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Work Background
Lead Consultant
Fresh KoruLead Consultant
Dec. 2020Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandConsultation advice to niche food fermentation businesses − Specialising in live fermented and probiotic foods and beverages − Research and development, recipe refinement, troubleshooting brewing problems − Business advice and support, from concept to shelf ready status
Founder and Managing Director
K4 Cultured Foods LtdFounder and Managing Director
Feb. 2016 - Aug. 2019Paihia, Northland, New ZealandFounder and Director of a novel family business. Key tasks included: - Research & Development of eight live-fermented food and beverage products (concept to shelf sales). − Marketing to have products ranged nationwide from Burger Fuel stores to Farro Fresh and select North Island Foodstuffs − All stages of business and product development including recipe development, regulatory requirements, production, distribution, marketing, and management. - Won Top Energy Business Development grant of $30,000 plus associated benefits.
On Leave
NoneOn Leave
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2016Parental leave.
Environmental Advisor
Woodside EnergyEnvironmental Advisor
Oct. 2012 - Dec. 2012Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaDevelopment of Survey-specific Marine Fauna Observer Field Procedures. Key tasks included: − Procedures developed from Environmental Plan requirements − Developed the Oil & Gas company’s (Woodside) Seismic and Marine Fauna Interaction Guidelines − Provided onshore MFO support to the company contracted MFOs in the field − Developed Deliverables Registers from Environmental Plan requirements for various 3DMSS surveys − Developed resources to meet the commitments within Deliverables Registers for various 3DMSS surveys
Project Manager
LegaSea - Fish for the peopleProject Manager
Jan. 2011 - Jul. 2012New ZealandLegaSea (a non-Governmental organisation), enables professional scientific representation of recreational interests at the fisheries management table. My project management role was in assisting with the concept development, management to launch, and operations. Primary tasks included: − Networking to foster meaningful and financially contributing relationships − Maintain existing relationships across stakeholders and groups to be positive and forward moving − Foster teamwork between LegaSea, Recreational Fisheries groups and Management Committees − Work to improve positive delivery and uptake of the LegaSea message across networks − Ensure work tasks are completed within timeframes and budgets
Team Lead - Offshore Marine Fauna Observation Services
VariousTeam Lead - Offshore Marine Fauna Observation Services
Jan. 2010 - Nov. 2012Malaysia, South China Sea, Australia, New ZealandCompanies worked with include: - Exxon Mobil - Petrobas - Anadarko - Fugro - RPS - Woodside - Geoguide Consultants - Polarcus - GW Marine - Blue Planet Marine - Department of Conservation - Wild Salt Ltd Lead Marine Mammal/Fauna Observer on offshore Oil & Gas exploration projects, tasks included: − Utilised MSeis PAM hardware system and PAMguard software system − Deployed and retrieved of hydrophones from the streamer deck − Employing strict high levels of health and safety procedures − Monitoring of PAM acoustic recordings for detection of cetaceans − Professional advice on applying International and National Environmental Protection Legislation − Managing the effects of the seismic survey equipment on marine fauna in the surrounding waters − Consulting with Oil & Gas Clients, Vessel Managers and Marine Crew, resolving conflicts as needed − Accurate observations and data collection for all marine fauna sightings − Concise and immediate communication flow when mitigation occurs − Data analysis and accurate graphical representation of results − Accurate and timely daily, weekly, and final reports
Fisheries Biologist
Bluewater Marine Research LtdFisheries Biologist
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2010Northland, New ZealandCo-development and implementation of the NZ Kingfish data collection and sampling program − Liaison with charter and recreational fishers across the east coast North Island − Removal of otolith bones and associated physiological data from 1000+ specimens − Quality control and analysis of data received from third party data collectors
Marine Crew - Private Luxury Charter Vessels - International Waters
VariousMarine Crew - Private Luxury Charter Vessels - International Waters
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009International WatersCharter deckhand and stewardess crew roles − Traversed the Caribbean and Eastern American coastlines, crossed the Atlantic, and cruised throughout the western Mediterranean Sea
Fisheries Analyst
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)Fisheries Analyst
Apr. 2007 - Jul. 2008Auckland, New ZealandAnalysis of key data and relationships affecting inshore finfish management − Design and development of Fisheries Plans for inshore finfish species − Production and peer-review of Ministerial Briefings and technical papers − Provision of technical advice to Business Groups and Stakeholders − Liaise with customary, recreational, and commercial fishery stakeholders and forums
Experimentalist - Feral Pest Management
Department of Natural Resources and WaterExperimentalist - Feral Pest Management
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2007Queensland, AustraliaExecuting field, pen, and laboratory trials − Field and laboratory trials on the degradation rates of cyanide and 1080 laced baits − Controlled pen trials on the lethality of different cyanide bait designs for feral pigs
Research Associate
Department of Conservation (DOC)Research Associate
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2007Wellington Region, New ZealandInvestigating the use of line weights to mitigate seabird bycatch from longline fisheries − Academic and technical research support, literature review services
PHD Candidate
The University of QueenslandPHD Candidate
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2007Gatton, Queensland, Australia“Climate Change & Aquatic Reptiles - does water temperature affect reproduction in turtles?” − Planning stages of the first year of this research were complete prior to voluntary interruption
Fisheries Biologist
Bluewater Marine Research LtdFisheries Biologist
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2006Tutukaka, New ZealandAssisted the design, development & implementation of the NZ striped marlin logbook program − Training of charter and recreational fishers on methods of accurate data collection − Sample retrieval from landed striped marlin for age determination and genetic analyses − Co-writer of final research publications
Academic Tutor - Biological Sciences
The University of QueenslandAcademic Tutor - Biological Sciences
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2007Gatton, Queensland, AustraliaTutoring 1st to 3rd year Degree Science students in biological sciences o Applied Biology I o Applied Biology II o Applied Animal Physiology o Captive Wildlife Husbandry o Animals and Society Elective
Honours Research Thesis Candidate
The University of QueenslandHonours Research Thesis Candidate
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2005Cairns, Queensland, Australia“Testicular histology, spermiogenesis and cryopreservation in the black marlin” − Literature review, experimental design, field data collection, field-based experimentation, laboratory experimentation, statistical analysis of results, drawing conclusions, completion of Thesis, critical confirmation seminar for academic analysis of the thesis research. − Received a First-class award for this research project and published papers in peer-reviewed Journals − Subsequently granted a full scholarship to complete PhD studies
Research Assistant
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationResearch Assistant
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2004Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United StatesSupport and technical assistance to the research project "Blue marlin movements and distribution". - Assisted with satellite tagging of blue marlin - Sample collection from landed fish - Data collection and recording from landed fish
Field Technician - School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Murdoch UniversityField Technician - School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Jan. 2000 - Nov. 2001Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAssistant to production animal veterinary academics within the Veterinary School − Provision of technical support to research, teaching and clinical programmes − Fields worked within included dairy, beef, pork, sheep, goats and poultry − Effective working relationships managed with staff, students, and stakeholders − Accurate data collection, inventory management, and maintenance of tools and supplies

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