Phillippa Dean Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

North Wales

Marine Mammal Medic and currently training as a student MMM course instructor.• Responding to emergency call outs to monitor marine life and carry out rescues if required - capturing marine life such as sea birds, common, grey and harbour seals, treating on site if possible, and re-floating of cetaceans if a viable option.• Assessing health and safety of call outs and completing risk assessment to ensure a safe working environment.• Working closely with organisations on… Show more Marine Mammal Medic and currently training as a student MMM course instructor.• Responding to emergency call outs to monitor marine life and carry out rescues if required - capturing marine life such as sea birds, common, grey and harbour seals, treating on site if possible, and re-floating of cetaceans if a viable option.• Assessing health and safety of call outs and completing risk assessment to ensure a safe working environment.• Working closely with organisations on incidents such as RNLI, Coast Guards and RSPCA. Show less

Gili Islands

• Ensured the effective operation of the water network within Powys whilst delivering full compliance with all customer, regulatory and company standards. Proactively focused on the needs of the customer by delivering a right first time solution and implementing initiatives aimed at improving KPI performance and service ability of the water network.• Worked in partnership with contractors ensuring operational issues were dealt with effectively in compliance with the contract and within a… Show more • Ensured the effective operation of the water network within Powys whilst delivering full compliance with all customer, regulatory and company standards. Proactively focused on the needs of the customer by delivering a right first time solution and implementing initiatives aimed at improving KPI performance and service ability of the water network.• Worked in partnership with contractors ensuring operational issues were dealt with effectively in compliance with the contract and within a safe and cost effective environment.• Responsible for customer service issues and built relations with governmental bodies including the EA and NRW, as well as with local and highway authorities and other external bodies to facilitate the effective delivery of operational works whilst minimising the impact on customers and the environment.• Managed pollution database to ensure feedback following an incident is accurately reported and all information collated. Managed and attended any Category 1 and 2 pollutions, and effectively communicated with the EA or NRW present on site.• Produced technical reports on all pollution and flooding incidents which were provided to governmental bodies and external compliance regulation bodies. Sat on the peer review panel auditing technical reports for these incidents to ensure requirements were met.• Proficiency in softwares including SAP, GISST, Modular+ and Winvestigator.Led community engagement projects to educate customers on the environmental impact on river systems and the ocean from misuse of the water networks.• Monitored river health through invertebrate sampling, aquatic botanical identification, water sampling for harmful presence of chemicals including ammonia and phosphates to identify polluting sources.• Analysis of Event Duration Monitor data to identify any network issues to prevent pollutions. Show less

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

In this role I trained veterinary assistants at all levels on animal restraint, animal behavior, conducting TPRs, CPR, aseptic techniques, setting up IV’s, running blood work and SNAP tests, monitoring patients and administering medications. As well as this team, I also trained receptionists on dealing with emergency calls, triaging patients, admitting patients, and managing appointments, patient files and billing.In 2020 I also took on the role of Head Surgical Assistant to the… Show more In this role I trained veterinary assistants at all levels on animal restraint, animal behavior, conducting TPRs, CPR, aseptic techniques, setting up IV’s, running blood work and SNAP tests, monitoring patients and administering medications. As well as this team, I also trained receptionists on dealing with emergency calls, triaging patients, admitting patients, and managing appointments, patient files and billing.In 2020 I also took on the role of Head Surgical Assistant to the orthopaedics surgeon, Dr. Preston. Within this role I was responsible for assisting clients in booking in surgeries, admitting patients on the day, setting up and closing down surgeries, sterilising surgical equipment, scrubbing into surgery and assisting in manipulating patients, and discharging patients. Show less

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Promoted to SVA to include more skilled responsibilities including supervising VAs, assessing and triaging emergencies, administering medications, trained in CPR, assisting in more technical procedures, authorising pharmacy dispenses, discharging patients and carrying our minor procedures.

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Joined this fast-paced 24 hour emergency hospital as a VA, duties included general hospital maintainence, phone triage of emergencies, caring for inpatients and assisting in veterinary procedures.

Hanson Island

Researcher at OrcaLab working with world renowned researchers Dr Paul Spong and Helena Symonds, at their remote research station off the coast of Vancouver Island, BC. 24/7 monitoring the hydrophones and remote cameras for orca activity. Collating data to understand how anthropogenic stressors are affecting the behaviours and populations of orca and other marine life.• Monitored, patrolled, intercepted, and reported illegal harassment of protected marine life.• Hydrophone operator –… Show more Researcher at OrcaLab working with world renowned researchers Dr Paul Spong and Helena Symonds, at their remote research station off the coast of Vancouver Island, BC. 24/7 monitoring the hydrophones and remote cameras for orca activity. Collating data to understand how anthropogenic stressors are affecting the behaviours and populations of orca and other marine life.• Monitored, patrolled, intercepted, and reported illegal harassment of protected marine life.• Hydrophone operator – orca call analysis through Lucy Acoustics to identify pods.• Collected visual orca data with use of programmes such as Explore.org to identify pods and individuals.• Liaising with other NGOs on environmental issues such as Marine Education & Research Society (MER Society).• Monitored other marine mammals - white-sided dolphins, Dahl’s porpoise, harbour seals and Stellar sea lion populations.• Campaigned against cetacean captivity (with a particular focus on SeaWorld) and Salmon farming, using social media platforms, creating understandable and digestible articles from the scientific community. Show less

