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Dr Rebecca Stewart
Project Management And Coordination: Ecology And Conservation
Wilhelmshaven,Lanarkshire
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver objectives. Professional and enthusiastic with more than 7 years experience managing small and large research and delivery projects; experienced in driving idea conception to the final reporting and audit. Efficient and attentive in supporting applications with significant demonstrable success. A keen and accomplished communicator, able to multi-task under pressure, without compromising on quality. Adept at project management and organising team members and taking personal responsibility. Seeking a position that offers challenges using interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Manager for CurlewLIFE
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Glasgow, UK
02.2022 - Current
- Direct changes to project scope and cost and implement appropriate change management processes in ensuring emergency action for Curlew is delivered
- Developed plans and managed scope using agile methodologies to guide projects from first concept, implementation and maintenance.
- Record and track all project costs and expenses and align with project budget accurately
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address challenges to delivery e.g., rising costs
- Managed 7 project teams in agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and strong leadership skills.
- Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities
Project Coordinator- One Health
Glasgow University, College of Life Sciences (MVLS)
Glasgow, Scotland
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Coordinated portfolios of high profile, large value scientific healthcare research projects
- Oversaw report progress and influence outcomes for stakeholders and funders
- Delivered under pressure and with competing priorities
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters
- Contributed to lay summaries and impact statements
- Coordinated networks to solve common challenges
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
- Responsible for research projects ranging £15K-£5M
- Built relationships with high profile funders e.g. NHS
- Consulted on policy for advance payments
- Delivered highly regarded networking event
- Nominated and won awards for professional excellence
- Promoted to manage an important international project
Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Community Ecology
Lund University, Aquatic Ecology
Lund, Sweden
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Designed and directed two successful data collection campaigns in agricultural land in Sweden including terrestrial transects and semi-quantitative pond macroinvertebrate community sampling
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address reciprocal effects of agriculture and small farmland ponds, working towards nature friendly farming
- Reviewed grants and manuscripts to develop funding opportunities
- Delivered high-quality reports to local government bodies
- Presented to range of audiences (e.g., farmers, peers)
- Maintained accurate records and conducted statistical analysis
- Obtained funding in competition (£380K)
- Collaborated with >30 multidisciplinary teams in a climate change forum
- Published 3 peer-reviewed articles
Education
Ph.D. - Aquatic Ecology
Queen Mary, University of London
London 10.2008 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Ecology, Evolution And Conservation
Imperial College London
Berkshire 09.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
The University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK 09.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Project management and coordination
Team work and cultural awareness
Presentation and communication
Data Management and analysis
Organisational and time management
Budget tracking & cost control
Community Ecology
Experimental design and data analysis
Terrestrial sampling techniques & arachnid ID
Aquatic sampling techniques & invertebrate ID
Reports for senior management
University policy enforcement
Interests
Amateur nature photographer and ornithologist
Full, valid and clean UK driving licence
Experienced driving in on European roads
Available within one month (notice period)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.
Dr. Seuss
Timeline
Senior Project Manager for CurlewLIFE
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
02.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator- One Health
Glasgow University, College of Life Sciences (MVLS)
01.2018 - 02.2022
Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Community Ecology
Lund University, Aquatic Ecology
10.2013 - 10.2017
Ph.D. - Aquatic Ecology
Queen Mary, University of London
10.2008 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Ecology, Evolution And Conservation
Imperial College London
09.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
The University of Nottingham
09.2004 - 06.2007