Deakin University

Peer Support Mentor

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Internship - Peer Support Mentor

Intern on various projects related to non-invasive wildlife monitoring

Mammal Research Institute (University of Pretoria)

Research Intern

LaManna & Sons Espresso Cafe

Front of House Crew Member

An optimistic Environmental Science Graduate with a vision to bring about positive change in the world. I am passionate about nature, animals and protecting the environment. Through my degree as well as my professional experiences, I have developed the perfect combination of scientific knowledge, project management and customer service skills. 

My areas of interest include- wildlife conservation, human-wildlife conflict, sustainability, circular economy, waste management and community inclusion. I am an excellent team player, eager to inspire others to protect our natural world and thus bring about a positive behaviour change in people. I aim to become an environmental entrepreneur someday!

Conducting face-to-face as well as online sessions to guide students through the computer practical for the ‘Ecological and Conservation Genetics’ unit.
Marking students’ reports and assignments.

Casual Academic

- Demonstrating excellent customer service by conducting
counter as well as table service
- Answering phone calls and taking and processing bulk
orders
- Training the participants of the JSS Community College in
hospitality and customer service skills
- Catering to the regular customers from the Boroondara
City Council and Public Library

Ignite Cafe- Jesuit Social Services

Cafe All Rounder

- Marketing and running of the events
- Day-to-day operations of the organisation

Circular Economy Victoria

Project Officer

Southern Conservation

Wildlife Scientist

Corporate Sustainability: Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

Coursera

Google Analytics

Google Analytics Academy

Burwood

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

Deakin Univesity

Worked on the Bunyip State Park ‘Caught on Camera’ citizen science project.
Developed promotional material for the organisation and helping in outreach programs.
Assisted with data entry, consolidation and analysis using Microsoft Excel and maintaining large datasets and spreadsheets.
Organised field trips and lead teams of citizen volunteers in setting camera traps and monitoring wildlife.


Victorian National Parks Association

NatureWatch Intern

- Developed environmental event packages for university students including aspects like budgeting, grant writing and social media marketing
-Communicated with stakeholders like Parks Victoria and Clean Up Australia and volunteered in activities like weeding, revegetation,
restoration, beach clean-ups and marine debris surveys


Deakin Enviro Club

Director of Activities

- Supported the Green Impact program by working on a case study showcasing Deakin's actions on its organic waste management
- Participated in the Green Impact Auditing Program to record the sustainability actions of faculties within the program at Deakin

Green Impact Intern

- Tutoring primary school students in English and Math
- Developing and organising study schedules and timetables for the students

TutorBright

Tutor

- Volunteered at the Sustainable Living Festival Big Weekend and Moomba Festival 2018
- Participated in roles like Programming assistant, Stall assistant, Information booth assistant, Meet and Greet.

City of Melbourne

Event Staff

- Coffee and sandwich making
- Involved in open and close of the store
- Helped and trained new staff and taught them the cafe procedures
- Simultaneously managed the front and back kitchens in the absence of the store manager

Tamanna Wadhwani / Internship - Peer Support Mentor

Peer Support Mentor

Deakin University

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