1. OLIVIA WATKINS CURRICULUM VITAE
CONTACTDETAILS
A BromansFarm, BromansLane,East Mersea,Colchester,CO58UE
E oliviashwatkins@outlook.com
M 07828980851
PROFILE
An able science graduate with arange of work and volunteeringexperience,Iam determinedtopursue a
careerwithinthe widersustainability andenvironmentsectorinasettingwhere Ican make a valuable
contributionasa memberof a team.As well asthe pursuitof pure sustainable activity,the range of practical
and relationshipdevelopmentskillsthatIbring are effective inavarietyof outdoorsettings wherethe
engagementof youngpeoplein the environmentandoutdoorpursuits are partof the businessremit.
Practical experience withinmydegree, generallyhastaughtme the much neededknowledge,perseverance
and determinationtoinputintoacareerwhichI aspire to pursue.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Team working,collaboration
Projectdelivery,workingtodeadlines
Research,analysis
Organisation,attentiontodetail
Coaching,guiding
Customercare,relationshipdevelopment
Commonlyusedofficesoftware applications Excelandword
Relevantdatasoftware suchasMATLAB, pyramidand R.
EDUCATION
2012-2015 BSc in Oceanography,2:2,SouthamptonUniversity
Dissertation –Analysingfresh waterinputsonriverflow andtidal cycles downthe ColnandBlackwater
estuary,off the eastcoast of the UK and itseffectsonthe contaminationof e.coli onbothnative andpacific
speciesof oysters.
All secondarydatafromgovernmental organisations thankstoCEFAS,MetOffice,Defra,Environment
Agency, massive excel datasetstocreate comparisongraphs.
2009-2011 A levels Geography,Maths,Biology,Chemistry
2007-2009 GCSE 11 A* - B includingEnglish,MathsandScience.
WORK EXPERIENCE COMBINED WITH ACADEMICSTUDY 2010-2016
 DinghySailingCoach,RSTera RYA, national squad.

2.  JLL and paragon - buildingsurveying,real estateandprojectmanagingcompanies.
 Summeryachtingcrew – Mediterranean
 TeachingEnglish andswimming,aupairing–Spain
 Making andsellingof productsfromconsumersupermarkets specificallyShakenUdderMilkshakes in
additiontofestival work.
 Hospital experience withinthe A&Edepartmentandrespiratoryspecialiseddepartment
 Rehabilitationcentre forrecovering injuredAfghanistanvictims.
 Bar and hospitalitypositions –varioussettingsincludingbars,restaurants,festivals
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE 2008-2011
 Wildlifeparkandanimal welfare sanctuary –groundsand welfare support
 Care home – individualsupportforelderpeople
 BootsPharmacy – retail workexperience
OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 Full UK drivinglicence
 Duke of Edinburgh Award– Gold
 CommunitySportsLeadershipAward
 QualifiedRYA dinghyinstructor
 Personal survival certificate
 Powerboat2
 FirstAid
 SeaSurvival
 MATLAB
 MS Office suite –Word,Outlook, Excel
 Conversational Spanish
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
An experiencedcompetitive sailor,Iwasa memberof the RS Fevanational squadandparticipatedinboth
Worldand European competitionsandIrepresentedmyuniversityinthe sport inteamracing competitions.
A mainachievementwassailingacrossthe channel single handed,7hoursnon stopteachingme
perseverance,determination,tobe strongwilledfromwhichIendedupgainingamassive sense of
achievementandone of the bestmemories. InadditiontosailingIam a qualifiedRYA dinghyinstructorand
have coachednational squadRS fleet,providingrewardingresultsandshowingteamleaderskills.
Beingrepresentedasswimmingcaptainat school has givenme the confidence toarrange andorganise
eventsbothinternallyandexternally,regardingschool.
My othersportinginterestsincludeskiing,hockey, netball,athletics representingschool 1st
teams.Ienjoy
beingactive andparticipatinginteamsports,interactingwithteamplayers.
Referencesavailable onrequest.