Managed and delivered projects addressing climate change mitigation options, corporate sustainability strategy, supply chain data analysis, GHG emissions modelling and policy advice.• Created modelling tools to estimate GHG emissions and carbon sequestration using GHGP and IPCC standards. • Worked with clients to collect and analyse supply chain data in order to develop a Net Zero strategy. • Conducted literature reviews of the impact of GHG reduction practices to inform… Show more Managed and delivered projects addressing climate change mitigation options, corporate sustainability strategy, supply chain data analysis, GHG emissions modelling and policy advice.• Created modelling tools to estimate GHG emissions and carbon sequestration using GHGP and IPCC standards. • Worked with clients to collect and analyse supply chain data in order to develop a Net Zero strategy. • Conducted literature reviews of the impact of GHG reduction practices to inform industry and policy.• Managed a range of projects, ensuring work was completed to high standards and within agreed deadlines.• Created and delivered several presentations to communicate Net Zero concepts to a farmer audience. Show less

The MDS graduate scheme consists of four 6-month placements in companies throughout the UK fresh produce sector combined with an extensive programme of management and leadership training.

Managed the grape and citrus categories, ensuring year-round availability and quality. Monitored category performance and collated data for contract negotiations and product ranging decisions.• Worked closely with suppliers to drive product quality, supplier performance and packaging innovation.• Monitored and reported on category and market performance and reviewed product range via gap analysis.• Signed off all external fresh produce marketing material and responded to… Show more Managed the grape and citrus categories, ensuring year-round availability and quality. Monitored category performance and collated data for contract negotiations and product ranging decisions.• Worked closely with suppliers to drive product quality, supplier performance and packaging innovation.• Monitored and reported on category and market performance and reviewed product range via gap analysis.• Signed off all external fresh produce marketing material and responded to journalist and PR enquiries. Show less

Managed marketing for the National Dahlia Collection including social media and website design. Supported the wider business on a range of projects including data analysis, category insight and NPD.• Planned and implemented a successful marketing strategy for a rapidly evolving eCommerce business.• Led the creation of a new product range including costing, sourcing, and pitching to a major retail customer.• Delivered a range of projects for various retail customers including… Show more Managed marketing for the National Dahlia Collection including social media and website design. Supported the wider business on a range of projects including data analysis, category insight and NPD.• Planned and implemented a successful marketing strategy for a rapidly evolving eCommerce business.• Led the creation of a new product range including costing, sourcing, and pitching to a major retail customer.• Delivered a range of projects for various retail customers including data analysis and category insight. Show less

Managed every aspect of a fruit packing line, liaising with colleagues in QC, technical and logistics to ensure orders were completed on time and to the correct specification.• Trained and managed line staff, ensuring adherence to required work disciplines and H&S directives.• Quickly reacted to changing circumstances including reprioritisation of product lines and fruit changes. • Communicated information to Production Managers and monitored quality, wastage and productivity.

Managed all aspects of the poly-tunnel crop production programme including vegetative propagation, planting and harvesting operations, crop monitoring and disease management.• Ensured optimal crop growth by monitoring growing conditions and treating pests and disease.• Organised staff and equipment for all production operations including planting, spraying and harvesting.• Trained and supervised staff with an emphasis on quality and efficiency, and maintained detailed work… Show more Managed all aspects of the poly-tunnel crop production programme including vegetative propagation, planting and harvesting operations, crop monitoring and disease management.• Ensured optimal crop growth by monitoring growing conditions and treating pests and disease.• Organised staff and equipment for all production operations including planting, spraying and harvesting.• Trained and supervised staff with an emphasis on quality and efficiency, and maintained detailed work records. Show less

AHDB-funded internship conducting a preliminary optimisation study for the VeGIN project which aims to improve the genetics of several species of important vegetable crops.• Designed and conducted a series of experiments to investigate abiotic stress tolerance of several Brassica lines.• Analysed results and presented conclusions to the AHDB board.• Worked with postdocs from the VeGIN project to ensure knowledge transfer at the end of the project.