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GIS Phase 1 Habitat Survey Mapping
Rachel Thompson
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Cheshire, United Kingdom
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5 years of thorough GIS experience in ArcGIS and QGIS mapping software
Third Year University Academic tutorial material for GIS studies based on Climate Change and Ecology
Offering competitive rates for GIS Phase 1 Habitat Mapping
Lines and Polygons Toolkit for Phase 1 Habitat Mapping- miscellaneous and lines available to purchase.
Large scale Phase 1 Habitat Survey for the Neighbourhood Plan of a local Parish. Used GIS to map the site according to the JNCC mapping guidelines.
Third Year University Academic tutorial material for GIS studies based on Climate Change and Ecology
Offering competitive rates for GIS Phase 1 Habitat Mapping
Lines and Polygons Toolkit for Phase 1 Habitat Mapping- miscellaneous and lines available to purchase.
Large scale Phase 1 Habitat Survey for the Neighbourhood Plan of a local Parish. Used GIS to map the site according to the JNCC mapping guidelines.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2019 - ?
freelance
Freelance Ecologist
unknown.
and Cheshire.
• Undertaking protected species surveys for bats, great crested newts, badgers and otter using personal survey equipment.
• Handling bats whilst net trapping, identifying species and recording roosts.
• Using infrared thermal imagery to determine maternity roosting of bat species.
• 34 consecutive days of pitfall traps for the translocation of great crested newt across a large physically demanding site in all weather, keeping to specific time scales to adhere to regulations.
• Managing personal ongoing availability between three consultancies alongside running a dog walking business during the day.
• Successfully undertook a Phase 1 Habitat Survey for the Neighbourhood Plan of a local Parish, Snelson. Used GIS to map the site according to the JNCC mapping guidelines.
• Undertaking protected species surveys for bats, great crested newts, badgers and otter using personal survey equipment.
• Handling bats whilst net trapping, identifying species and recording roosts.
• Using infrared thermal imagery to determine maternity roosting of bat species.
• 34 consecutive days of pitfall traps for the translocation of great crested newt across a large physically demanding site in all weather, keeping to specific time scales to adhere to regulations.
• Managing personal ongoing availability between three consultancies alongside running a dog walking business during the day.
• Successfully undertook a Phase 1 Habitat Survey for the Neighbourhood Plan of a local Parish, Snelson. Used GIS to map the site according to the JNCC mapping guidelines.
Gis, Surveys, Net
2018 - ?
job
Surveyor
Cheshire Bat Group.
A hibernating bat survey within the caves under Beeston Castle which included checking the bat boxes that had been monitored for five years. Species found included one Brown long-eared (Plecotus auritus) and one Natterers bat (Myotis nattereri). Afterwards, tree climbing training was provided to check the bat boxes within the trees, there were no bats present. Roost population survey at Manchester Airport of the differing roost sheds for Common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), Soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) and P. auritus bats for local records relating to the mitigation scheme for bats on the impact of the airport development on the species.
Training, Development, Castle
2017 - 2018
job
Ecologist
AECOM.
• Independently resourced work to be undertaken throughout my employment to ensure high utilisation targets were being achieved by networking with other ecologists in Manchester and other AECOM offices across the UK.
• Consistently undertook a high standard of quality of work for a variety of protected species surveys and written technical reports within prompt timescales to clients for species including white-clawed crayfish, otter, water vole, badger, great crested newt (GCN), bats, and reptiles.
• Confidently organised and lead otter, water vole and badger surveys within an area proposed for a housing development at Croston.
• Assisted on hedgerow surveys, Phase 1 Habitat surveys, National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys and Preliminary Ecological Assessment (PEA) surveys and written corresponding reports.
• Committed to carrying out monthly water quality sampling surveys on a Ribbed Inflatable Boat (RIB) within a large estuary and from surrounding sites during the removal of construction platforms of the Mersey Gateway Bridge and performed ecological clerk of works (ECoW) site checks for the project's working site areas.
• Dedicated to assisting a master student in their research project on Atlantic salmon migration by organising to routinely collect the data with the implementation of a camera trapping method of a fish pass at a large weir.
• Explored radio-tracking surveying to determine the location of bat roosts and bat activity whilst utilising thermal imagery to confirm presence within trees and buildings.
• Carried out badger bait marking of a site to identify the sett status of a badger clan within a particular area to identify territories for the creation of a new sett as a mitigation measure within the proposed development area of a site.
• Assisted on wetland bird surveys at the Menai Bridge in Wales.
• Ensured health and safety protocols were always enforced on projects by writing task hazard assessments for undertaking surveys and providing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) which included the action required to reduce the risk from a possible hazard whilst completing a task.
