# 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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