Zoe Opiah
London,ENG
Summary
An enthusiastic junior professional committed to learning and developing skills in social media coordination, content creation, and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic, with superior performance in autonomous or collaborative environments. Works independently and collaborates with others on group projects. Seeking a firm opportunity to expand the current skillset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Research Assistant
King's Sustainable Research Team
London
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Designed and developed pilot aquaponics system to reduce zebrafish facility wastewater through nitrogen-fixing plant filtration and water recycling, liaising with Estates & Facilities, H&S, and multiple stakeholders.
- Conducted literature reviews, collected baseline wastewater data, and researched appropriate small-scale aquaponic systems and nitrite-removing plant species for laboratory implementation.
- Identified suitable facility space for pilot system installation, collected waste savings data throughout project lifecycle, and presented costings and data analysis for future large-scale rollout.
Communications Assistant
Integrate to Zero
London
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Developing and implementing multiplatform strategies for social media
- Creating and optimising articles, videos, and visual content for various platforms (LinkedIn, website articles, etc..)
- Assist in coordinating and managing company events ( climate change week, etc)
- Managing and cultivating partnerships, such as Greenhouse and Yoke, to create collaborative pieces
Temporary Grants Admin
United St. Saviours, London
London
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Manage and update grant programme databases.
- Develop and execute marketing and communication strategies for community investment and grants programmes.
- Create and manage marketing materials, social media content, and email campaigns.
- Organise meetings, events, and training to support programme goals and stakeholder engagement.
Project Officer Assistant
The Conservation Volunteers
London
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Specialised in woodland habitat management, including coppicing and ivy control; researched genetics, nutrition, and reproduction of bats, butterflies, and lichens to inform conservation decisions
- Monitored sites over extended periods, collected water quality samples, and evaluated progress against environmental specifications
- Managed social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram), designed promotional materials using Canva, and collaborated with TCV partners on event preparation and community engagement.
Office Assistant ( all departments)
PACCA TMO Ltd
London, Greater London
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Led complete rebrand of community centre, including new logo, website (Wix), and shop; created team structures for marketing and finance operations, increasing bookings by 30%
- Planned and executed major community event,s including Black History Month and PACCA Summer Festival, appointing and liaising with team leaders to deliver projects on deadline
- Mentored Kickstart team members through regular check-ins, served aas single point of contact for project scheduling, and developed social media strategies for external clients
Urban Wetland Conservationist
Bethnal green Narure Reserve
London
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Liaise with members of the Bethnal Green nature reserve on the creation of the new ecological pond
- Liaise with wetland ecologists and pond planners from different areas, such as the Natural History Museum, to make impactful geological decisions when creating the ponds.d
- Physical conservation work, when cleaning out and removing the old pond
- Creating Media Content and documenting the process of recreating the pond
- Collaboratively producing a wetland report, especially when it comes to design elements
Wildlife Conservation Trainee
London Wildlife Trust
London, Greater London
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Created themed TikToks and interactive Instagram stories leveraging pop culture trends to engage target demographics with conservation content; researched relevant influencers to connect the Trust with new audiences.
- Wrote an accessible blog post on soil for World Soil Day, translating complex ecological concepts for general audiences, including those without prior interest in nature.
- Delivered Forest School sessions for under-fives, promoting outdoor learning, and assisted the volunteer manager with health and safety talks, administration, and key holder responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Global Design Engineering
ASU London (Formerly TEDI - London)
London 01.2025 -
Access to HE - Science
Morely College
London 10.2023 - 07.2024
GCSE -
SacredHeart Catholic School Camberwell
London07.2017
ECDL ( European Computer Driving Licence) - IT
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Camberwell
London07.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Data handling
- Scientific literature review
- Research methodology understanding
- SolidWorks 3D CAD designs
- 3D rendering
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- C programming competency
- Rapid prototyping proficiency
- Arduino / Electronics Proficiency
- Systems engineering familiarity
- Mechatronics
Accomplishments
- Received a Morley Student Award - Humanities and Science Award
- Completed Work experience at Costain, shadowing the managers of the London Bridge regeneration programme
- Competed in the Creative Mentor Network Programme with games company USTWO
- Engineering Masterclass for Young People at Imperial College
- Won a climate change hackathon hosted by Stemettes
Affiliations
- Stemettes
- Royal Aeronautical Society
- Bat Conservation Trust
Interests
- AI and Machine learning
- Neural Pathways
- Quantum Computing
- Conservation
- Ecology
- Physics ( primarily astrophysics)
- Research papers and journals
- Science communication
- Mechanical Robotics
- Bioinformatics
- Languages
- Musical Studies
- Baking
Conferences and Talks
A list of conferences and talks I have attended:
- Sir Ranulph Fiennes at the royal institution
- Future Careers talk at Thomas Reuters
- Imperial Fringe: Invention dimension
Published Works
- (Change to website link) Wetland Enhancement Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19DVoUkDXw_TIedPs3VuMAyZ1lKFCob-IEgGScE6_7as/edit
- London Wildlife Trust Instagram Takeover: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18176000341049653/?hl=en
Timeline
Research Assistant
King's Sustainable Research Team
04.2025 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Global Design Engineering
ASU London (Formerly TEDI - London)
01.2025 -
Access to HE - Science
Morely College
10.2023 - 07.2024
Temporary Grants Admin
United St. Saviours, London
07.2023 - 10.2023
Communications Assistant
Integrate to Zero
02.2023 - 12.2023
Project Officer Assistant
The Conservation Volunteers
12.2021 - 09.2022
Urban Wetland Conservationist
Bethnal green Narure Reserve
10.2021 - 11.2022
Office Assistant ( all departments)
PACCA TMO Ltd
03.2021 - 08.2021
Wildlife Conservation Trainee
London Wildlife Trust
09.2020 - 12.2021
GCSE -
SacredHeart Catholic School Camberwell
ECDL ( European Computer Driving Licence) - IT
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Camberwell