Mark McDowell
Dublin 6,Ireland
Summary
For the last 28 years, since a career break following the birth of our first child, all of my work has been focused on outdoor activities combined with the necessary associated paper work.
I have had a lifelong interest in our wildlife and am fairly good at identifying nearly all of it except insects, simply too many!
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PRO Hedgerows Ireland CLG
Voluntary Position at Hedgerows Ireland
, Ireland
2017.01 - Current
I have held many positions in the organisation, including Director 10 years, Company Secretary 6 years, PRO 5 years to present.
I have taken part in the organisation of interview processes for our contract workers and in the interviews themselves.
I run full hands-on training courses for the organisation, and I give hedgerow walks and talks to the public both on-line and on-site on behalf of Hedgerows Ireland
Ferry Survey Co-ordinator
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Dublin
2015.04 - Current
Leading on all aspects of the individual surveys. Choosing the date, recruiting volunteers, liaising with Irish Ferries, carrying out the survey, instructing and training the volunteers, writing a report of the survey and submitting the data to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.
Traditional Hedgerow Management Contractor
Self Employed
, Ireland
2008.09 - Current
- Managed timelines with careful scheduling of works to prevent delays.
- Efficiently managed resources, reducing unnecessary wastage of materials and manpower.
Archaeologist
Many different consultancies.
Dublin, Ireland
2002.04 - 2009.03
- Ensured preservation of artefacts with careful excavation, handling and storage techniques.
Urban Field Officer
Conservation Volunteers Ireland
Dublin
1998.03 - 2001.03
- Wrote detailed reports, aiding in case documentation.
- Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
- Responsible for safety and well being of volunteers.
Education
Fetac level 5, Train the trainer. - Hedgerow Management
Dorset College
Dublin 2012.01 - 2012.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Field Ecology
University College Cork
Cork 1999.09 - 2001.09
City and Guilds Certification - Media Studies
A college on Pearse Street
Dublin 1997.09 - 1998.09
Skills
- Team building
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Public Relations
Affiliations
- My hedgerow management work is also a hobby and I travel to related events in Britain and Europe at least twice a year.
- An interest in sea mammals has led to my work with the IWDG
- I play 5-a-side football twice a week, work/weather permitting.
Accomplishments
Won the Contractor class at the All-Ireland Hedgelaying Championship in 2013.
Certification
National Proficiency Test Council chainsaw operators certificate.
Full Class B Driving Licence
City and Guilds AO20 Accredited Hedgelayer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRO Hedgerows Ireland CLG
Voluntary Position at Hedgerows Ireland
2017.01 - Current
Ferry Survey Co-ordinator
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
2015.04 - Current
Fetac level 5, Train the trainer. - Hedgerow Management
Dorset College
2012.01 - 2012.05
Traditional Hedgerow Management Contractor
Self Employed
2008.09 - Current
Archaeologist
Many different consultancies.
2002.04 - 2009.03
Diploma of Higher Education - Field Ecology
University College Cork
1999.09 - 2001.09
Urban Field Officer
Conservation Volunteers Ireland
1998.03 - 2001.03
City and Guilds Certification - Media Studies
A college on Pearse Street
1997.09 - 1998.09