Ongoing ownership of FSC and PEFC certification management ensuring that all relevant products are sustainable and in line with the BioPak brandResponsible for ensuring we remain compliant and are up to date with key legislation impacting our productsUK lead for B CORP certification process and Carbon Neutral CertificationActed as the company product specialist for high volume/value customersResponsible for NPD with an emphasis on innovation and new materialsWork with the global team to identify gaps in the market and new trends

Key contact for environmental issues in the UK, (SUP directive, Plastic Pact etc)Responsible for the growth of key global accounts, managing approx 40% of turnoverPlayed a pivotal role in securing the largest UK contractSecured 6 major national chains Presented to new national and international brands, focusing on which products performed/fit the brand and consulting on the best environmental solutions based on disposal routes available to their customersLed NPD for gaps in sustainable delivery packaging, working with national accounts to create solutions for all restaurantsFace of BioPak, several TV interviews for national news, presentations at trades shows and webinars for 100’s of customersIdentified the key partners for Compost Connect, a BioPak initiative connecting end users with industrial composting sites to close the loop on compostable products

Supported the MD and Technical Directors with problem solving and root cause analysisManaged a small team, acting as escalation point and subject matter expert for product queriesResponsible for sales forecasting, customer experience, budget and P&LImplemented a pricing strategy which covered pricing for over 300 product lines.

 Organised logistics for a 20 person lodge, balancing the requirements of several different groups with what was physically available  Liaised with Portuguese drivers, guides and kitchen staff on a daily basis to ensure that all staff members were aware of their responsibilities  Head of hospitality – in charge of recognising and ameliorating any issues encountered by guests and staff alike First point of contact for all guests and responsible for guaranteeing all aspects of their stay are of the highest quality

 Oversaw a 2000 acre nature reserve and 30 person Eco-Lodge in a tropical montane forest Performed all administrative tasks including bookings, logistics, accounts, purchasing of supplies and would also volunteer my services as a guide for guests. Wrote and edited several project proposals to receive additional foreign investment Managed a Colombian team of staff including guides, forest guards, cooks and cleaners Implemented conservation practices including invasive species identification and elimination, creation of a tree nursery for native species and reforestation projects Developed and supervised field research projects for both myself and volunteers Coordinated the Fundación ProAves volunteers and community involvement projects Undertook my own research project at the same time as running the nature reserve