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Certification
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Stephanie Gittins

Chester,Cheshire

Summary

Aquaculture specialist with strong expertise in recirculatory aquaculture systems and water quality analysis. Proficient in tissue dissection, histology, live sample procurement, and animal husbandry. Demonstrates effective prioritization, time management, and leadership skills, supported by food safety training and stock management experience. Focused on enhancing team collaboration and equipment maintenance while advancing sustainable aquaculture practices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Bartender

JAX
Chester, Cheshire
04.2025 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance relationship loyalty.
  • Fostered welcoming atmosphere through engaging customer interactions.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
  • Managed stock levels efficiently, avoiding shortages during busy periods.
  • Verified customers' identification for compliance with legal drinking age.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of bar to elevate customer experience.
  • Handled cash transactions securely, reducing theft and fraud risk.
  • Executed end-of-day cleanup to prepare bar for subsequent operations.

Hatchery technician

Ocean Matters/ Mowi
Penmon, Anglesey
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Facilitated all stages of lumpfish farming, from egg to harvest.
  • Conducted water quality assessments and managed tidal intake operations daily.
  • Maintained life support systems while monitoring fish health and behaviour.
  • Siphoned tanks to remove mortalities and adjusted feed rates in AquaManager logs.
  • Carried out harvesting activities and organised well-boat transfers for fish shipment.
  • Regularly calibrated oxygen probes, performing necessary membrane replacements.
  • Ensured high standards of tank cleanliness through systematic maintenance procedures.
  • Installed pipework and maintained pumps to support operational effectiveness.
  • Organised daily feeding schedules for consistent growth of fish.
  • Managed waste materials from the hatcheries, ensuring a clean working environment.
  • Maintained accurate records for inventory control and reporting purposes.
  • Tracked information on growth, production and environment to adjust cultivation plans.

Bartender

Buckley Arms
Menai Bridge
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Adapted swiftly to varied situations, maintaining efficiency under pressure.
  • Trained new staff members to uphold exceptional service standards.
  • Ensured compliance with legal drinking age by checking customer identification.
  • Maintained a clean and organised bar to enhance overall customer experience.
  • Promoted special events and offers, resulting in increased footfall.
  • Managed stock levels effectively, preventing shortages during peak hours.
  • Set up bar area daily with clean furniture, supplies, and beverage stock.

Testing Site Assistant

Mitie
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Conducted scanning and packing tests to ensure accurate identification in lab.
  • Maintained cleanliness of cabins for optimal operational conditions.
  • Assessed situations based on risk before moving vehicles.
  • Guided customers on proper test procedures to enhance understanding.
  • De-escalated interactions with upset customers to maintain a calm environment.
  • Assembled and disassembled tents for event readiness.
  • Checked in customers and distributed tests efficiently.

Education

Bsc - Applied Marine Biology

Bangor University
Bangor, Gwynedd
09.2019 - 07.2024

Skills

  • Aquaculture systems management
  • Water quality assessment
  • Tissue dissection and histology
  • Sample procurement
  • Animal husbandry
  • Time management
  • Self-motivation
  • Leadership skills
  • Food safety compliance
  • Stock management
  • Team collaboration
  • Pipework design and maintenance

Projects

Lumpfish feedblock diet trial in grow out tanks, Trial to understand whether lumpfish can survive and grow on feed blocks alone with no pellet feed in grow out tanks. This trial was undertaken with the aim of weaning lumpfish, entirely onto feed blocks, before being transferred to sea pens in Scotland. Their main source of feed inside these sea pens would be the feed blocks, and therefore if they were previously acclimatised to this, they would have a higher rate of survival.

Certification

Marine Mammal Medic BDMLR- Volunteer group who are licensed to help stranded marine mammals.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

JAX
04.2025 - Current

Hatchery technician

Ocean Matters/ Mowi
09.2023 - 03.2025

Bartender

Buckley Arms
10.2022 - 01.2025

Testing Site Assistant

Mitie
07.2020 - 04.2022

Bsc - Applied Marine Biology

Bangor University
09.2019 - 07.2024

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