New CV Michael Cunningham 2015
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Erwood Station, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SJ Michael Robert Cunningham Bsc (Hons) Mob: 07791687573 E-mail: [email protected] A highly competent worker, seeking a career in conservation. I am one of the founding members of Natural Mid Wales, have been a Director on the board of Tourist Partnership Mid Wales and have sat on the board of other organisations which have all helped to shape the tourism and arts economy in Mid Wales. I have experience liaising with media, other businesses, NGO's, the general public and Government. In five years I turned my family business into a profitable growing business. Since completing a degree in conservation in 2006 I have learned both relevant and varied skills in order to make me a great candidate for a career in the environmental sector. Personal skills and qualifications PADI Open Water OWSI-317871 – May 2015 PADI Advanced OSWSI-360400 – May 2015 Chainsaw licence - Chainsaw course level 1& 2 MWMAC – Feb 2013 Manual Handling certificate 2007 (Exeter Museum). Shotgun licence. First Aid for Events certificate 2014. Adept at Statistical analysis, management plans and report writing. Full driving licence and own transport. Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 2 Training in Scientific valuation of research, filtering techniques & pollution control from the Environment Agency. An accomplished user of Excel, Word & Social media. Previous experience with SPSS and GIS. Devon award for the Youth service; empowering and appraising Youth. Violin and Viola Grade 5 ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music) – year - 2000 Previous Employment June 2014 - Present Day: Self Employed, Garden Clearance. Creating a manageable garden; Tree Felling, Brush clearance, Removal of Scrub. Dec 2008 – Jan 2015: Manager - Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms. All aspects of improving and running a business. Feb 2011 - Sept 2014: Trade Director – Tourist Partnership Mid Wales.
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Dear valued contacts,I am currently looking for a job in the environmental sector and I think I would really benefit from getting a second opinion on my CV.I have a few positions varying in wage and location that I would like to apply for - an apprenticeship in Natural Resources Wales (to get back in with the relevant sector), warden with the Pembrokeshire National park, and project manager of oversees conservation programmes. I believe my CV is email-ready but if you are a professional who has experience in the hiring arena in the environmental sector (or other), I would love some feedback or a valuable critique via private message.Advice I am keen to receive feedback on:Proper wording for my industry,Initial impression,Content and how well it stands out from others in the sector.I am deliberating over weather I need to do an MSc in Environmental Conservation & Management in Swansea, to travel and work on various projects, or to get a job to gain experience and work my way up the ladder in the UK that way.I look forward to any advice you can give me.RegardsMichael Cunningham
Transcript of New CV Michael Cunningham 2015
Erwood Station, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SJ
Michael Robert Cunningham Bsc (Hons)Mob: 07791687573 E-mail: [email protected]
A highly competent worker, seeking a career in conservation. I am one of the founding members of Natural Mid Wales, have been a Director on the board of Tourist Partnership Mid Wales and have sat on the board of other organisations which have all helped to shape the tourism and arts economy in Mid Wales. I have experience liaising with media, other businesses, NGO's, the general public and Government. In five years I turned my family business into a profitable growing business. Since completing a degree in conservation in 2006 I have learned both relevant and varied skills in order to make me a great candidate for a career in the environmental sector.
Personal skills and qualifications
PADI Open Water OWSI-317871 – May 2015 PADI Advanced OSWSI-360400 – May 2015 Chainsaw licence - Chainsaw course level 1& 2 MWMAC – Feb 2013 Manual Handling certificate 2007 (Exeter Museum). Shotgun licence. First Aid for Events certificate 2014. Adept at Statistical analysis, management plans and report writing. Full driving licence and own transport. Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 2 Training in Scientific valuation of research, filtering techniques & pollution control from the
Environment Agency. An accomplished user of Excel, Word & Social media. Previous experience with SPSS and GIS. Devon award for the Youth service; empowering and appraising Youth. Violin and Viola Grade 5 ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music) – year - 2000
Previous Employment
June 2014 - Present Day: Self Employed, Garden Clearance.Creating a manageable garden; Tree Felling, Brush clearance, Removal of Scrub.
Dec 2008 – Jan 2015: Manager - Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms.All aspects of improving and running a business.
