Experienced wildlife television reseacher, I have a excellent knowledge of behavioral ecology developed through formal education and volunteer work. I hope to combine my creativity and passion for the natural world through building a career in wildlife filmmaking research and development. Passionate about accessibility and inclusivity.Winner of the Royal Television Society West of England Award - Flying Futures 2022Panellist on 'The Most Venomous' Podcast - A lighthearted panel style show, discussing all things natural historyCredits:BBC1 Expedition Killer Whale (2025) - BBC2 Springwatch (2023) - Nat Geo Secrets of the Penguins (2025) - NBCU BBC The Americas (2025) , BBC2 Springwatch (2022), BBC2 Winterwatch (2022), BBC Autumnwatch (2021)Field experience in the UK and abroad, including in remote and challenging environments.2:1 BSc. Biology Graduate with a focus on Environmental and Zoological Ecology.Other experience:- Bat Survey Work for Quantock Ecology- Intern with CCLA ethical investment team with a focus on creating sustainable investment profiles for animal and wildlife charities.- SARS-COV-2 genetic technologist working in a high throughput lab for COVID test samples.- Hospitality Services Assistant with Christie's Bistro Manchester.
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Junior ResearcherBbc Studios May 2024 - Jun 2024City Of Bristol, England, United KingdomPost production researcher role on Expedition Killer Whale - Full rushes transcript correction - Assisting the edit with finding soundbites and visuals - Identifying specific whales in footage - Fact Checking -
Junior ResearcherBbc Studios May 2023 - Jun 2023Bristol, England, United Kingdom12 x 60' live showsOriginating of ideas for short film inserts, live items and props.Live fact checking for scripts, sound and visuals in a high pressure environment.Use of BBC archive services, digital archive and clip clearance for fast turnaround footage release.Assistance on shoots and live locations, confident liaising with experienced talent. -
ResearcherTalesmith Jan 2023 - Apr 2023London, England, United KingdomResearch into unique behaviours of the focal penguin species and their wider ecology.Production of comprehensive research notes through database research and communication with scientists and experts.Organising and assisting with the planning of international shoots in extremely remote locations. -
Junior ResearcherBbc Studios Sep 2021 - Dec 2022Bristol, England, United KingdomJunior Research role at BBC The Watches (Autumnwatch, Winterwatch, Springwatch), The Americas, and the Development team. -
Genetic TechnologistOncologica Uk Apr 2021 - Mar 2022Cambridge, England, United KingdomHigh throughput PCR screening of SARS-COV-2 samples. -
Hospitality AssistantThe University Of Manchester Sep 2018 - Mar 2022Manchester, United KingdomWaitress and barista at Christie's Bistro and John Ryland Library café. Increased responsibilities including creation of daily financial reports and delivery coordination. Professional experience in high end event services including weddings and large corporate events. -
Sample Preparation ScientistCharles River Laboratories Jan 2021 - Apr 2021Cambridge, England, United Kingdom -
Ethical Investment InternCcla Investment Management Jul 2018 - Aug 2018London, United KingdomDeveloping attractive and ethical investment portfolios for animal and wildlife charities. Researching projected legal changes to the UK wildlife and agricultural industries.
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