1. Objective
An environmental service position in an organization with a strong health and safety background that offers
opportunities in environmental survey and spill response.
Education
2010 – 2011 Master of Science in Marine Biology (MSc)
University of Bangor – Bangor, North Wales, United Kingdom
Specializing in coastal ecology & habitat survey, marine fisheries and marine invertebrates.
My dissertation included performing a baseline study of a river basin in the Falkland
Islands in reference to invasive species entering the country.
2006 – 2009 Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology (BSc HONs)
University of Portsmouth – Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Specializing in oceanography, marine organisms & ecosystems, genetics, microbiology,
biochemistry, statistics and cell biology.
My dissertation was an investigation into sexual dimorphism of the Zebra Trout
Aplochiton zebra. During my dissertation I was involved in the first captive breeding of this
species.
Certification
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2012 – 2013
Oiled Wildlife Response Training, Aiuká
Leading No Harm, Noble Energy
Marine Mammal Observation Course (Uncertified), JNCC
Airstrip Fire Appliance Training, Falkland Islands Government Air Service
Firefighter Recruits Training Course, Falkland Islands Fire & Rescue Service
Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management, Chartered Management Institute
2011 Personal Sea Survival Skills, Warsash Maritime Academy
2008 Emergency First Responder PADI, Triton Dive School
2008 Rescue Diver PADI & Dry Suit Diver PADI, Triton Dive School
2007 Open Water & Open Water Advanced PADI, Triton Dive School
Scholarships & Grants
2010 Stanley Services Scholarship for Further Education
Tiphanie May
3 Diddle Dee Drive, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ
tiphanie_may@hotmail.com
British

2. Tiphanie May
2010 John Cheek Scholarship for Further Education
Experience
2014 – 2015 Environmental Consultant
Invenio Ltd – Stanley, Falkland Islands
Provide environmental support for the health & safety company Invenio in relation to
developing oil industry. Projects have included:
• Lead for Marine Mammal Observing Campaign
• Sound Monitoring for socio impacts relating to oil development activities
• Oil spill response training and animal rehabilitation procedure development.
2013 – 2014 Project Officer
Department of Mineral Resources, Falkland Islands Government – Stanley, Falkland Islands
Charged with undertaking environmental projects in relation to oil field development in
the Falklands Islands.
2012 – 2013 Graduate Trainee
Policy Unit, Falkland Islands Government – Stanley, Falkland Islands
Position designed to allow the holder to test several departments in the Falkland Islands
Government for career options and development of succession planning. Experiences
included leading a capture & release exercise to the remote islands around the Falklands
with Dr. Mike Brooks on behalf of the South Atlantic Research Insitute.
2011 – 2012 Fisheries Observer
Department of Fisheries, Falkland Islands Government – Stanley, Falkland Islands
Returned to fisheries after completing my masters. Duties and described previously.
2009 – 2010
2008
2007 – 2008
Fisheries Observer
Department of Fisheries, Falkland Islands Government – Stanley, Falkland Islands
Duties included 140 – 180 days/year aboard randomly selected trawlers and longliners
licensed in the Falkland Islands to monitor catch statistics, health & safety, bird
interaction mitigation and license infringements. Also included collection of biological
samples and 400+ morphological data entries of targeted species daily along with
associated data entry. Reports for both the scientific and fishing community were
required to be completed for each vessel.
Conservation Field Work Assistant
South Atlantic Invasive Species Project – Stanley, Falkland Islands
Aquaculture Trainee

3. Falkland Islands Development Corporation – Stanley, Falkland Islands
Summary
Highly motivated marine biologist with 5 years experience in environmental surveys, marine observation and data
analysis. Strong attention to detail, keen to learn and well suited to working either as an individual or as part of a
team. Seeking a challenging position with focus on environmental safety.
Additional Information
Full Clean Falkland Islands Driving License (can be converted to a U.S. license).
Fluent in English and Intermediate in Spanish.
Willing to travel regularly including spending long amounts of time at sea.
Fully computer competent with confident skills in Microsoft Office software and some statistical software.
I have been a Retained Firefighter for two years and have acquired a variety of skills through this such as the use of
breathing apparatus.
References can be supplied upon request.