Fisheries consultant

• Oct 2018 - Present

Project manager and technical project officer for a range of different international fisheries and aquaculture projects, examples of which are listed below. Project manager and technical project officer for a range of different international fisheries and aquaculture projects, examples of which are listed below.

Project Manager

• May 2021 - Feb 2022

Provision of recommendations for the sustainable development of the shrimp aquaculture sector in Vietnam. The work included consideration of existing value chains and production systems (from Organic to RAS). Carbon footprint modelling and an assessment for potential mariculture production systems and their suitability in Vietnam was undertaken with engagement of the private sector simultaneously.Responsible for the management of 5 national Vietnamese experts and 3 additional international experts. Included the review and guidance on data collection methodologies, report QA and editing as well as management and organisation of a virtual private sector roundtable, which hosted over 80 participants (including break-out rooms).

Fisheries analyst

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

Co-author and researcher contracted by Oceana to complete an audit of the status of UK fisheries as the UK prepared to leave the EU. The key objective of the report was to provide an evidence-based snapshot of the status of UK fish stocks (shared stocks included) and the UK fishing sector’s recent exploitation history of those stocks by the time the UK abandoned the EU fisheries policies. Co-author and researcher contracted by Oceana to complete an audit of the status of UK fisheries as the UK prepared to leave the EU. The key objective of the report was to provide an evidence-based snapshot of the status of UK fish stocks (shared stocks included) and the UK fishing sector’s recent exploitation history of those stocks by the time the UK abandoned the EU fisheries policies.

Project Manager

• Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

Project manager of a multinational team contracted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to conduct a "Diagnostic Study of Sector Competitiveness in Egypts Aqua Feed, Aquaculture and Fisheries Value Chains". Project manager of a multinational team contracted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to conduct a "Diagnostic Study of Sector Competitiveness in Egypts Aqua Feed, Aquaculture and Fisheries Value Chains".

Fisheries researcher

• Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

Conducted a review of the contribution of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development: UK case study, as part of the FAO Illuminating Hidden Harvests project. Including review of environmental, economic, social and driving factors of small scale fisheries Conducted a review of the contribution of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development: UK case study, as part of the FAO Illuminating Hidden Harvests project. Including review of environmental, economic, social and driving factors of small scale fisheries

Fisheries consultant

• Mar 2019 - May 2019

Review for Global Fishing Watch:Global review of the current situation for tracking small scale fishing vessels and identifying what the opportunities and blockers are for scaling the technology up beyond localised trial projects. Review for Global Fishing Watch:Global review of the current situation for tracking small scale fishing vessels and identifying what the opportunities and blockers are for scaling the technology up beyond localised trial projects.

Fisheries consultant

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

Assessment and review of over 90 wild capture fisheries (worldwide). The methodology involved evaluating impacts from a particular fishery which targets a specific species using a certain capture method. Impacts on stock health, wider marine ecosystem implications and the management of the respective fishery was reviewed. Outputs are used to develop seafood buyer and consumer guides, and ensure consistency throughout global seafood assessments. Assessment and review of over 90 wild capture fisheries (worldwide). The methodology involved evaluating impacts from a particular fishery which targets a specific species using a certain capture method. Impacts on stock health, wider marine ecosystem implications and the management of the respective fishery was reviewed. Outputs are used to develop seafood buyer and consumer guides, and ensure consistency throughout global seafood assessments.

Marine Biologist

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

Initially taken on as an intern marine biologist. At the request of management, took over role of full time marine biologist after 1 month. • Coral reef health, reef fish, shark and turtle monitoring for the Marine Research Centre Maldives and IUCN • Participated in Blue Marine Foundation and Six Senses Laamu partnership throughout the scoping phase of the Grouper fishery project in the Maldives which included attendance at meetings with the Minister of Fisheries, Minister of Environment (Maldives Government), local council members and local fisherman• Aided in the development of the first Turtle festival in Laamu Atoll, involving cooperation with UNDP, local councils, local schools, atoll police department, Marine Research Centre Maldives and ministry of the Environment• Supported the development of a marine science education programme for local schools in the Laamu Atoll• Twice weekly presentations to guests on marine conservation issues • Lead snorkel excursions to guests of varying nationalities• Completed PADI advanced open water diver and enriched air diver

Marine research intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

I was involved with the marine research team with a personal focus of assessing the importance of microhabitats on fish diversity and abundance on exposed bays. This was a comparative study between the islands of Samos and Lipsi in the Eastern Aegean Sea. In addition to this, I also monitored the behaviour and safety of an endangered Mediterranean Monk seal which had been abandoned at birth by its mother. I was involved with the marine research team with a personal focus of assessing the importance of microhabitats on fish diversity and abundance on exposed bays. This was a comparative study between the islands of Samos and Lipsi in the Eastern Aegean Sea. In addition to this, I also monitored the behaviour and safety of an endangered Mediterranean Monk seal which had been abandoned at birth by its mother.

Junior International badminton athlete

• 2008 - 2012