Experience

Natura Pacific

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ecologist

  • Mar 2019 - Present

• Ecologist

  • Mar 2019 - Present


R I C K S H O R E S Restaurant
• Lebanon
• Architecture and Planning
• Senior Service Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Present


Griffith Wildlife Disease Ecology Group, Environmental Futures Research Institute, Brisbane.

• Flying Fox Field Monitoring Assistant

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Assist in the monitoring of flying fox roost sites across SE QLD and Northern NSW for the collection of various biological samples and data to assist the research team who are addressing the interactions between land use change, flying fox ecology, Hendra virus dynamics and spillover into horses. Assist in the monitoring of flying fox roost sites across SE QLD and Northern NSW for the collection of various biological samples and data to assist the research team who are addressing the interactions between land use change, flying fox ecology, Hendra virus dynamics and spillover into horses.

• Ecology internship

  • May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Ecologist/Environmental Education internship. Assisted in the collection of ecological data in the field to assess koala habitat and produce vegetation assessment. Compiled and input field data and assisted in report writing. Researched and assisted in the development of curriculum and conservation-based education content. Ecologist/Environmental Education internship. Assisted in the collection of ecological data in the field to assess koala habitat and produce vegetation assessment. Compiled and input field data and assisted in report writing. Researched and assisted in the development of curriculum and conservation-based education content.



Griffith University- School of Environment and Science

• PASS program Leader for science courses Biological Systems, Genetics and Evolutionary Biology

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  As a leader within the Griffith Sciences University PASS program (Peer Assisted Study Session), my role was to design and lead quality study sessions for university students attending the science courses, Biological Systems and Genetics and Evolutionary Biology. My role as a PASS leader was to consistently create positive, professional and collaborative study environments on a weakly basis to promote an understanding of the key scientific concepts in these courses. With a professional background in environmental education, I utilized my strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to incorporate a combination of learning techniques and activities that facilitate independent student learning. Show less



Department of Environment and Science

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sea Turtle Data Collection and Education Assistant Internship

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Interned directly under the supervision of Dr Colin Limpus, Chief scientist threatened species unit. Duties included inputting recorded turtle nesting information onto bulk data sheets and computer database and assisting Dr Limpus where needed such a responding to reports of stranded marine life. Field surveys involved recording sand temperatures and conducting “emerged “ nest examinations to assist in evaluating the hatchling success rate per season. Beach patrol's involved the identification of turtle tracks, nesting turtles and species, radio communication liaison with lab personnel to record turtles via flipper codes, collecting carapace measurements and recording nesting information. Nesting relocation necessary if clutch laid below high tide mark. Records such as measurements and scale counts were conducted on priority hatchlings such as flat back species. Leadership responsibilities involved the supervision of new volunteers to ensure safe and effective data collection methods were carried out. QPWS rangers were assisted in visitor orientation and education where needed. Additional responsibilities involved leading up the data input from the research information gathered on Green sea turtles species conducted in various other conservation research locations such as North West Island. Data collected and compiled contributes to Dr Limpus continued research and allows the Department of Environment and Science to monitor and achieve long-term conservation outcomes by implementing the necessary conservation management strategies and legislation necessary to protect marine turtle populations from various threats such as climate change and land use change. Show less

• Wildlife Ranger and Education Assistant volunteer

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Working closely with a number of native fauna species my responsibilities included assisting the daily preparation of animal diets, cleaning of animal enclosures and providing environmental enrichment, and supporting Rangers in visitor orientation, presentations and wildlife education. Off-site fieldwork included locating and collecting eucalyptus leaves to supply captive koalas. Working closely with a number of native fauna species my responsibilities included assisting the daily preparation of animal diets, cleaning of animal enclosures and providing environmental enrichment, and supporting Rangers in visitor orientation, presentations and wildlife education. Off-site fieldwork included locating and collecting eucalyptus leaves to supply captive koalas.



Super yacht M/Y lady Britt, 63 mtr Feadship

• Superyacht Stewardess

  • Feb 2014 - May 2015

  Responsible for ensuring professional customer service to high-end private and charter celebrity guests and other clientele, touring throughout Caribbean, USA and European Waters. Other responsibilities included the position of medical/ first aid support officer during ship drills and emergencies. Often working in extremely isolated and harsh ocean conditions while touring global waters, I demonstrated my abilities to work efficiently and professionally under pressure while working long hours for months without setting foot on land. Sharp Interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills were essential to ensure high team morale within our multi-national crew. This demonstrated my abilities to work effectively in a close team environment. My abilities to lead a team and promote positive team dynamics and performance were achieved through open and clear collaboration that respected the diverse social values of all crew members. The positive reputation of our professionally programed charters validated our team's ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver impressive results, while often competing with externally imposed deadlines. Show less



MERAZONIA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

• Wildlife carer

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

  Merazonia is a non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre that receives animals, confiscated in the illegal animal trade industry. The animals often arrive in a poor physical and mental state of health. After a time in quarantine, following assessment and under the direction of the chief vet, they are integrated into the existing animal group or if it is possible, introduced back into the wild. My responsibilities included: General animal caretaking and husbandry of a variety of species birds, Primates, puma, sloth and other mammals.Caretaking of animals with special needs such as quarantine animals, sick and juvenile animals. I worked ‘open contact’ with an orphaned juvenile woolly monkey, which included daily feeding, care and enrichment. I also worked ‘Closed contact’ with other species of primates such as a group of white-fronted capuchins which included daily feeding, behavioural studies, and implementing life enrichment projects. I assisted infrastructural projects including the construction of animal enclosures and paths. As Merazonia refuge is located in a remote area within the cloud forests of Ecuador I also demonstrated my confidence living and working in primitive and isolated environments. Show less



Parque Ambui Ari- Inti Wara Yassi, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Organization.

• Wildlife Carer

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Assisted in the daily feeding and care of a variety of rescued South American native fauna species including the independent responsibility of an adult male ocelot, which I was required to care for and walk open contact in an isolated and remote tropical rainforest reserve on a daily basis. As this individual displayed many unwanted and potentially dangerous behaviours, I successfully implemented and carried out effective conditioning training and behavioural monitoring and record keeping, which successfully diminished these unwanted behaviours so the animal was able to continue being worked open contact in a natural enriching and stimulating environment. Working with a variety of other species such as Tapir, peccaries, deer, Rhea, Ring-tailed coati, pumas and birds also increased my animal handling and keeper abilities and experience. Additional tasks involved the construction of paths and enclosures. Show less