1. INGRID SPRAKE
15 December 1971
British
Email: ingridsprake@hotmail.com
Tel: +66 993 176 733
Skype: ingridsprake
Profile
A motivated, confident and passionate conservation manager, researcher and educator, with a
background in law, focused on local and global marine conservation initiatives. Highly
experienced in all aspects of the industry, adopting a hands-on approach to developing
sustainable, community-led models. Solution based and detailed orientated, with a flexible
and adaptable approach to any given task. Always with a positive attitude to work, seeing
challenges where others see problems.
Career History
Independent Marine Conservation Consultant
Global (currently based in Thailand) : 2015 - Current
Main Duties:
• Advising and facilitating the set up and implementation of locally based and community-led
marine conservation projects;
• Shark research and conservation specialist;
• Facilitation of key partnerships on a local and global level;
• Citizen science and volunteer based models;
• Designing and developing conservation, survey and research models;
• Fund raising and grant applications;
• Local and international staff recruitment;
• Education programme design and planning;
• Developing and drafting Conservation Management Plans
• Conducting and writing Ecological Assessment Reports;
• Negotiating and drafting MoUs:
• Research and survey training;
• Documentary research, advice and facilitation.
Marine Conservation Director and Global Shark Campaign Manager, Projects Abroad
Global (based in Fiji) : 2011 - 2015
Main Duties:
• Conservation Manager for multiple marine conservation projects;
• Project set-up, planning, design, structure, content, development and progression;
• Systems introduction, operations, administration, budgeting and accounting;
• Responsible for in-country operations of community based programmes;
• Local and international staff management;
• Networking, initiating and facilitating project partnerships;
• Drafting and implementing annual Conservation Management Plans;
• Preparing, revising and editing detailed and scientific reports;
• Negotiating and drafting MoUs;
• Global Campaign Management;
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2. • Health and safety analysis and drafting of Risk Assessments;
• Technical expertise and advice;
• Project promotion, social media and marketing;
• Training staff and interns in underwater research and survey techniques.
Branch Manager and Dive Instructor, The Dive Inn
Thailand : 2010 - 2011
Main Duties:
• All aspects of managing dive operations in branch office;
• Administration, organisation and accounting;
• Dive instruction and leading dives;
• Assisting whaleshark.org with data collection.
Shark Feeder and Stunt Diver, Stuart Cover Dive Bahamas
Bahamas : 2008 - 2010
Main Duties:
• Wrangling sharks for research, documentary film makers and eco-tourism;
• Teaching shark awareness and conservation courses:
• Leading shark eco-tours.
Assistant Manager and Dive Instructor, Little Cayman Beach Resort
Cayman Islands : 2005 - 2008
Main Duties:
• Managing dive shop and assisting the dive operations manager;
• Dive instruction and leading dives;
• Regular volunteer at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, assisting with scientific
research, volunteers, education and conservation work;
• Worked with Department of Fisheries on local marine part initiatives, including managing
their turtle nesting and grouper spawning programmes.
Freelance Dive Instructor and Marine Conservation Volunteer
Global : 2002 - 2005
Main Duties:
• Working in the dive and tourism industry and volunteering on marine conservation projects
in Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt and Honduras.
Civil Litigation Solicitor
UK and Australia : 1996 - 2002
Main Duties:
• Interpret laws, judgments and regulations for individuals and businesses;
• Analyse probable outcomes of cases using legal precedents;
• Present and summarise cases in Court;
• Gather evidence and evaluate findings in case preparations;
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes;
• Prepare and draft legal documents;
• Legal administration and case management.
Education
University of Westminster, London : 1991 - 1996
Law Degree, LLB (Hons)
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
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3. Other Qualifications
PADI IDC Staff and EFR Instructor;
Survey Diver Instructor;
5000+ dives;
Professional Shark Wrangler (including tonic immobilisation);
IYT Bareboat Skipper;
Courses:
• International Communication, Management and Project Development (In-house);
• Sharks - Global Biodiversity, Biology and Conservation (Cornell University);
• Tropical Coastal Ecosystems (University of Queensland);
• Introduction to Environmental Science (Dartmouth College);
Yoga Teacher.
Key Skills
Project Management Attributes
• Excellent track record of managing complex multifunctional marine conservation and
community-led projects and campaigns on a local and global scale;
• Planning and administrating large budgets and accounts handling;
• Creating effective, informed and highly motivated teams focused on service, delivery and
results;
• Experience of working with all levels of stakeholders, government departments, scientists,
volunteers, NGOs, sponsors and committees;
• Superb interpersonal, networking and client facing skills;
• Introducing, producing and delivering project documentation for worldwide distribution.
Personal Attributes
• Strong and sincere work ethic;
• Responsible attitude, tact, humour and patience;
• Ability to operate under pressure and deliver to demanding deadlines;
• Self motivated to work independently on initiatives;
• Good team player and excellent team motivator;
• High achiever with impressive prioritisation and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent problem solving application;
• Conflict and resolution management capabilities;
• Well travelled and adventurous.
Free Time Activities
• Travel, yoga, stand up paddle boarding, cooking, socialising with friends, watching
documentaries, online courses, nature walks and any ocean related activities.
References
Available upon request.
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