Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Robert Booth

Caernarfon,Gwynedd

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Biodiversity Restoration Officer (north-west)

Natural Resources Wales
Bangor, Gwynedd
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage databases with detailed wildlife records to support conservation efforts.
  • Develop and implemented habitat management plans to enhance ecosystem quality.
  • Perform field studies to assess environmental impacts on wildlife populations.
  • Advocate for improved conservation strategies and work with external partners.
  • Conducted population surveys to monitor species numbers effectively.
  • Respond calmly under pressure to achieve positive outcomes in challenging situations.
  • Collaborate with environment, forestry, and land management teams to drive project success across various sites.

Reserves Officer

North Wales Wildlife Trust
Bangor, Gwynedd
09.2011 - 09.2022
  • Established partnerships with external organisations to secure funding for conservation projects.
  • Organised community outreach events; increased public engagement with local wildlife conservation issues.
  • Performed regular habitat enhancement and infrastructure maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and visitors.
  • Undertook and supervised species surveys and monitoring.
  • Managed budgetary constraints whilst ensuring effective operations on 10 different nature reserves.
  • Interacted with local communities to foster understanding and support for wildlife protection initiatives.
  • Worked with partners and neighbours, including many farmers, on joint projects.

Youth hostel manager

Youth Hostel Association
Bangor, Gwynedd
01.2005 - 04.2010
  • Enhanced hostel's reputation by providing excellent customer service.
  • Coordinated staff schedules, maximised efficiency.
  • Feedback from guests was taken into account to continuously improve services provided.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks, upheld property standards.
  • Assisted guests in planning local sightseeing, which enriched their stay.
  • Inspected facility to identify and promptly address maintenance needs.

Education

A-Levels - Geography, Economics, and Biology

Penglais Comprehensive School
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
09.1981 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Ethical farming advocacy
  • Species and habitat surveys and monitoring
  • Biodiversity conservation experience
  • Knowledge of sustainable farming methods
  • Report-writing
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Project Management
  • Risk Assessment

Languages

Welsh
Fluent

Certification

C permit bird ringer

Full driving license

Affiliations

Birdwatching

Cycling

Sea kayaking


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Biodiversity Restoration Officer (north-west)

Natural Resources Wales
10.2022 - Current

Reserves Officer

North Wales Wildlife Trust
09.2011 - 09.2022

Youth hostel manager

Youth Hostel Association
01.2005 - 04.2010

A-Levels - Geography, Economics, and Biology

Penglais Comprehensive School
09.1981 - 07.1988
Robert Booth