Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Training and professional development
References
Timeline
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Ariel Daubney

Roslyn,Dunedin

Summary

I am a outgoing and passionate person who competed my undergraduate degree majoring in Zoology and minoring Marine Science and Ecology.

I pride myself on being a responsible and self-motivated worker with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. I enjoy working as a part of a team but am also able to work well autonomously and manage my time effectively.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

2IC Tour and Front of House Operations, Staff and Volunteer Coordinator, & Ranger

The OPERA
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated tour and general operations on a day-to-day basis.
  • Assist with ongoing research assignments, contributing to data collection and analysis.
  • Assist with general conservation operations, including track maintenance, habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and pest control/trapline monitoring and maintenance.
  • Manage financial records, performance statistics, and POS system for smooth operations.
  • Developed and oversaw the volunteer program, coordinating volunteer operations.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.

Undaria Control Programme Diver

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
04.2023 - Current
  • Harvest invasive seaweed.
  • Monitor the growth of invasive seaweed.
  • Work within customary protection areas, complying with requirements and permissions.
  • Minimise damage to native seaweed communities and habitats.
  • Advocate for the protection of Native seaweeds.

Business Director

Drawtech Limited
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Understand WorkSafe regulations AS/NZS 60079 (Explosive Atmospheres).
  • Produce technical drawings in compliance with regulations AS/NZS 60079.
  • Manage business financial accounts.
  • Work independently and within teams to complete projects in accordance with the regulations.

Front of House

Coffee Club
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Ensure quality of customer service
  • Communicate and Manage front of house staff
  • Organized supply of stock
  • Managed daily cash deposits

Education

Level 3 New Zealand Certificate - Diving (PADI Rescue Diver)

Dive Otago
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Marine Science, Ecology

The University of Otago
01.2022

NCEA Level 3 -

Trident High School
01.2018

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent Leadership and teamwork
  • Strong Organisational Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Policy development
  • Experience with GIS and GPS
  • Key understanding of New Zealand conservation management

Volunteer Experience

  • Planting Days, Halo Project, 09/01/22, 10/31/22, Work to restore Native Dune Habitats alongside a team of Volunteers., Planting Numerous species of Native coastal plants.
  • Kororā Surveys, Halo Project, 03/01/22, 03/31/22, Survey Local Habitat for Little Blue Penguins as well as current and old nesting sites., Document the number of penguins as well as the location and habitat structure.

Training and professional development

  • Primary Care & Secondary Care First Aid Certificate, 01/01/24
  • Emergency Oxygen Provider Certificate, 01/01/22
  • Full New Zealand Driver's License, 01/01/19
  • Passenger Endorsement, 01/01/24

References

  • Jason van Zanten, Penguin Monitoring & Rehabilitation Operations Manager. The OPERA, 027 867 8939, jason@theopera.co.nz
  • Dee Hall, Chief of Staff & Head of Tour and FOH Operations. The OPERA, 021 0815 1352, dee@theopera.co.nz

Timeline

2IC Tour and Front of House Operations, Staff and Volunteer Coordinator, & Ranger

The OPERA
07.2023 - Current

Undaria Control Programme Diver

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
04.2023 - Current

Business Director

Drawtech Limited
04.2021 - 07.2023

Front of House

Coffee Club
02.2020 - 04.2021

Level 3 New Zealand Certificate - Diving (PADI Rescue Diver)

Dive Otago

Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Marine Science, Ecology

The University of Otago

NCEA Level 3 -

Trident High School
Ariel Daubney