Benedict Rickards
Shooting Researcher at True To Nature- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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BSc Zoology
University of LeedsJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Sports Diver
BSACMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
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The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Food Hygiene Level 1
UK GovernmentMar, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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True To Nature
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shooting Researcher
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Offspring Films
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researcher
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Through this role I gained lots of experience including Sound recording using a mixer, writing risk assessments, assisting with the set up of a shoot, writing and developing a new logging system and I was even entrusted with leading part of a shoot due the loss of the AP due to Covid. Through this role I gained lots of experience including Sound recording using a mixer, writing risk assessments, assisting with the set up of a shoot, writing and developing a new logging system and I was even entrusted with leading part of a shoot due the loss of the AP due to Covid.
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True To Nature
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researcher
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
Gangs of Baboon Falls
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Development Researcher
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
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Production Researcher
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Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
Expedition with Steve Backshall
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Development Researcher
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
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NHS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
Vaccination center volunteer Vaccination center volunteer
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Researcher
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
Completed preliminary research and wrote a treatment for a potential Natural History series on behalf of Tim Martin Completed preliminary research and wrote a treatment for a potential Natural History series on behalf of Tim Martin
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Black Stag Marketing
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand Ambassador
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
Achievements: Raised over an estimated £14,000 for charitable causes in my month at the company, quickly developed my skills in sales and am currently working towards becoming a Team Leader. Key skills gained: Resilience, working long hours, working for myself, working with difficult customers, sales. Achievements: Raised over an estimated £14,000 for charitable causes in my month at the company, quickly developed my skills in sales and am currently working towards becoming a Team Leader. Key skills gained: Resilience, working long hours, working for myself, working with difficult customers, sales.
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Simon's Jungle
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Gabon
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Expedition Team Member
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
Achievements: Successfully planned and completed a 14 day trek through Ivindo National Park following the path of explorer Paul Du Chailu. Photographed and documented Western gorillas, forest elephants and red river hogs; filmed the first ever record of elephant tusk removal after poaching had taken place and confiscated the ivory. Key skills gained: Video documentary and video editing, travel writing, expedition resilience, risk assessments, expedition preparation, general jungle survival skills. Show less
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Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation
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Greece
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coastal Ecology Researcher
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Achievements: Organised and orchestrated largest marine invertebrate survey in the organisation, furthered a project to create the world’s first marine life sanctuary for rescued/stranded macrofauna through research. Problem solving, submitting grant applications, and assisting in the production of key media material to help promote sustainability. Key skills gained: Advanced research, experimental design, protocol writing, engaging with the public, documentary making, working in the marine environment, use of QGIS software. Show less
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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
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Lancashire
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Volunteer Keeper
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
I spent a month helping out at my local zoo. Responsibilities included: General animal husbandry including feeding and cleaning. I also gave talks to visitors about the species at the zoo. Skills gained: Public Speaking, working as part of a team and problem solving, health and safety management. I spent a month helping out at my local zoo. Responsibilities included: General animal husbandry including feeding and cleaning. I also gave talks to visitors about the species at the zoo. Skills gained: Public Speaking, working as part of a team and problem solving, health and safety management.
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Education
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Univeristy of Leeds
Zoology, Population Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Paleoecology, Marine Ecology, Lives of Carnivores -
Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale
Biology, Geography, Drama, Chemistry