PEPPER DINSDALE
Summary
A final year Geography student at UoB, specialising in sustainability adaptation, pollution management (POPs/BFRs), and environmental politics. Combining academic research from data analysis to policy critiques with practical 8 months of marketing experience at SWM. Proven ability to transform complex findings into actionable insight, clear, diverse presentations and reports aligned with UN SDGs. I enjoy artistic activities such as dancing and collaborating with like-minded people. I am seeking to apply my hybrid skillset to drive brand growth and consumer engagement, specifically where goods and sustainability intersect.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Communications /Marketing Officer Volunteer
Sustainability West Midlands
West Midlands
2025.10 - 2026.05
- Lead LinkedIn content strategy, elevating corporate messaging and driving membership acquisition through targeted campaigns that spotlighted key events and values driven news.
- Involved in creating member newsletter, transforming complex industry insights and organisational updates into must-read stories that fostered community engagement.
- Created detailed ABA report from successful statistics from posts to enhance company engagement and views for future media content.
- Curated and published dynamic digital content across websites, ensuring online presence serves powerful portal that amplified SWM’s brand promise and member value proposition.
- Served as brand ambassador at exclusive member networking events (virtual and in-person), conversations on sustainability, making new communities, and educating members on SWM's role.
Researcher, Analytical Reporting
2023 - 2026
- Authored a research report and dissertation analysing green infrastructure and Ecosystem-based Adaptation policies, utilising primary field data and comparative analysis of London and Singapore.
- Presented urban development research in international forums (Berlin, Rotterdam), collecting and analysing spatial, qualitative, and environmental data.
- Created complex datasets from lab and fieldwork into clear, evidence-based reports on pollution management and climate mitigation.
- Produced reports on Climate anxiety within Urban areas, Parents perspective.
- Led a science communication project, designing a public-facing e-poster and delivering a critical audio summary on the risks and solutions for an emerging pollutant.
Restaurant hostess / Waitress
Blukouzina
Singapore
2022.02 - 2023.04
- Handled complaints with patience and professionalism, ensuring customer retention.
- Trained new employees on protocols and procedures, increasing team efficiency.
- Managed reservation system to avoid overbooking.
- Facilitated customer inquiries, resulting in improved guest experience.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities for timely delivery of orders.
- Executed food and drink orders accurately to improve customer satisfaction rates.
- Delivered checks, collected cash or credit card payments and provided receipt to customers.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
Dance / Geography Department Intern
UWCSEA
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Orchestrated a Theory of Knowledge event for 300+ students, coordinating logistics, content, and scheduling with faculty to ensure its success.
- Supported daily administrative operations, including research, reporting, and digital record management.
- Enhanced student engagement by providing direct support for club activities and class planning.
Education
BA - Geography
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2023.09 - 2026.06
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - GCSE
UWCSEA
Singapore 2015.09 - 2022.07
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Phone communication
- Teams and Outlook
- Time management
- Content creation and blogging
- Social media scheduling & management
- Newsletter creating & scheduling
- Content marketing expertise
- Graphic design capabilities
- Market research
- Website content management
Timeline
Communications /Marketing Officer Volunteer
Sustainability West Midlands
2025.10 - 2026.05
BA - Geography
University of Birmingham
2023.09 - 2026.06
Dance / Geography Department Intern
UWCSEA
2022.08 - 2022.12
Restaurant hostess / Waitress
Blukouzina
2022.02 - 2023.04
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - GCSE
UWCSEA
2015.09 - 2022.07
Researcher, Analytical Reporting
2023 - 2026