About Me

Proven communicator of science to a wide variety of audiences at an extensive range of ages. Natural flare and enthusiasm for presenting both on and off camera with 4 years of experience at Scotland premiere science centre. Skilled and experienced at planning and design of content in a variety of forms; be it for live presentation, film, animation or audio pod-cast. Extensive broad knowledge of science with specialism in biological sciences.

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

Presenter and Edited a short promotional film for the Scottish Seabird Centre which also functions as my video reel. See it here:

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Work Experience

Present - Freelance Digital Science Communicator, Hello Science
Run my own science communication business, focusing on delivery through new media including film, animation, and audio pod-casts.
At present have carried out or am currently engaged in projects for Edinburgh University, Scottish Power, The Scottish Earth Science Education Forum (SESEF), The Scottish Mining Museum and the Scottish Sea Bird Centre.

2007-2010 - Education Officer, Our Dynamic Earth
Planning, design and delivery of hour long lessons for school groups visiting the centre. All lessons meet the Scottish curriculum for excellence and cater for kids aged 3-18.
In charge of secondary school level (10-18yrs) programs at Our Dynamic Earth. Designed and delivered workshops on all areas of earth science including. Volcanoes, Evolution, Climate Change, Tropical Rain-forests, and Biomes.
Responsible for design and delivery of nursery (3-5yrs) and primary (5-9) school groups.
Wrote and delivered summer science shows for general public audience concerning topical science.
Designed pre and post visit resources for school including materials, workshops, pod-casts, blogs and animations

2006-2007 Presenter, SCI-FUN
Responsible for delivery of outreach science shows to primary and secondary aged children at schools all around Scotland

Voluntary Experience

2009-present – Press and Publicity Officer, Out of the Bedroom Open Mic.

Designing promotional content and organising events.
2007-2009 – President, Edinburgh Café Scientifique
Organise weekly science talks by local researchers concerning topical science for an adult audience and design poster flyers and marketing materials.

Qualifications & Training

Education

2002-2006 The University of Edinburgh,
Second Class Honours (Division one) – 2.1 Biological Sciences (Microbiology and Infection).

1996-2000 Lasswade High School Centre
Advanced Highers: Graphic Design (A), Biology (A)
Highers: Music (A), Human Biology (B), Chemistry (B), English (B), Maths (C)

Other Information

Relevant Skills

See above.

Interests & Hobbies

I play acoustic guitar weekly at a Edinburgh's best and longest running open mic night "Out of the Bedroom"

I also love to exercise and weight lift 5 times a week as well as running and swimming regularly.

Miscellaneous Information

http://vimeo.com/user3203608/videos