Senior Communications Officer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Photographer

• Oct 2013 - Present

Policy Adviser

• Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

Green Alliance is a charity and independent think tank focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. Green Alliance is a charity and independent think tank focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2022

Low Carbon Hub is a social enterprise whose purpose is to mobilise the population of Oxford City and Oxfordshire County to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. It does this by working with community groups across the county to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Low Carbon Hub is a social enterprise whose purpose is to mobilise the population of Oxford City and Oxfordshire County to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. It does this by working with community groups across the county to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager

• Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

Waitress/Bar Staff

• Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

1A Class Representative

• Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

Responsibilities include: - Liaising with the International College and the 1A class regarding any issues raised by members of the class or important messages coming from the International Office - Assisting in the coordination of College events - Being approachable and available to members of the class - Assisting the three teachers of the 1A class Responsibilities include: - Liaising with the International College and the 1A class regarding any issues raised by members of the class or important messages coming from the International Office - Assisting in the coordination of College events - Being approachable and available to members of the class - Assisting the three teachers of the 1A class

Wuhan Spring 2018 Programme Representative

• Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

Responsibilities include: - Coordinating student events - Liaising with all Gen-UK scholars at the university, listening to any problems and keeping everyone up to date with any events/new opportunities etc. - Monthly updates and general communication with Generation UK-China team - Engagement and encouragement (e.g. encouraging participant newsletter contributions and ensuring everyone remains engaged in BC organised acitvities throughout the course of the semester) Responsibilities include: - Coordinating student events - Liaising with all Gen-UK scholars at the university, listening to any problems and keeping everyone up to date with any events/new opportunities etc. - Monthly updates and general communication with Generation UK-China team - Engagement and encouragement (e.g. encouraging participant newsletter contributions and ensuring everyone remains engaged in BC organised acitvities throughout the course of the semester)

Duty Manager

• Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

Duty Manager at the award winning Parisi Hotel, ranked number one in Yorkshire by travellers on Tripadvisor.Responsibilities Include:* Taking and altering bookings* Managed reception (check-ins/check-outs/phone calls/deliveries)* Managed the general assistant team * Assisted guests with travel plans/reservations

Senior Housekeeper, Receptionist and Breakfast Waiter

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

Responsibilities Include:* Serve breakfast to guests, assist with checkouts and occasionally assist with cooking* Clean bedrooms, bathrooms and the communal areas of the hotel to a high standard* Always be on hand to assist guests with any request/questions they may have

Matchday Photographer

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

Responsibilities Include: * Providing high quality photographs of all home games to be used on club social media, team website and in the match day programmes * Representing York City Football Club at Wembley at the FA Trophy Final and providing high quality photos of the game Responsibilities Include: * Providing high quality photographs of all home games to be used on club social media, team website and in the match day programmes * Representing York City Football Club at Wembley at the FA Trophy Final and providing high quality photos of the game

Student Ambassador

• Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

Student Ambassador for the Lancaster Environment Centre giving talks on study abroad schemes as well as how the student portal works and what first year is like from a third year perspective.

UKSRO Target Lancaster Mentor

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

As part of our Widening Participation programme, Lancaster University is working with 250 year 12 students in over 20 schools and colleges mainly in the north of England. All of the mentees are bright but from a widening participation background, which means they are not from a traditional family background of going to university or have experienced issues which may stop them progressing.I worked with a group of 7 individuals from a Manchester Sixth Form College and ran 3 sessions covering a range of topics including; student finance, accommodation, student life, courses and study abroad.In addition, I supported my mentees at a full day visit to Lancaster University campus on 23rd June. Show less

Projects Director

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

Enactus Lancaster manages student-driven social enterprise projects designed to improve lives locally and internationally. We are a part of the Enactus UK programme (51 Universities), itself part of a worldwide organisation. At the time I was there we had 3 locally based projects, 1 international project and 1 commercial venture. As a Projects Director, it was my job to oversee and advise 2 of the 4 projects by keeping them on track with the Enactus project criteria and making sure progress is achieved throughout the year. Show less

Senior Photographer

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

After being a photographer with the Cavalier Daily from September 2014, I was promoted to the Senior Photographer position along with 4 other photographers. This was due to having a "level of work above and beyond the call of duty, excellent quality photos and a strong knowledge of the important skills we look for."For a full list of photographic contributions please visit: http://www.cavalierdaily.com/staff/zoe-toone

Photographer

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

For a full list of photographic contributions please visit: http://www.cavalierdaily.com/staff/zoe-toone

Blueprint Leadership Programme

• Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

Blueprint is the premiere leadership development program for first and second-year students and transfer students at the University of Virginia. It is designed for those students who demonstrate leadership potential and interest in developing their personal organisational skills in an intentional, educational, and reflective team environment. Over the course of 5 workshops, as well as an opening and closing dinner, a number of disstinguished guest speakers on a range of topics including: - Self-Knowledge- discovery of personality - Communication and Conflict Management - Leadership Styles - Student Self-Governance - Citizen Leadership and Global Stewardship This programme has allowed me to develop as a leader in many of these areas; by working in both larger and smaller groups I now feel much more prepared to lead a team of any size! Show less

Photographer for Enactus UK National Competition

• Apr 2014 - Apr 2014

One of two chosen photographers to capture the Enactus UK Nationals 2014 two day event in London, April 2014. My role was to photograph the emotions and presentation of the competitors from the various Universities and to film clips of they actions for a montage video capturing the event. As it was my first Enactus event I was extremely honoured to be able to see so many wonderful presentations and speak to so many influential people; it was an extremely enjoyable experience and one I hope to do again. Show less

Work Experience

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

I spent a week shadowing different members of staff in the EA based in York to prepare for my final year of school and university; consequently I gained insight into a number of areas: • Lab experience identifying and categorising organisms • Out in the field involvements gathering samples and collecting data • Office experience looking at the legalities dealt with by the agency • GIS computer skills learnt through the practice of using their monitoring programmes I spent a week shadowing different members of staff in the EA based in York to prepare for my final year of school and university; consequently I gained insight into a number of areas: • Lab experience identifying and categorising organisms • Out in the field involvements gathering samples and collecting data • Office experience looking at the legalities dealt with by the agency • GIS computer skills learnt through the practice of using their monitoring programmes

Participant in the Young Enterprise Challenge

• Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

Participant of a Young Enterprise Challenge in conjunction with Leeds Grammar School working in teams to create a product for father's day. Working in a team we had to think, develop then produce this product then proceed to sell and market this to the general public in a shopping centre. Skills gained/improved: - Teamwork - Leadership - Marketing skills - Sales Participant of a Young Enterprise Challenge in conjunction with Leeds Grammar School working in teams to create a product for father's day. Working in a team we had to think, develop then produce this product then proceed to sell and market this to the general public in a shopping centre. Skills gained/improved: - Teamwork - Leadership - Marketing skills - Sales