• Responsible for being in charge of the Manchester office life jackets, including routine maintenance and servicing checks.
• Confidently gained my GCN Survey Class (Level 1) Licence and CIEEM Graduate Membership whilst under this role.
• Consistently undertook a high standard of quality of work for a variety of protected species surveys and written technical reports within prompt timescales to clients for species including white-clawed crayfish, otter, water vole, badger, great crested newt (GCN), bats, and reptiles.
• Confidently organised and lead otter, water vole and badger surveys within an area proposed for a housing development at Croston.
• Assisted on hedgerow surveys, Phase 1 Habitat surveys, National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys and Preliminary Ecological Assessment (PEA) surveys and written corresponding reports.
• Committed to carrying out monthly water quality sampling surveys on a Ribbed Inflatable Boat (RIB) within a large estuary and from surrounding sites during the removal of construction platforms of the Mersey Gateway Bridge and performed ecological clerk of works (ECoW) site checks for the project's working site areas.
• Dedicated to assisting a master student in their research project on Atlantic salmon migration by organising to routinely collect the data with the implementation of a camera trapping method of a fish pass at a large weir.
• Explored radio-tracking surveying to determine the location of bat roosts and bat activity whilst utilising thermal imagery to confirm presence within trees and buildings.
• Carried out badger bait marking of a site to identify the sett status of a badger clan within a particular area to identify territories for the creation of a new sett as a mitigation measure within the proposed development area of a site.
• Assisted on wetland bird surveys at the Menai Bridge in Wales.
• Ensured health and safety protocols were always enforced on projects by writing task hazard assessments for undertaking surveys and providing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) which included the action required to reduce the risk from a possible hazard whilst completing a task.
• Responsible for being in charge of the Manchester office life jackets, including routine maintenance and servicing checks.
• Confidently gained my GCN Survey Class (Level 1) Licence and CIEEM Graduate Membership whilst under this role.
Writing, Research, Networking, Radio, Surveys, Implementation, Safety, Assessment, Development, Health, Office
2018 - 2018
job
crayfish surveyor
Friends of Meanwood Valley.
A practical voluntary training afternoon including methods of pan-pipe refugia checks, setting out traps to determine population size of white-clawed crayfish within Meanwood Beck, Leeds, led by Stephanie Peay, a well-known national researcher within the species study area. The crayfish population was identified in the morning; noting sex, carapace length and if diseased or appendages damaged.
Training, Researcher, LED
2017 - 2017
job
Graduate Ecologist
NLG Ecology Ltd.
Dusk and dawn bat activity surveys, GCN surveys (pitfall traps, eDNA and pond HSI), and badger surveys. White-clawed crayfish surveys and translocation. Desk studies and building inspections, as well as writing ecological reports.
Writing, Surveys
2017 - 2017
job
Seasonal Surveyor
Britannia Ecological Solutions Ltd.
Bottle trap surveys for GCN, night torch surveys and egg searching. Dusk and dawn bat activity surveys.
Surveys
2015 - 2017
job
Waitress
Solomons Café Bar.
2016 - 2016
job
leader
RSPB - Schools Outreach Sessions.
Delivered presentations and outdoor habitat surveys within schools to large groups of 7-11 year old children, fortnightly. Successfully provided an exciting and enjoyable experience to the children to encourage their development and understanding of the natural surrounding environment and wildlife within their school premises.
Natural, Surveys, Development
2014 - 2015
job
Sports Plaza Facilities and Activity Assistant, Nursery Assistant
Center Parcs.
2015 - 2015
freelance
Conservation volunteer
Archelon- Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece.
Built protective measures around the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) clutch/nest to prevent predation and vehicle destruction and if necessary carefully translocated the eggs further inland on the beach from the sea to prevent exposure to destructive sea waves. Used identification tags to enable the on-going maintenance of tracking the turtle populations on specific beaches perimetering Kyparissia Bay, Greece. Educated public with information stalls in tourist areas to assist with the conservation of the species and the detrimental effects of specific impacts such as street and bar light pollution, vehicles on the beach, and animal predation on the populations of the turtles nesting on the nearby beaches.
2011 - 2012
job
Shop Assistant
Cooperative Food Group.
2009 - 2012
job
Waitress
Carlisle Golf Club.
Relevant Voluntary Experience
My education
Manchester Metropolitan University
BSc, Environmental Science
BSc, Environmental Science
William Howard School
Secondary, Geography
Secondary, Geography
William Howard School
Secondary, Mathematics
Secondary, Mathematics
primary and secondary data
N/a, Aquatic and urban systems (Minor in Environmental)
N/a, Aquatic and urban systems (Minor in Environmental)
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