Onboard Marine Biologist / Naturalist & Guide

• Jun 2023 - Present

Excited to start my first graduate job in Marine Biology working for Akureyri Whale Watching in Iceland. Excited to start my first graduate job in Marine Biology working for Akureyri Whale Watching in Iceland.

Festival Photographer

• May 2023 - Jun 2023

Worked as a photographer for the Jolly Green Sherpas brand photographing staff selling products throughout the festival for social media pages and promotional content. Worked as a photographer for the Jolly Green Sherpas brand photographing staff selling products throughout the festival for social media pages and promotional content.

Waitress

• Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

Event Photographer

• Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

I am currently working as a photographer for Snapzilla working in bars and club venues throughout Plymouth. I have currently worked in Union Rooms, Walkabout, The Gog and Magog, Bar Rakuda, The Ship and other venues. I am currently working as a photographer for Snapzilla working in bars and club venues throughout Plymouth. I have currently worked in Union Rooms, Walkabout, The Gog and Magog, Bar Rakuda, The Ship and other venues.

Student Ambassador

• Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

Brand Ambassador

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Brand Ambassador for Link Communications at various events and festivals working for brands such as Fulfil and Idahoan. Brand Ambassador for Link Communications at various events and festivals working for brands such as Fulfil and Idahoan.

Brand Ambassador for Captain Morgan

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

I am currently working as a member of the South Team Crew completing Brand Ambassador work for the Captain Morgan Tour. I will be working in Bristol, New Quay, Exeter, Plymouth and Bournemouth through the next few weeks helping to promote our various products to a range of establishments. I have continued this role in 2023 working in Exeter for a second time and will be working further dates in the coming months. I am currently working as a member of the South Team Crew completing Brand Ambassador work for the Captain Morgan Tour. I will be working in Bristol, New Quay, Exeter, Plymouth and Bournemouth through the next few weeks helping to promote our various products to a range of establishments. I have continued this role in 2023 working in Exeter for a second time and will be working further dates in the coming months.

Restaurant Server

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2023

I am currently working part-time as a waitress alongside my degree. I am currently working part-time as a waitress alongside my degree.

Wildlife Guide

• Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

I am currently undergoing training for work as a Wildlife Guide onboard the guided boat trips that we work with for our research trips at Sea Watch Foundation. I will be assisting with running the evening trips, giving talks to our customers about the local wildlife as we venture along the coastline. I also help to hand out leaflets and encourage visitors to the area to join our trips! I am currently undergoing training for work as a Wildlife Guide onboard the guided boat trips that we work with for our research trips at Sea Watch Foundation. I will be assisting with running the evening trips, giving talks to our customers about the local wildlife as we venture along the coastline. I also help to hand out leaflets and encourage visitors to the area to join our trips!

Bartender

• Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

Part time position working on the bar at my local restaurant and pub whilst completing my placement in New Quay. My role consists of working the evening shifts, taking food orders and preparing drinks at our bar. Part time position working on the bar at my local restaurant and pub whilst completing my placement in New Quay. My role consists of working the evening shifts, taking food orders and preparing drinks at our bar.

Festival Staff

• Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

Working for AJM Events LTD at the Isle of Wight Festival completing work on food stalls serving Halloumi wraps, fries, chicken and salads. Roles included taking orders, serving customers, food preparation throughout the day and cleaning. Shifts ranged from 9-13 hours throughout the festival. I really enjoyed working in a fast paced environment which taught me to work under pressure in a busy atmosphere. Working for AJM Events LTD at the Isle of Wight Festival completing work on food stalls serving Halloumi wraps, fries, chicken and salads. Roles included taking orders, serving customers, food preparation throughout the day and cleaning. Shifts ranged from 9-13 hours throughout the festival. I really enjoyed working in a fast paced environment which taught me to work under pressure in a busy atmosphere.

Placement Student

• Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

I am currently on my second placement with the University of Plymouth and Clare Embling, where I am analysing Hydroacoustic data collected by the Jupiter Foundation in Hawaii through use of their autonomous vessel specifically focussing on minke and humpback whales. Working in partnership with the Mayflower Autonomous Ship throughout my placement. The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) is a grass roots initiative led by marine research non-profit ProMare with support from IBM and a global consortium of partners. Working in tandem with oceanographers and other vessels, MAS provides a flexible, cost-effective and safe option for gathering critical data about the ocean. It can spend long durations at sea, carrying scientific equipment and making its own decisions about how to optimize its route and mission. My placement also provided me with the opportunity to attend a glider deployment onboard the University of Plymouth’s boat Wave Dancer in local waters. The SLOCUM autonomous underwater vessel was towing a Seiche digital hydrophone and we were lucky enough to watch the process of this technology deployment and all the work that goes in to allowing for such a venture. I also got the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Marine Vertebrates Research Group marine mammal and seabird survey onboard Take The Helm around the coastline of Cornwall. Show less

