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