Bryony Blades
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Modelling species distributions under climate change
Københavns Universitet - University of CopenhagenSep, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
IEMA approved Introduction to Auditing and Evaluating Behaviour Change training
National Union of Students (UK)Dec, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
International Baccalaureate
Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeJul, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Full, clean driving licence
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
Experience
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Verna
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Iceland
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Scientist
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May 2023 - Present
Using data to better understand the impact of environmental change. Using data to better understand the impact of environmental change.
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Department of Biology, University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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DPhil Student
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Oct 2021 - Present
Researching distributions and evolutionary dynamics of African invertebrates using a combination of species distribution modelling and genomics. - Conceptualising and building models in R, and handling large datasets that include a variety of geospatial data formats - Advanced level of GIS, and a familiarity with Python - Using high performance computer clusters that run on Linux and are managed by SLURM - Demonstrating in computer practical classes for the Oxford MBiol - Designing and teaching tutorials on species distribution modelling for the Oxford MBiol - Communicating complex findings in research papers using technical writing skills - Managing multi-dimensional projects that include desk- and field-based work - Able to understand and synthesize complex concepts quickly and effectively - Engaged with continuous and active learning - Proven efficiency in independent and collaborative working environments, such as my partnership with scientists at the African Natural History Research Trust My Oxford Biology Department profile can be found here: https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/bryony-blades I am funded by the African Natural History Research Trust, for whom my profile can be found here: https://www.anhrt.org.uk/contact/our-team Show less
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academic Tutor
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Jan 2018 - Present
Teaching Spanish online to students of all levels up to and beyond GCSE, A Level, and IB. At times I have been the student's sole teacher for this subject, and singlehandedly guided them through exams to an A* level. - Producing and delivering interesting and helpful lesson content according to exam board curricula and the student's individual level - Setting and marking homework - Creating lesson materials - Developing and maintaining working relationships with clients - Finding new clients via online promotion Show less
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Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC)
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Intern
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
As part of Oxford University Careers' Micro-Internship Program, I was chosen to use my spatial skills at TVERC. - Handled and manipulated TVERC's very large records database - Created maps illustrating recording effort and how this has changed over the last 100 years - Analysed which wildlife sites in Oxfordshire and Berkshire should be prioritised for recording using varying sets of criteria including falling record numbers, proximity to public transport, and access. - Produced a clear and interesting report and presentation on my findings for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders - Determined future avenues for research, including more advanced species distribution modelling for species of interest, and established an agreement for continuing collaboration - Presented my findings in an oral presentation at TVERC's Environmental Recorders' Conference Show less
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Sparro House Creative Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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Content Executive
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2022
Since before their launch, I worked with Sparro House Creative contributing to the preparation of the business plan and establishment of media channels and the website. - I produced engaging written content about our ethos and recent industry development for the website - I edited video interviews with industry leaders for the website and social media channels - I wrote articles and edited video content for clients to strict deadlines that often required me to research and interpret information outside of my direct field of expertise Show less
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African Natural History Research Trust
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United Kingdom
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Museum Assistant
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Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
I worked at ANHRT as a pre-cursor to beginning my doctorate. During this time I: - Curated of museum collections - Reviewed literature pertaining to my DPhil topic - Digitised specimen collection locations and illustrated species distributions I worked at ANHRT as a pre-cursor to beginning my doctorate. During this time I: - Curated of museum collections - Reviewed literature pertaining to my DPhil topic - Digitised specimen collection locations and illustrated species distributions
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Clarkson & Woods Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Ecologist
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
- Planning and undertaking protected species surveys - Analysing bat survey data with Kaleidoscope Pro - Using GIS to map Phase 1 results, and species distributions - Writing various report types, such as BAP, PEA, and EcIA, as well as quotations for new work - Project management and invoicing - Eligible for QCIEEM - Planning and undertaking protected species surveys - Analysing bat survey data with Kaleidoscope Pro - Using GIS to map Phase 1 results, and species distributions - Writing various report types, such as BAP, PEA, and EcIA, as well as quotations for new work - Project management and invoicing - Eligible for QCIEEM
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ARBTECH
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecology Sub-Contractor
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May 2020 - May 2020
A second season carrying out dusk and dawn bat surveys over the summer period, identifying bat species using just heterodyne detectors. A second season carrying out dusk and dawn bat surveys over the summer period, identifying bat species using just heterodyne detectors.
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Smart Ecology Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Field Ecologist
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
I carried out emergence and re-entry bat surveys during the peak survey season using both Echo Meter Touch and Batbox III D detectors. I also learnt best practice for bat recording for inclusion in environmental assessments. I carried out emergence and re-entry bat surveys during the peak survey season using both Echo Meter Touch and Batbox III D detectors. I also learnt best practice for bat recording for inclusion in environmental assessments.
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Intern
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Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
Internship at Marie-Noëlle Comunicación, an up and coming agency which specialises in event planning and public relations. - Managed the running of social media accounts and the updating of the company website. - Acted as a point of contact for clients and contacts from the media, both Spanish and English. - Translated business documents such as press releases and event requirements to a professional standard. Internship at Marie-Noëlle Comunicación, an up and coming agency which specialises in event planning and public relations. - Managed the running of social media accounts and the updating of the company website. - Acted as a point of contact for clients and contacts from the media, both Spanish and English. - Translated business documents such as press releases and event requirements to a professional standard.
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Work Experience
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Internship at The Hub, an award-winning marketing agency which companies across the globe rely on to raise visibility of their brand. - Managed social media accounts in order to improve online networks of clients such as the Youth Hostel Association. - Researched potential awards for existing campaigns to raise awareness of not only the brand involved, but the agency itself. - Created high-quality PowerPoint presentations for senior team members. Internship at The Hub, an award-winning marketing agency which companies across the globe rely on to raise visibility of their brand. - Managed social media accounts in order to improve online networks of clients such as the Youth Hostel Association. - Researched potential awards for existing campaigns to raise awareness of not only the brand involved, but the agency itself. - Created high-quality PowerPoint presentations for senior team members.
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Pitch
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Germany
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Work Experience
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
Internship at Pitch, an independent sports communication agency which delivers high profile campaigns for some of the biggest global sports brands, organisations and athletes. - Created PowerPoint presentations to a high standard for senior team members. - Generated media coverage over the telephone for the campaign to promote Channel 4's broadcast of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. - Assisted in organising and staging press events, including media launches and photo shoots, for clients including Heineken and the NBA. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2025
University of Oxford
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biology -
2018 - 2019
University of Gloucestershire
Master's degree, Applied Ecology -
2013 - 2017
University of Bristol
BA (Hons), Spanish -
2015 - 2016
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
BA (Hons) Spanish Year Abroad, Language Interpretation and Translation -
2006 - 2013
Cheltenham Ladies' College
International Baccalaureate Diploma, English, Spanish, Philosophy, Maths, Physics, Theatre Studies
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