Marine Mammal Surveyor

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

I was lucky enough to spend five days at sea onboard Take The Helm, a fantastic 45-foot long yacht owned by the University that was used throughout the summer to collect data and contribute towards a growing database about marine mammals in our local waters. Data collected by students at the University of Plymouth contributes to long-term monitoring and conservation of marine mammal and seabird populations in the southwest UK. We know very little about the populations here off the south coast of the UK, yet it is has a high level of bycatch (where marine mammals are caught or entangled in fishing nets) resulting in the injury and deaths of many animals. It is therefore critical to understand where and when marine mammals are found so we can best conserve them. The Take the Helm surveys contribute to this knowledge and also form the basis of a range of dissertation and masters projects. Students can analyse the data they collect and contribute to their local conservation. I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to get involved with such a great opportunity and learnt a great deal throughout my time onboard Take The Helm! Show less

Catering Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

I worked for Lyns Catering for the duration of the Royal Cornwall Show, working in the marquee for CLA Insurance. I assisted with the set up for the event, serving food and drinks, preparing canapés, food preparation and much more. This was a great role and I really enjoyed working at busy event. I worked for Lyns Catering for the duration of the Royal Cornwall Show, working in the marquee for CLA Insurance. I assisted with the set up for the event, serving food and drinks, preparing canapés, food preparation and much more. This was a great role and I really enjoyed working at busy event.

Festival Bar Staff

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

I worked a day at SandFest on the bar team, setting up the various bar areas throughout the event and preparing and serving drinks to our customers. After the event ended, I assisted with the clean up of the event and sorting of leftover alcohol stock. I worked a day at SandFest on the bar team, setting up the various bar areas throughout the event and preparing and serving drinks to our customers. After the event ended, I assisted with the clean up of the event and sorting of leftover alcohol stock.

Aquarist

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

Working as an Intern within the Ocean Lab team for three months working with a wide variety of species. Working as an Intern within the Ocean Lab team for three months working with a wide variety of species.

Watersports Instructor

• May 2019 - Sep 2021

During the Easter and Summer Holidays for the past two years I have worked at Wareham Boat Hire. I greatly enjoy my role working here. I recently completed my Paddlesport Instructor course to assist with school groups. During the Easter and Summer Holidays for the past two years I have worked at Wareham Boat Hire. I greatly enjoy my role working here. I recently completed my Paddlesport Instructor course to assist with school groups.

PALS Leader

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

I am currently a Peers Assisted Learning leader for the University of Plymouth. The Peer Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS) is a scheme of support for students in the first year by students in the year above on the same course, and takes place as regular coordinated group study sessions that we organise and structure. I am really enjoying this role.

Professional Mentoring Programme Student

• 2020 - Jul 2021

I am currently enrolled on the Professional Mentoring Programme through the University of Plymouth which allows me to gain knowledge and support from a Professional Mentor.

Bartender

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

Position working in a local pub/restaurant alternating between bar work and waitressing. Bar work included pouring pints, making cocktails, cleaning of the bar area and stock maintenance. In the main restaurant I greeted and cared for customers whilst also assisting with larger events such as children’s parties in our hired-out section and anniversary parties. Position working in a local pub/restaurant alternating between bar work and waitressing. Bar work included pouring pints, making cocktails, cleaning of the bar area and stock maintenance. In the main restaurant I greeted and cared for customers whilst also assisting with larger events such as children’s parties in our hired-out section and anniversary parties.

Aquarist Internship

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

During the summer of 2018, I completed a four-week aquarist internship at Bournemouth Oceanarium. During my time here I took part in the day to day operations of the aquarium, performing tasks such as cleaning the acrylics, carrying out husbandry tasks and food preparation. I was presented with new challenges such as performing post-mortems and assisting with the introduction of new exhibits. I also got the chance to take part in the summer programmes including meet the creatures, scheduled talk and feeds and assisting customers around the building as and when required. Show less

Marine Biological Association Work Experience

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

During the summer of 2018 I spent a week doing work experience at the Marine Biological Association. This allowed me to explore elements of molecular lab work and assist with the Yealm BioBlitz event. This yearly event consists of 24-hours of activities which aims to get local school and community groups involved to better understand the incredible range of habitats in the locality. Whilst carrying out this week I also participated in larval fish gut analysis and seine netting to collect research for ongoing surveys. We also did oyster surveys to monitor invasive species. I also used PCR to screen for mutants of the diatom Phaeodactylum Tricornutum (p. tri) which gave me more understanding microbiology and both cellular and molecular lab work. Show less

Waitress

• Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

Position working at a small burger restaurant taking orders, preparing drinks and making a wide range of desserts. This position taught me to be more independent. Position working at a small burger restaurant taking orders, preparing drinks and making a wide range of desserts. This position taught me to be more independent.

