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Tierney Wait

Lincoln,Lincolnshire

Summary

Recent Geography graduate with strong research, writing, and design skills, ready to contribute to the travel sector. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments. Recognized for dedication, curiosity, and a desire to be challenged.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Graduate Planning and Design Assistant

Influence Landscape and Environmental Ltd
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Conduct desk and field studies for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and Landscape Management Plans (LMPs) and EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessments)
  • Research and writing of LVIAs, LMPs
  • Create maps and figures to enhance reports
  • Create conceptual illustrations and digital designs using Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Work in a team to devised design solutions to meet client brief requests
  • Conceptualise design ideas based on feedback from senior designers
  • Support in outreach and consultation projects with clients
  • Digital illustrations for project visualizations using Procreate

Design Assistant

Influence Landscape and Environmental Ltd
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted desk-based research for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments
  • Aided in on-site design assessments
  • Created maps and figures for reports using InDesign and Illustrator

Illustrator

Varsity Newspaper
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
12.2021 - 06.2024
  • Used Procreate software and mixed media to create images for feature articles both online and in print, meeting author specifications across the publishing year.
  • Met weekly publish deadlines through excellent workload planning and prioritisation alongside university work.

Cleaner

Thornton-Firkin LLP
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Cleaned floors, communal areas, and work spaces.

Mentor

The Oxbridge Launchpad
Cambridge , Cambridgeshire
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Encouraged A-Level students from an access background to pursue higher education
  • Personalised instruction and long-term mentoring based on the strengths and abilities of my mentee.
  • Developed in-depth lessons on subject-specific literature to prepare my mentee for Geography at university.
  • Assigned homework for my mentee to develop their passion for Geography.
  • Advised and encouraged my mentee to develop abilities in debating, critical thinking and time-management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2020 - 06.2024

A-Levels -

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln, LIN

GCSEs -

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln, LIN
09.2016 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Critical analysis
  • Research
  • Report and Essay Writing
  • Time-management
  • Organisation
  • Presenting
  • Teamwork
  • Illustration
  • Communicating

Timeline

Graduate Planning and Design Assistant

Influence Landscape and Environmental Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Design Assistant

Influence Landscape and Environmental Ltd
09.2023 - 12.2023

Mentor

The Oxbridge Launchpad
03.2022 - 06.2023

Illustrator

Varsity Newspaper
12.2021 - 06.2024

Cleaner

Thornton-Firkin LLP
08.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Cambridge
10.2020 - 06.2024

GCSEs -

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
09.2016 - 06.2018

A-Levels -

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Tierney Wait