Lowenna Banfield

Context: The land described is a 3 acre plot of woodland (mainly populated by oak and ash) and overgrown shrubbery. The intention for the space is development to host artist residency's and wellness retreats. The space currently hosts guests and runs small scale retreats, I am working in promotion, organization and land management towards doing this on a larger scale in order for the space to financially sustain itself.

• Acted with respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adaptable in learning new concepts and problem solving quickly and efficiently.

• Construction of both interior and exterior structures; carpentry, drystone walling, paving.
• Application of effective composting methods, organization of garden waste, management of composting toilets.
• Gardening, landscaping, planting schemes.
• Caring for and managing new growth.
• Planting and relocation of trees and reintroduction of native wildflowers and grasses.
• Experience in 4 seasons of land management.
• Planning of year land management calender.
• Installation of bird and bat boxes.
• Appropriate actions taken based on ongoing ecological surveys of the land, propelled by biodiversity net-gain and conservation of existing ecosystems.
• All land work completed with sensitivity.
• Knowledge gained in care of new growth, disease and mitigation of invasive species.
• Response to local planning permission and planning surveys.

• Organization of planned events and wellness retreats.
• Preparation of space for events.
• Space holding.
• Care and management of yurts and composting toilets for guests, ensuring the structures are properly maintained.
• Social media scheduling and management for launch of the space and up and coming retreats.
• Photography, graphic design, poster design.
• Confidence in tailoring media to necessary recipient.
• Content and write ups for websites, accommodation advertisements, eventbrite.
• Communicating with professionals in regards to accommodation permissions, legality's and promotions.
• Creation of terms and conditions for booking and hiring of the space.

• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Context: Experience in varied earthen building methods through workshops and educational placements.

• Construction of cob structures.
• Construction of adobe structures and bricks
• Knowledge gained in mixing and extraction of appropriate material consistences.
• Knowledge gained in straw bale construction.
• Knowledge gained in minimally destructive foundation methods (eg screw piles, stilts, on-site recycled materials).

Experience with 'Recollective' in construction of a community market garden barn, supporting the organic agricultural work on site:

• Broad understanding of hemp and lime application in construction.
• Construction of hemp blocks and application of hemp to timber frame construction.
• Building design work with strong sustainable principals.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Prioritization of friendly and professional interaction.

Context: Bamboo creative Teaches traditional Indonesian bamboo construction to international participants. Located on the Astunkara way trail, using ecological tourism to have a positive impact on local communities.

• Preparation of workshop environment
• Co-ordination of timings and schedules.
• Teaching assistance with workshop students.
• Teaching assistance with large groups of students on both national and international school trips.
• Direction and group management of students.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Developed strong communication and team organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Preparation of marketing images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
• Creation of social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
• Creating photo, video and graphic design content for brand promotion on social media and website
• Produced a series of professional advertisement photos and cinematic Instagram reels.

Context: Chakra Widia is the founder of the 'Tri Hita Karana' centre and past teacher of Permaculture at 'The Green School, Bali', creating solutions for environmental issues and chemical farming, working with appropriate technologies to provide water sovereignty and empowering local youth to be involved in this trajectory.

• Knowledge gained in workings of local ecosystems in relation to rice paddy farming.
• Working on projects giving local farming community's support to transition away from chemical farming.
• Knowledge gained in rainwater catchment systems.
• Shadowing of client consultation for natural water filtration systems.
• Shadowing of sustainable consultancy client meetings.
• Skills gained in natural water filtration systems.
• Knowledge gained in integration between man-made and natural systems.
• Planning of application of Permaculture systems to varied projects.

Context: Freelance content creation for yoga and surf retreats, small businesses and creative workshops.

• Preparation of marketing images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
• Planned digital marketing campaigns for increased website traffic.
• Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
• Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
• Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
• Creating photo, video and graphic design content for brand promotion on social media and website
• Produced a series of professional advertisement photos and cinematic Instagram reels.
• Assisted project coordinators in development of retreat programs
• Planned and drafted future content/posts for the upcoming months, incorporating engaging, topic relevant descriptions.

Context: Dharmalaya institute for compassionate living is a charitable organization, bridging Buddhist ideology and tradition with modern ecological action, through teaching Permaculture design and green building.

• Skills gained in cob and earth construction.
• Development in knowledge and application of earthen architecture techniques.
• Skills gained in application of appropriate wastage systems.
• Management and mitigation of human waste.
• Application of non-toxic waste systems.
• Regular community facilitated discussions in growth of the space along with priority of strong ethos.
• Strong, clear communication regardless of cultural differences.
• Adaptation of vernacular technology to modern lifestyle
• Knowledge gained in integration of Permaculture systems to environments beyond the garden.
• Knowledge gained in set up and management of Permaculture gardens.
• Strong personal development in having a meaningful contribution to an organization i believe in.

• Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
• Educating the public about our coastlines, sharing sea safety advice.
• Public speaking at events and busy tourist destinations.
• Highly trained to meet ambitious fundraising targets and convey educational information in exciting and engaging ways to the public.
• Giving the public a positive experience and working in a fun, close-knit team of individuals.
• Facilitated educational activities and games for children.

• Assisted in setting up and breaking down of props and fabrications.
• Ran errands for various employees throughout company.
• General production assistant, working under the direction of the producer and other staff to undertake whatever required tasks, to ensure the smooth running of the production process.
• Setting up and deconstructing production to ensure the site is left as was before intervention by production crew, ensuring no waste left onsite.
• Gained autonomy and initiative in a busy fast paced environment.

• Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
• Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
• Food preparation practicing safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Confident in customer service and till management.
• Assisting to develop menus in order to increase customer satisfaction with a new business by regularly interacting with guests to obtain feedback.