Feb 2011 - Sept 2014: Trade Director – Tourist Partnership Mid Wales.Promoting the economy through Welsh Assembly guidelines.
Oct 2013 – Feb 2015: Chairman - Natural Mid Wales.Engaging the community in Wildlife Tourism, informing visitors and tourism operators in Mid Wales about wildlife events to improve the understanding of biodiversity and habitats, Dr Rhys Jones Patron BBC.
July 2013 – July 2014: Business Wales Mentor – Welsh Assembly Government.One to one consultations with new business owners to help them improve and grow their businesses, funded by the welsh assembly government.
Dec 2008 - Jan 2015: Chairman - Friends of Erwood Station.Fund-raising, campaigns, project & marketing manager, volunteer co-ordinator. Locomotive & carriage restoration, acquiring grant funding, featured on the BBC Red Button and online, Western Mail.
Feb 2012 – Dec 2014: Powys Arts Forum - Vice Chairman.Facilitating discussions on raising the profile of the arts economy in Powys through a website, leaflets, guidance, membership and community projects.
May 2008 - Sept 2008: Environment Agency - Assistant Microbiologist.Testing the quality of bathing waters (Directive 76/160/EEC). Filtering samples, incubating plates, counting bacterial colonies, confirming colonies. Trace and combat pollution; Faecal coliform's & E.coli.
Sept 2007 - July 2008: Devon Youth Service, Assistant Youth Worker.Educating children aged 11-19. Leading activities to help them gain life skills. Promoted to street based work with responsibility of driving the Devon County Council Youth Service Bus.
August 2007 - April 2008: Exeter City Museum, Relocations - 'EmbARK' team member.Clearance of all sectors of the museum; handling and accessioning of precious objects and van driving. Co-ordinating heavy lifting. Aptitude for all duties and contracted for an extra month because of this.
April 2007 - Dec 2007: The Firestone restaurant - Restaurant and Bar supervisor.strongest staff member under the acting managers. Achieved COSHH certification.
Summer 2007: Assistant Fencing contractor. 4 miles of land and subsequent planting up of hedgerows.
March 2007: Operation New World, Habitat Identification Canary Islands - FuerteventuraPhase one and two habitat surveys, landscape descriptions, EIA's and plant identification.
Feb & March 2006: Ecology Services, Reptile Conservation and Relocation.Lone working for two months, plant ID, also creation of spacial analysis, bat surveys.
2006 Spring & Summer: Radnorshire Wildlife Trust - Feasibility report for Dissertation & volunteering.The managed reintroduction of the Beaver onto a SSSI in Mid Wales. GIS & spatial analysis was an integral part. Running 'Gilfach Discovery Centre' and 'Discovery trails' for children, Educating and Inspiring.
2003-2006: Llangoed Hall & The Lairgate Hotel - Front of HouseStock taker, bar staff, porter, Silver service waiter and cashing up. Gathering excellent social skills and communication politics. Also a Sioux Chef, preparation of vegetables and final plate presentation.
July – Aug 2005: Site Crew – Eco Festival in Pembrokeshire. Arriving 2 days before and staying 2 days after Festival to prepare site, Circus tents, Hay buildings, Sauna, Eco showers, wood for fires, cleaning eco toilets during festival etc.
Education
Bsc (hons) Wildlife and Countryside Conservation 2003 – 2006Hull University – Bishop Burton Agricultural CollegeGrade 2.2
A-Levels – English (B), Drama (B)As-Levels – Religion (C), Sociology (D), Music (D)2001 – 2003 Gwernyfed College Sixth Form, Powys
12 GCSE’s – grade B – D (including German, English and Mathematics, Food, Hygiene and Nutrition)1996 – 2001Gwernyfed Secondary School, Powys
InterestsEnjoy snowboarding, scuba diving, swimming, walking, climbing, and running. A passion for nature and learning. I believe in sustainability and the conservation of life on earth with aspirations to educate people of all ages and gain knowledge on environmental issues throughout my life. I have a great interest in renewable energy and I love to learn about nature, and enjoy identifying flora and fauna.
Referees available on request.
