Laura Morahan
Environmentalist
Galway,Ireland
Summary
A 25 year old woman who is a passionate, friendly and hardworking person who works well with people and enjoys projects and team work. Experienced in project work in a variety of conditions. Devoted to environmental causes and working towards a more sustainable future for the planet and to build a career in Environmental Consultancy. I enjoy outdoor activities, nature and photography.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Operative
Medtronic Galway
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Involved in medical device manufacturing for Endurant II vascular products
- Worked in a faced paced environment to reach daily targets and followed manual instructions to effectively manufacture devices
- Maintained highest quality and hygiene of medical devices by wearing PPE gear, sanitation and cleaning of work premises
- Compliance with FDA regulations and quality control of each batch of products per order and reported to management any technical difficulties and engineers about any machine malfunctions.
Fish Care and Children's Education
Galway Aquarium, Salthill
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Supervised and assisted customers in the aquarium during tours and feeding times.
- Carried out an educational program in marine science and environmental education with school children.
- Took groups of school children to the beach on rock pool safaris and litter picks.
- Helped special needs children with learning and activities in the aquarium.
- Receptionist duties and cleaning of premises.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to management.
- Assisted with daily animal diet preparations and water quality testing.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
Internship: Biodiversity Conservation Project
GVI International
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Carried out research towards an ongoing project on the effects of tourism and pollution on cetaceans and marine life along a busy tourist area and port in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.
- Field surveys for boat traffic, vessel types, abundance, activity and weather conditions were tracked and logged in an excel sheet three times a week.
- Beach cleans were carried out twice a week and different pollution types were logged into a pollution app, noticing a large abundance of cigarettes and beverages.
- Went out on a powerboat three times a week with fellow interns and researchers to observe marine life behaviors, Species abundance and diversity, coordinates and GPS data, weather conditions and vessels present per sighting.
- This data was collected on an effort sheet which was inputted on an excel sheet being sent to CEAMAR (Cetaceans and Marine Research Institute of Canary Islands) .
- Photographs of fins were taken for identification and were compared to a sighting photo database in the Canary Islands of Pilot whales, white Striped Dolphins and Common Dolphins with their names and ID numbers to see if we found a match and to track their migration patterns.
- Research conducted is currently being complied into a scientific report in hopes to influence EU policymakers about the complex issues being faced and how best to implement change and action based on these findings, implement stricter regulations in the tourism Industry and it's impacts on the marine life and the environment.
- Worked successfully as part of a passionate team of interns and researchers to ensure the project ran smoothly and successfully and to support each other during challenges.
- A documentary on youtube called Salvar Tenerife highlights the issues this project and other projects are trying to help with and the changes that are required.
Education
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Online04.2024
Renewable Energy Traineeship
Wind Energy Ireland
Online 06.2023 - 11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Freshwater And Marine Biology
Atlantic Technological University
Galway 09.2019 - 08.2022
Powerboat License And Small Boat Handling
Galway Bay Boat Tours
Galway 01.2022 - 02.2022
Skills
Excel and Microsoft Office
Agile, Waterfall, Organisation and Management Skills
Public speaking and engagement
Project management and coordination
Ecological survey and research
Microscope and laboratory skills
Basic first aid and water safety, sea survival techniques
Canva digital design
Minitab Statistical Software, Data Analysis
Excel and Microsoft Office
Volunteer Experience
- Project Fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity Non Profit Organisation.
- I helped create and develop fundraisers towards the funding of housing in a rural village in Zambia, Kabwe. Planned fundraising events such as bake sales, raffles and street collections. Fundraised 29,000 euro with a group of ten people. Visited Kabwe Zambia in June 2019 for two weeks to help in building homes on a construction site.
References
- Matthew Hawkins, Manager at Galway Atlantaquaria, matt@nationalaquarium.ie, +353879722353
- Louise Keller Nielsen, Program Officer GVI Tenerife, Louisekellernielson@gmail.com
Timeline
Renewable Energy Traineeship
Wind Energy Ireland
06.2023 - 11.2023
General Operative
Medtronic Galway
12.2022 - 02.2024
Internship: Biodiversity Conservation Project
GVI International
03.2022 - 05.2022
Powerboat License And Small Boat Handling
Galway Bay Boat Tours
01.2022 - 02.2022
Fish Care and Children's Education
Galway Aquarium, Salthill
01.2020 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Freshwater And Marine Biology
Atlantic Technological University
09.2019 - 08.2022
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
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