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Erin Curtis

Oban

Summary

Hardworking and motivated individual with enthusiasm for working with others. Experience in the third sector, as well as in grassroots volunteer-run organizations. Experience of engagement on many levels including community, media, NGOs, and government. Work well in a team and great at working with people from many backgrounds.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Other Experience

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  • Public speaking in front of crowds at various marches and events such as the Sept. 2019 General Strike for Climate march.
  • Worked as part of a group of young people to publicize the 2019 UK State of Nature report.
  • Recorded a 3-part podcast documentary-series for BBC sounds and BBC Radio One.
  • Engaged with young people in my community as the Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) for Glasgow Cathcart.
  • Took minutes of meetings for the Glasgow branch of SYCS and helped to organise protests and regional community events.
  • Liaised with members of the UK Student Climate Network (UKSCN) on behalf of SYCS.

Deckhand

Argyll Sea Tours
Oban
07.2023 - Current
  • I maintain a friendly and personable demeanour to take bookings and engage with customers during trips.
  • I’m responsible for managing tour bookings and handling payments.
  • During fishing trips, I provide hands-on guidance and support to participants of varying skill levels, facilitating educational discussions about responsible fishing and the species we come across.

Student Ambassador

SAMS UHI
Oban
10.2022 - Current
  • I regularly facilitate events such as campus tours and open days, which involve effective communication while handling any discussions and questions.
  • I engage with prospective students and parents at careers fairs & local school events across the country.
  • I also exhibit at events aimed at primary school age children, with a view to presenting marine science in an entertaining manner to inspire an interest in the sea.
  • I create engaging content for social media and the SAMS student blog to promote the institute.
  • I also act as a point of contact for prospective students to guide them through their application process by maintaining a helpful and approachable demeanor

Hatchery Intern

Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery
North Berwick
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • I was responsible for day-to-day tasks to maintain the recirculatory aquaculture system which housed lobsters including cleaning, animal husbandry and maintenance of biosecurity.
  • I engaged with the public in an interesting and informative manner whilst giving hatchery tours & confidently led events such as lobster releases, educational talks and visits catering to a diverse age range.
  • I ran the hatchery shop to maintain income to the charity whilst also balancing hatchery chores and public engagement in an effective and time-conscious manner.

Support Worker

Food Train
Glasgow
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • I joined Food Train in early days of the Covid-19 crisis to support vulnerable older people. This post was created due to emergency funding from the Scottish Govt.
  • I handled office communications with older people- receiving orders, handling complaints, safeguarding & submitting referrals to other services where needed.
  • I was responsible for a range of tasks essential to the service’s function- preparing delivery routes and volunteer rotas each day, banking, processing new member referrals, holding volunteer induction sessions, handling practical admin jobs such as filing, photocopying etc.

Glasgow Press Officer

Scottish Youth Climate Strikes (SYCS)
Glasgow
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • I was responsible for organising and distributing media opportunities to SYCS volunteers based in Glasgow, ensuring equal opportunity was afforded to all those keen to do media-based work.
  • I maintained multiple working relationships with journalists and editors and communicated with them promptly and efficiently.
  • I carried out various pieces of media work to tight deadlines and a high standard- contributing to press releases, radio & television interviews (both live and pre-recorded), recording vox pops and social media content, writing articles and opinion pieces for newspapers and the RSPB youth magazine, I also coordinated a team of young people to guest-edit a special edition of a national newspaper ahead of a big event.

Outreach Coordinator

Scottish Youth Climate Strikes (SYCS)
National
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • I led the outreach team for the SYCS national group- which involved chairing weekly meetings, training new outreach team volunteers, working with team members to coordinate outreach events and activities on behalf of SYCS.
  • I coordinated outreach on a range of levels by engaging a range of strategies- for example organising community events to engage with the public, participating in events such as the party leader's climate roundtable at Westminster, and developing relationships with NGOs, and charities including Greenpeace, WWF, and the RSPB.

Education

BSc - Marine Science with Marine Biology

SAMS UHI
Oban, Argyll and Bute
09.2021 -

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Outreach Strategy Design
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Content Production
  • Marine Animal Husbandry Experience
  • Practical Lab & Aquarium Skills

Timeline

Deckhand

Argyll Sea Tours
07.2023 - Current

Hatchery Intern

Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery
06.2023 - 07.2023

Student Ambassador

SAMS UHI
10.2022 - Current

BSc - Marine Science with Marine Biology

SAMS UHI
09.2021 -

Support Worker

Food Train
06.2020 - 08.2022

Glasgow Press Officer

Scottish Youth Climate Strikes (SYCS)
08.2019 - 03.2020

Outreach Coordinator

Scottish Youth Climate Strikes (SYCS)
06.2019 - 03.2020

Other Experience

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