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Bernard Shapiro

Little River

Summary

  • Experienced Group Team Leader with 39 years of experience in Concert and Community engagement.
  • Robust reputation for critical thinking, research and resolving disputes while encouraging team dynamics.
  • Military [RNZIR] background in navigation, communication, small group command and strategic planning, asset management and risk assessments with a heavy emphasis on Observation Skills.
  • 40 years of NZ wilderness experience, with complete immersion in solo isolation with minimal resources for long time periods.
  • Practical and long term conservation project leader implementing theoretical correlations between propagating short range native birds and food sources into visibly improved regeneration rates via external planting and experimental browsing habits of Emeus Crassus.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Principal Horn

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Christchurch, Canterbury
03.1988 - Current
  • Developed and refined team-based skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Prepared and executed challenging tasks in high pressure environments while maintaining team enthusiasm and focus.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proven successful work ethics within tight deadlines and fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respectful rapport and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Conservationist

Voluntary Work
, Little River
11.2014 - Current
  • Conducted habitat assessments to identify conservation needs and opportunities.
  • Led guided nature walks to promote appreciation of natural resources and biodiversity.
  • Conducted field surveys to identify and monitor species populations, habitats and environmental conditions.
  • Researched and consulted on best management practices for restoring native vegetation cover and improvised/adapted to set regeneration acceleration.
  • Created strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.
  • Executed integrated weed and pest management strategies to support efforts.

Charity Fundraiser and Project Team Leader

Voluntary
Hanmer Springs, CAN
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Researched and identified potential donors.
  • Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
  • Created and maintained news interest with TVNZ leading to Primetime coverage of event.
  • Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
  • Cultivated impactful social media presence on Facebook and Givealittle platforms, offering content relating to fundraising campaigns and organizational objectives.

Possum and Rodent Controller

Voluntary Work
, Canterbury
05.1997 - Current
  • Inspected properties for pest infestations and introduced necessary strategies.
  • Collaborated with owners to develop effective pest management practices.
  • Conducted follow-up visits to confirm resolution of pest issues.
  • Applied pesticides and monitoring equipment safely and effectively.

Education

Diploma of Music - Classical Performance, Music

Wellington Polytech School of Music
Wellington

Skills

  • Habitat assessment
  • Public speaking
  • Cultural awareness
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Active listening
  • Written communication
  • Decision making
  • Pest management
  • Environmental planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Native plant identification
  • Habitat restoration

Hobbies

Semi-active sea kayaker.

Long-range route walker [12-20 days].

Private Kaitiaki of our conservation covenant focusing on forest regeneration, flora and invertebrate diversity.

Interested in NZ history.

Bibliophile.

Additional Information

TVNZ coverage of 2019 expedition:

https://www.1news.co.nz/2019/01/10/walking-to-save-peoples-lives-post-traumatic-stress-sufferers-embark-on-gruelling-canterbury-trek/


Stuff coverage of 2012 expedition:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/6308542/Modern-trekkers-tested-for-grit



Affiliations

  • Avid reader, focusing on history, fictional expression and biographical essays.
  • Concert Musician, specialising in Operatic, Ballet, Symphonic and Chamber repertoire, skilled in presentation to community and special needs groups [Dementia, hearing impaired].
  • Conservationist and Kaitiaki of privately owned Conservation Covenant [BPCT] using experimental and theoretical practices to accelerate regeneration of Kanuka/Broadleaf forest.

Certification

  • DipMus [Perf] 1992 Wgn Conservatorium of Music
  • JNCO course [Woodbourne] 2CantNMWC RNZIR 1989 - Adv Nav, PRC77, M72 LAW, TOETS

Accomplishments

  • 6 month Kahurangi wilderness traverse [Gouland Downs to Oparara/Karamea], possum fur trapping and survival skills 1993
  • 2002 recipient of CCC 'Live Tall' award, for achieving professional goals while being hindered by homelessness and service-related Post Traumatic Stress.
  • 2004 Historical research project culminating in South Island foot traverse [Hurunui Mouth to Grey Mouth] using 1850s equipment
  • 2005 Historical research project interviewing people of Otago via foot traverse [Oamaru to Arrowtown] focusing on lifestyle and conservation issues using 1910 era equipment.
  • 2012 Sociological/ecological research and Film Documentary project via foot traverse with media crew [Kurow to Mt Cook/Aoraki via Mackenzie basin] focusing on Creatives [authors, artists] and Conservationists focusing on the landscapes.
  • 2019 Concept/Team Leader/Public Speaker of Nationally acclaimed Charitable Trust project [The Return Home] focusing on repatriated WW1 soldiers to NZ, bringing awareness of Post Traumatic Stress to NZ viewers via embedded One News reporter covering group in WW1 uniforms on foot and horseback along Rainbow Road route to Hanmer Springs' Hospital. Aired on primetime News slot.

Timeline

Charity Fundraiser and Project Team Leader

Voluntary
08.2018 - 01.2019

Conservationist

Voluntary Work
11.2014 - Current

Possum and Rodent Controller

Voluntary Work
05.1997 - Current

Associate Principal Horn

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
03.1988 - Current

Diploma of Music - Classical Performance, Music

Wellington Polytech School of Music

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