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Work history
Education
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
Conferences and Talks
Published Works
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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
London
07.2017

ECDL ( European Computer Driving Licence) - IT

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Camberwell
London
07.2017

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
Zoe Opiah