Discovery and Learning Host Work Experience

• Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

In February 2018 I was lucky enough to receive work experience at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth as a Learning and Education Host. It was truly fascinating to work with such a wide range of aquatic species and I learnt so much from the staff there. I particularly enjoyed the conservation work the aquarium carried out daily and the range of informative talks they gave each day. I helped to talk to the public in various zones around the aquarium and spent time working in our Cephalopod room where I educated people of all ages. This fascinating experience enabled me to become more confident with public speaking whilst promoting the conservation of our oceans. Show less

Restaurant Server

• Apr 2018 - 2018

Position working both behind the bar preparing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including an extensive cocktail menu, cleaning and drying glasses and using the till machine whilst also working on the main restaurant floor managing my individual section, seating customers and taking orders. This position also gave me training in dessert preparation and better understanding of managing a large number of tables in the height of summer. Position working both behind the bar preparing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including an extensive cocktail menu, cleaning and drying glasses and using the till machine whilst also working on the main restaurant floor managing my individual section, seating customers and taking orders. This position also gave me training in dessert preparation and better understanding of managing a large number of tables in the height of summer.

Pony Riding Assistant

• 2018 - 2018

A summer position at my local farm park provided me with the opportunity to pursue work in the animal sector whilst providing excellent customer service. Work consisted of husbandry tasks and caring for our three ponies with tasks such as grooming, feeding and exercising. Fitting of safety gear on our customers and safely helping each individual onto and off our ponies was of extreme importance in this job. A summer position at my local farm park provided me with the opportunity to pursue work in the animal sector whilst providing excellent customer service. Work consisted of husbandry tasks and caring for our three ponies with tasks such as grooming, feeding and exercising. Fitting of safety gear on our customers and safely helping each individual onto and off our ponies was of extreme importance in this job.

Marine Science Camp - DofE Gold Residential

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

In 2017 I attended a residential Marine Biology course run by the Field Studies Council which educated me about rocky shore taxonomy, plankton sampling and the methods of collecting data for Crab Watch. In 2017 I attended a residential Marine Biology course run by the Field Studies Council which educated me about rocky shore taxonomy, plankton sampling and the methods of collecting data for Crab Watch.

Assistant Aquarist

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

In July 2017 I did a two-week internship in the aquatics section at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary. I did a lot of food preparation for species such as Asian Short Clawed Otters, Common and Grey Seals, and even a Green Sea Turtle. It was interesting to see the wide range of diets and to learn more about the nutritional value of each food. I also did husbandry tasks and worked in the Rainforest and Rockpool zones interacting with the public. I spent time specifically with the Penguins cleaning their enclosure and preparing their feed. Working at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary opened my eyes to the rescue and rehabilitation of Seals along our coast. This encouraged me to seek further training by completing the BDMLR marine mammal medic course so that I can assist with rescues whenever necessary. Show less

Veterinary Work Experience

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

I spent one week working at my local vets in the summer holidays of 2017 to learn more about different careers in the animal industry. I was able to watch various surgical procedures and assist in a variety of tasks. I spent time working in the kennels section and with various small mammals. I assisted with tasks such as helping to tube feed two puppies and applying emergency pulmonary care to clear their airways. I spent one week working at my local vets in the summer holidays of 2017 to learn more about different careers in the animal industry. I was able to watch various surgical procedures and assist in a variety of tasks. I spent time working in the kennels section and with various small mammals. I assisted with tasks such as helping to tube feed two puppies and applying emergency pulmonary care to clear their airways.

Veterinary Assistant

• 2017 - 2017

Following a work placement at this establishment, I was offered a position working as an assistant which consisted of cleaning the veterinary rooms, reception area, kennel and cattery sections. I also did food preparation and equipment sterilisation and packaging with our autoclave machine. This role ended in December due to me becoming a residential student and not being able to do the early weekend shifts required. Following a work placement at this establishment, I was offered a position working as an assistant which consisted of cleaning the veterinary rooms, reception area, kennel and cattery sections. I also did food preparation and equipment sterilisation and packaging with our autoclave machine. This role ended in December due to me becoming a residential student and not being able to do the early weekend shifts required.

Student Host

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

Residential summer school host for international students. Role included: Welcome new international students to the centre, show them around and find out all about them Help students in classes (these may be English or subject-based classes depending on the programme) Help students practise for spoken English exams Participate in a wide range of sports, activities and evening entertainments Share a bedroom or sleep in a single room on the same corridor as other students Go on two excursions each week; sharing British culture and local know-how Set an excellent example by always following Discovery Summer rules and by helping whenever you can Mix with the international students at every possible opportunity Attend daily feedback meetings with your House Parent Show less