Working as part of a team using my skills and knowledge in Ecosystems and Plant ID to develop and maintain the beautiful outside spaces in strata and private properties throughout the Metro Vancouver area.

I am working with the Invasive Species Mapping Team, using ArcGIS to map out the type, frequency, density and location of invasive species throughout Stanley Park.

A community volunteering and conservation charity with a focus in London on restoring and maintaining biodiversity in urban areas. Roles and Responsibilities include: Pre project planning and risk assessments Biodiversity Habitat maintenance and creation Day to day management of volunteers on various projects Delivering health and safety talks Managing projects and ensuring timely completion to high standards

Working alongside my Senior Events Supervisor role I was also the Deputy Environmental Management Representative in charge of acquiring and maintaining ISO 14001 certification. My role was varied but included: Leading on the waste aspect of the environmental management system. Writing up protocols for the organisation to follow. Researching and implementing new methods of waste reduction. Reporting on any aspects or issues at monthly team meetings. Collating information ready for ISO14001 audit.Chairing and writing notes for meetings.

As Senior Events Supervisor my main duties included: Taking enquiries over the phone and booking events and meetings. Liaising with the client prior to their event to ensure all of their requirements will be met on the day. Being the first point of contact for the client and the delegates on the day to deal with any issues if they should arise. Leading a team of up to 8 staff ensuring smooth delivery of events. Ensuring all staff are conforming to health and safety, food hygiene and manual handling guidelines as well as all other company policies and procedures including BS8901 (a British standard for sustainable event management).

Took a 3 month sabbatical to join a start up INGO set up in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. An early focus on two way communications with affected communities then moved on to livelihood development and shared resources for other NGOs and local affected communities. As part of a small team working and living in a post disaster zone my responsibilities were varied and included: Managing finances and petty cash. Creating budgets and assessing the needs of the organisation. Working on a tight budget with limited access to cash. Managing local staff and ensuring office and equipment is properly maintained. Managing office and meeting space. Developing a new invoicing system and invoicing clients. Writing proposals for various clients and potential clients including UN agencies. Sourcing building materials and other equipment and detailing their locations. Creating a payroll system for staff. Managing incoming volunteers and house guests. Completing orientation of incoming volunteers.