Amy Griffiths
Manchester
Summary
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Biological sciences graduate with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in marine ecology, conservation, and field research. Proficient in boat-based fieldwork, at-sea data collection, and the quantitative analysis of ecological and spatial data using R and ArcGIS. . Dedicated to advancing marine conservation efforts through innovative research and practical application.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Living Seas Volunteer
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted boat and land surveys monitoring marine mammals
- Created maps to visualise bottlenose dolphin sightings using ArcGIS
- Public engagement of conservation of marine mammals
Sports Advisor
Decathlon
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Followed company standards for merchandise presentation and planograms of best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods.
- Possessed superior product knowledge to direct and upsell sporting items to meet sporting enthusiasts' needs.
- Processed customer payments
- Customer service
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
YHA Team Member
YHA
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Reception duties booking in guests
- Housekeeping duties involving cleaning bedrooms and shared facilities and cooking meals for guests
Sample Reception Officer
The Doctors Laboratory
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Proficient with the process of recieving postal and courier samples
- Able to identify urgent, frozen, and samples requiring special handling
- Scanning, filing and archiving of request forms
- Aware of GDPR
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges
- Able to use Winpath laboratory system and booking patient requests
- Identify, prepare and despatch samples to correct departments
Education
Master of Science - Marine Biology
University of Bangor
Bangor12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Liverpool
Liverpool07.2020
Skills
- Statistical analysis using R and Primer
- GIS
- Boat based surveys to collect benthic grabs and marine mammal suveys
- Fish dissection- using otoliths to age fish, figuring out the sex and maturity
- Lab skills- microscopy, PCR, ELISA, cell culturing
- Scientific writing
- Teamwork- worked with others to conduct a biodiversity survey on the beach in a challenging environment
- Presenting scientific results visually through graphs and written
Certification
Marine mammal medic with BDMLR
Additional Information
Volunteer with North Wales Wildlife Trust conducting Shoresearch surveys
Timeline
Living Seas Volunteer
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
05.2023 - 07.2023
Sports Advisor
Decathlon
11.2022 - 04.2023
YHA Team Member
YHA
04.2022 - 09.2022
Sample Reception Officer
The Doctors Laboratory
11.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Marine Biology
University of Bangor
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Liverpool
Marine mammal medic with BDMLR
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