruit and vegetables within the retail department. Tasks include; finalising orders, quality control, administration and communicating with customers/relevant internal departments.

Habitat Conservation And Management Certificate 2016, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Activities and Societies: Providing an ecological approach to environmental conservation and restoration. Courses include: - Plant.

Certificate, Conservation And Land Management

Carryout natural area restoration, Work safely in conservation, Operate basic machinery and equipment, Follow basic chemical safety rules.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Management (Hons. Natural Systems And Wildlife), 5.6 Gpa Honours Iib

Activities and Societies: Honours project: An assessment on connectivity of habitats within the Brisbane region. With a focus on Wildlife.

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: University of Queensland's Exchange Program (UQAbroad)