Professional Summary

Environmental scientist and GIS specialist with over 10 years of experience in upland conservation and peatland restoration. Skilled in applying GIS modelling, spatial analysis, and field survey methods to support ecological restoration and land management. Experienced in volunteer leadership, habitat monitoring, and conservation project delivery across upland landscapes. Passionate about using technology and science to improve understanding and protection of natural ecosystems.

Education

MSc Geographic Information Systems

Sheffield Hallam University

2018 – 2021

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

The Open University

2012 – 2015

BSc Media Technology

Manchester Metropolitan University

2010 – 2012

Core Skills

GIS & Spatial Analysis:

• ArcGIS/Pro, Fieldmaps, Survey 123, QGIS, QField, GRASS, SAGA, PostGIS, Google Earth Engine, Python
• GIS modelling
• Remote Sensing
• Web GIS
• Data management and Spatial Databases/SQL
• Spatial data analysis
• Cartography and Visualisation
• GPS/GNSS data collection

Environmental & Field Skills:

• Peatland restoration
• Research
• Bird, insect, mammal and reptile surveys
• Environmental assessment
• Habitat monitoring
• Vegetation surveys
• Invasive species management

Project & Team Skills:

• Project management
• Volunteer leadership and staff line-management
• Budget management
• Bid writing and contractor management
• Environmental data reporting
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Risk assessments
• SSSI consent writing

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