发布者：Sincere Chen，发布时间：2008-11-15 上午2:42
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Peter Longworth
4 College Park
Carmarthen
CA5 529
Plongworth@wales.ac.uk
| CAREER GOAL |
To apply my knowledge of the natural environment to a career in the natural environment, in a context which will use my management skills and academic background.
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| WORK EXPERIENCE |
Research assistant, Department of Conservation, University of Carmarthen 2001-2003 (fixed contract). The project investigates the impact of EU funding on the rural economy of South Wales.
My responsibilities include:
• managing a budget of £20,000 (75% of the total);
• organising my own schedule and monitoring the progress of the project;
• communicating with farmers via questionnaires, one to one interviews and focus groups;
• analysing statistical data;
• presenting project findings in a written report and oral presentations.
Conservation volunteer, 2000 - present. As a member of Student Conservation Groups International I have participated as a team member in conservation projects, including:
• restoration of buildings on the Blasket Islands;
• riverside clearance and path maintenance schemes;
• reclaiming derelict urban land for recreation areas.
Tourist Board assistant, summers 1996 - 1998
• Advising tourists of attractions in the local area
• Building relationships with hoteliers, tour operators and members of the Tourist Board Committee
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EDUCATION
University of Carmarthen
(2001 - 2003) |
PhD in Environmental Conservation
Research topic: 'The role of Conservation in the Economy of rural Wales - Pros and Cons, Pluses and Minuses'
Benefits gained from my research included:
• building a network of contacts in EU Government departments and nature and conservation agencies;
• developing my understanding of financial and statistical analysis and my presentation skills.
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University of Cardigan Bay
1998 - 2001 |
MA Honours (2.1) in Geography and Economics
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| ACHIEVEMENTS |
Committee Member (1999) European Students Conservation Groups Federation.
• Extended involvement in several countries and fundraised successfully.
• Published three articles on tourism and the environment.
(The Economist, May 2001; Conservation Times, Oct and Dec. 2002)
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SKILLS PROFILE
Communication |
I communicate fluently with people at all levels and can address audiences at an appropriate level orally and in writing.
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| Project development |
I can take a project through the planning stage to full implementation, including monitoring and cost control.
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| Interpersonal skills |
I can motivate people and encourage harmonious working relationships as a team supervisor.
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| REFEREES |
Dr. A Bloggs, Head of Department of Rural
Conservation, University of Carmarthen, Wales,
CAB 529
Mr A O'Sullivan, Director, Kerry Tourist Board,
Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
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