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Holly Young

9/13 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh

Summary

Visitor Services Associate with extensive experience in science communication and public engagement, currently at Dynamic Earth. Proven ability to organise and present scientific information effectively, demonstrated through current role and at Deep Sea World and Bristol Museum. Skilled in delivering educational talks, managing visitor interactions, and supporting training initiatives. Experience in exhibit design and installation, with a strong foundation in research skills. Career goal includes further enhancing public understanding of science through innovative educational programmes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Visitor Services Associate

Dynamic Earth
02.2018 - Current
  • Organizing and delivering science communication to visitors, including regular school groups
  • Guiding visitors through attraction and dealing with visitors questions and requirements
  • Presenting regular educational shows in the planetarium to audiences of up to 100
  • Preparation, set up and of fossil exhibitions
  • Supporting the training of new visitor services guides

Paleontologist

Self Employed
07.2019 - 07.2024
  • Planning and delivering fossil walks for Heriot Watt Ocean Conservation Society
  • Interviewed on "Inside the Onion" podcast for an episode about Scottish fossils

Retail and Photography Assistant

Deep Sea World
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Photographing shark dive experiences
  • Sales counter and stock management

Education Volunteer for Pliosaurus Event

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Showing visitors round the exhibition and presenting information about "Doris" the Pliosaurus and Jurassic Bristol.

Visitor Services Presenter

Deep Sea World
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Giving educational talks to the public
  • Feeding and handling sessions
  • Delivering classes to school groups about marine biology and conservation
  • Planning and setting up marine fossil exhibition for Summer of Sharks event
  • Writing and presenting a talk on Megalodon

Education Volunteer

Edinburgh Zoo
03.2012 - 02.2016
  • Giving educational talks to visitors
  • Handling sessions and manning touch tables
  • Assisting at summer school events

Education Volunteer

RSPB and Scottish Wildlife Trust
06.2009 - 03.2012
  • Volunteering at various public exhibitions and events
  • Wildlife Explorers kid's club

Education

Master of Science - Palaeobiology

University of Bristol
Bristol
11-2017

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

Napier University
Edinburgh
07-2015

Skills

  • Effective communication and strong presentation skills
  • Extensive experience engaging with the public
  • Conversant with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exhibit design and installation experience
  • Ability to organize and present scientific information in an easily understood format
  • Methodical research skills
  • Full driving licence

Hobbies and Interests

Palaeontology

Astronomy

Researching Scottish myths and legends

Reptiles

Computer games

Timeline

Paleontologist

Self Employed
07.2019 - 07.2024

Visitor Services Associate

Dynamic Earth
02.2018 - Current

Retail and Photography Assistant

Deep Sea World
09.2017 - 02.2018

Education Volunteer for Pliosaurus Event

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
06.2017 - 09.2017

Visitor Services Presenter

Deep Sea World
03.2016 - 09.2016

Education Volunteer

Edinburgh Zoo
03.2012 - 02.2016

Education Volunteer

RSPB and Scottish Wildlife Trust
06.2009 - 03.2012

Master of Science - Palaeobiology

University of Bristol

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

Napier University
Holly Young