About Me

Ex-Tour Guide turned PhD student.

I gave animated city tours, history talks, and was a group leader for 4 years taking coach tours around all european cities.

I now study Environmental science, but want to do something a bit different on the side.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

Many days work (still ongoing) with the cardiff law school playing character roles for the Bar examinations where students would question and cross examine myself in character. (paid)

Some ammature performances when younger.

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

As a tour guide I led month long coach tours around europe where I would routinely give talks on european history, and introductions to each new country as we entered.

I also gave excellent city tours both by coach and on foot of paris, rome, barcelona, prague, and others.

These were all given to groups of 18-35 year olds, so had to be engaging and full of enthusiasm from the start.

I have also presented scientific research at major european conferences (EGU and BSG annual conference).

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

In addition to being a tour manager, I have worked for many years in the service industries as bar staff, waiter, barista, and festival worker, which means I am very good at dealing with (and being around) people.

Qualifications & Training

MSc: Hydrology and Sustainable Development (Imperial College London - Distinction)
BSc: Mathematics and Philosophy (Nottingham University - 2:1)

Other Information

Relevant Skills

As a result of leading groups around europe for a month at a time unaided, I am very confident when speaking to a large crowd; I can lead a group and take command when necessary; I can convey difficult and technical information simply and concisely; and can blend into the background when needed.

Interests & Hobbies

Rock climbing
Surfing
Hiking
Cycling
Running
Chess
Travel
Bird Watching (just started)
Dancing