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

As a Project Ecologist I was responsible for setting up and conducting a range of protected species surveys and reporting on these as outlined below.• Field work on various protected species surveys - Terrestrial and riparian mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and botanical Phase 1 surveys across the UK.• Conducting bat roost and activity surveys, analysing survey data, using applications such as AnalookW and Kaleidoscope Pro for species call analysis.• Setting up and… Show more As a Project Ecologist I was responsible for setting up and conducting a range of protected species surveys and reporting on these as outlined below.• Field work on various protected species surveys - Terrestrial and riparian mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and botanical Phase 1 surveys across the UK.• Conducting bat roost and activity surveys, analysing survey data, using applications such as AnalookW and Kaleidoscope Pro for species call analysis.• Setting up and completing GCN surveys, bottle and Dewsbury trapping, sampling eDNA and GCN translocations.• Setting up and completing reptile surveys and translocations.• Badger sett surveys, assisting on live badger digs and installing badger exclusion fencing and monitoring.• Hazel dormouse hibernation checks and nest box checks.• Assisting on breeding bird surveys and nest checks.• Installing mitigation such as bat and bird boxes and completing checks with licensees.• Assessing trees for bat PRFs.• Constructing comprehensive site specific risk assessments to ensure the highest standards of healthy and safety are met on all sites.• Working efficiently with internal disciplines to collaborate on projects.• Completed extensive desk-based research to construct concise and detailed reports.• Liaising with external stakeholders from local councils to governmental bodies including Natural Resources Wales, Natural England, NaturScot and JNCC. Show less

Beckford

• Daily care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and maintenance of patient charts• Complete full health checks on various species of British wildlife ranging as well as some exotic species• Prescribing and administering medications and fluids (such as oral medications, intravenous injections and subcutaneous injections)• Trained and competent in humane euthanasia• Administering general aesthetic and monitoring patient throughout• Trained in animal handling and restraint… Show more • Daily care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and maintenance of patient charts• Complete full health checks on various species of British wildlife ranging as well as some exotic species• Prescribing and administering medications and fluids (such as oral medications, intravenous injections and subcutaneous injections)• Trained and competent in humane euthanasia• Administering general aesthetic and monitoring patient throughout• Trained in animal handling and restraint of many species both native and exotic• General hospital duties consisted of hospital hygiene – thorough cleaning of all housing, incubators, medical supplies, feeding instruments, surfaces etc.• Responding to reported wildlife – Catching, restraining and transporting animals• Training new members of staff/volunteers and work placements• Advising members of the public both face to face and over the phone on wildlife welfare Show less

Gonsal Farm Animal Center, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

• Working with domestics (dogs, cats, rabbits etc.)• Main duties included daily socialising with each animal to aid in their rehabilitation process – to ensure they were able to cope when rehomed• Rehabilitation programmes compromised of interacting in various situations, exercising, playing and training• Other welfare duties: feeding, grooming, cleaning of housing spaces• Updating records such as the animals weight

Birmingham, United Kingdom

BWCP is home to a variety of native and exotic animals, open to the public to increase awareness of conservation issues and provide education on endangered species.• Volunteer keeper working with various small primates, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds• Daily animal husbandry routine comprises of timed feedings, cleaning of enclosures and public access areas, • Assisting health checks on numerous species and administering medications• Trained in dealing with more… Show more BWCP is home to a variety of native and exotic animals, open to the public to increase awareness of conservation issues and provide education on endangered species.• Volunteer keeper working with various small primates, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds• Daily animal husbandry routine comprises of timed feedings, cleaning of enclosures and public access areas, • Assisting health checks on numerous species and administering medications• Trained in dealing with more challenging animals with more complex husbandry needs• Highly experienced in creating and applying effective enrichments to reduce/prevent stereotypical behaviours (see my research below on enrichment with captive slender tailed meerkats (suricata suricatta)• Involved in the construction and design of new and old enclosures to ensure the housed species has a captive environment that mimics the natural habitat to encourage more species-specific behaviours• Conversing with the public – publicly speaking about the species and conservation efforts vital to their existence and raising awareness of endangered species due to illegal trade (CITES), medicine etc.• Team leader when working with other volunteers to ensure highest standards of animal care are achieved• Experienced in animal handling/restraint of various species• Training various species through clicker training, touch training etc. to aid in health checks and improve the level of daily care that can be given• Maintenance of specialist environments i.e. reptiles and amphibians such as misting, temperature readings etc.• Assisting with EEP’s • Photographically documenting species (such as the critically endangered savu island pythons (Liasis savuensis) skin pigmentation see below) Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Zoology, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Vice President of University of Derby Ramblers Society 2014, Member of Ecology Society, Running back and wide.

Tropical Coastal Ecosystems (Edx)

Introduction To The Arctic: Climate

Access To Higher Education, Biology, Physics And Chemistry, Merit

Completed the Access to HE Sciences with a Merit in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.