Märta Sternäng
Penzance ,Cornwall
Summary
Hardworking and driven animal rights advocate, wellness professional and sustainability researcher, with a diverse background in qualitative & quantitative methodologies, project management in social & animal welfare in Latin America and setting up a thriving yoga and nutrition business in the UK.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraiser
RSPB
Penzance, Cornwall
03.2025 - Current
- F2F fundraising
- Membership recruitment
- Independently managing RSPB discovery hut at Lands End
Yoga Teacher & Business Manager
Marta Sternang Yoga (Self employed)
Penzance, Cornwall
06.2021 - Current
- Plan and teach weekly classes & monthly workshops
- Marketing, branding & communication through website, social media & newsletter
- Managing customers through CRM tools
Supervisor
Orange Cafe & Bar
Penzance, Cornwall
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisting in setting up new vegan business.
- Delegating responsibilities to achieve high-quality standards and service, as well as training new employees.
- Providing administrative support to upper management through inventory reporting, budgeting and ordering.
Camp Manager
Stiftelsen Malmö Sommargårdar
Malmö , Sweden
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Managed day-to-day summer camp activities, including supervision, assignment delegation and mentoring to staff team of 8.
- Created safe, engaging and fun learning environment with 80+ children aged 6-13.
- Managed budget & rota.
SEO Consultant & Writer
Colombia Content
Remote
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Composed texts for existing websites to improve navigation and strengthen search engine rankings.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics in order to write in authoritative and complete manner.
Manager of Experiences & Yoga teacher
El Viajero Tayrona
Buritaca , Colombia
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Created marketing strategies to attract more clients.
- Planned and delivered daily yoga classes, including 1:1 private classes. Ensured high levels of health and safety on all tours.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
Science writer
EAT & World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Mexico City, Mexico
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured timely delivery of materials on conference days and worked closely with leadership to ensure conference targets were met.
- Produced outcome documents following conference which was shared online with wider audience.
Climate coach
Municipality of Sundbyberg
Stockholm, Sweden
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Contacted eligible companies to recruit them to project.
- Coached small companies to help them lower their energy consumption.
Research Assistant
Stockholm Resilience Centre
Stockholm, Sweden
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in two projects on (1) global governance of international fishery industry and (2) regional governance of water catchment area.
- Coded in-depth interviews using NVivo software.
- Summarised research findings in reports to share with global partners.
Research Assistant
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Collated and analysed data on distribution of juvenile fish in coastal habitats, to evaluate impact of global warming.
- Performed fieldwork consisting of seine-netting on 40+ sites.
Intern
Conservation International
Georgetown, Guyana
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Assisted researchers and policy makers in conducting investigations and literature reviews to facilitate understanding of projects.
- Participated in projects regarding ecosystem-based adaptation, mangrove forest restoration and community-based conservation.
Education
Master of Science - Social-Ecological Development for a Sustainable Development
Stockholm Resilience Centre
Stockholm, Sweden06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lund University
Lund, Sweden06.2016
Foundation Degree in Science - Advanced maths, physics, chemistry, biology
Miroi (remote studies)
Beirut, Lebanon06.2013
A-Levels - Social sciences and Journalism
S:t Petri Läroverk
Malmö, Sweden06.2008
Skills
- Completed 'Your Role in Animal Advocacy' Online Course with Animal Advocacy Careers
- Certified Yoga Teacher and Nutrition Coach
- Skills in business management, social media content creation and newsletter copywriting
- Experience of planning and execution of animal welfare projects in Latin America
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Rush, iMovie, Canva, NVivo & SPSS Statistics
- Full UK driving license
- First aid & CPR
Languages
Swedish
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Fundraiser
RSPB
03.2025 - Current
Supervisor
Orange Cafe & Bar
08.2023 - 04.2024
Yoga Teacher & Business Manager
Marta Sternang Yoga (Self employed)
06.2021 - Current
SEO Consultant & Writer
Colombia Content
11.2019 - 06.2021
Science writer
EAT & World Business Council for Sustainable Development
11.2018 - 01.2019
Climate coach
Municipality of Sundbyberg
08.2018 - 11.2018
Research Assistant
Stockholm Resilience Centre
04.2018 - 08.2018
Manager of Experiences & Yoga teacher
El Viajero Tayrona
01.2018 - 04.2021
Research Assistant
University of Adelaide
01.2016 - 06.2016
Camp Manager
Stiftelsen Malmö Sommargårdar
06.2015 - 08.2021
Intern
Conservation International
02.2015 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Social-Ecological Development for a Sustainable Development
Stockholm Resilience Centre
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lund University
Foundation Degree in Science - Advanced maths, physics, chemistry, biology
Miroi (remote studies)
A-Levels - Social sciences and Journalism
S:t Petri Läroverk
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