Curriculum Vitae

Name: Christopher Jefford. StMIEnvSc.

Education/Training

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science – Undergraduate, University of Plymouth (September 2021 -

Present).

 Studied topics such as sustainability; natural ecosystems and their conservation,

biodiversity, geology and biogeochemical interactions, climate change and mitigation
planning.

 Developed laboratory skills, such as the measurements and parameters of water quality
(i.e., pH, suspended solids, temperature, salinity, and phosphorus and nitrogen
concentration. As well as identifying flora and fauna using keys).

 I’ve developed a strong practical skills base, which is developed through fieldwork and
workshop practicals. Building/developing core research skills and sampling analysis
techniques, such as testing water quality using a HACK spectrometer to analyse suspended
solids.

Foundation Year (Science) – Undergraduate, Bournemouth University (2020 – 2021).

 Distinction awarded.

 Studied biology, statistics and analytics, physics, and learned core academia skills:
referencing, scientific theories and software applications.

 The foundation year provided a solid underpinning knowledge to develop an academic and
professional skill set to build a career in environmental science and marine conservation
from.

Relevant Work History

Position: Summer Sustainable Forestry intern – Forestart Ltd (June 2022 – September 2022).

I travelled around the UK and Northern Ireland collecting seeds and cuttings from different trees and
shrubs. Processing the seeds and cuttings to provide sustainable native trees to the National Trust,
Eden Project, Queens Green Canopy Scheme, to name a few. I spent some time in the laboratory
studying which soil mediums provide the best growth rates for different species.

Relevant Skills

 Communication Skills – Effectively communicating with other staff members, landowners,

and customers/members of the public. Talking them through the process and why we are
doing it, the benefits and value for money.

 Presentation Skills – Essential when communicating the findings and observations to senior
management to communicate best practice and positively influence the quality of the
products produced for sale.

 Observation Skills – Essential to make accurate recordings and to be diligent regarding any
changes that may occur in the laboratory samples. Required when collecting windfall seeds
or fruit in amongst the foliage on the ground.
  Teamwork – We worked as part of a team when collecting seeds or cuttings, and while we
processed them as it was time critical to prevent wastage.

 Independent Working – At times, I was expected to work independently under my own

initiative to complete and fulfil the task given without supervision.

 Time Management – Some seeds are time critical and require processing quickly to prevent
decomposition (cherry). We also worked to time when planting cuttings to prevent wastage
and pine seeds to prevent heat wastage from the kiln when the doors are open.

Position: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Ambulance Service (2013 – 2018).

Part of a double crewed 999 emergency ambulance, in a customer/service user facing role where
exceptional communication, people management skills were developed along with the ability to adapt
and overcome in high pressure, emotionally charged environments.

Relevant Skills

 Communication Skills – The ability to communicate and interact with the public from a range
of diverse groups (age, ethnicity, non English-speaking, different cultures), tactfully, with
empathy and integrity.

 Teamwork – As a frontline crew, we relied on each other for protection, and we treated the
service users more efficiently, reducing stress and further injury/ailments by working as one
entity.

 People Management – The ability to organise people, either by them voluntary complying or
by being ordered. Prioritising patients based on their medical needs. To ensure that people
who could be saved had priority over people who were mortally injured.

 Problem Solving – Sometimes we are required to think outside the box, adapt and
overcome. This was particularly prevalent when trying to extract people from vehicles or
buildings, sometimes the required equipment wasn’t available or due to the confined space, it
wasn’t possible to utilise (i.e., using gauze packaging to treat a sucking chest wound and
preventing a pneumothorax, preventing further trauma).

Position: Naval Airman (Aircraft Handler)/Aircrew/Team Medic – Royal Navy (2000 – 2012).

As a member of a 3-man team, that crewed a rotatory winged aircraft. I was required to communicate
to a high level with my other crew members and other associated personnel from an international and
diverse background (NATO). To inform them of ever evolving factors/situations in high pressure
environments.

Relevant Skills

 Communication – Excellent verbal and physical (hand signals) to communicate with other
personnel who were often from diverse backgrounds where English wasn’t their first
language.

 Teamwork – As a helicopter crew of 3, we had to work effectively and efficiently together

in challenging environments. Often having to problem solve on the go with limited
resources to achieve a positive outcome.

 Time Management – Time management was critical. We were often on standby. Ensuring
the aircraft was ready to deploy on a moment’s notice and all personal admin was taken
care of was essential while on deployment. We normally had a set time a frame for this.

 Presenting Information – I was required to give safety briefs to other personnel before
boarding and during flight. This required confidence, empathy, respect and mindfulness to
 ensure that all information was received and understood to a satisfactory level, often to
more senior ranked personnel.

 Environmental Awareness – We were required by the MoD and its commitment to

reduce its environmental impact, to collect all our spent ammunition cartridges and to
contain/dispose of all toxic fluids (e.g., aviation fuel) correctly to prevent environmental
contamination.

Hobbies/interests

My main hobby is SCUBA diving, I like to partake in beach cleans and collecting plastic and other
debris through organised events or whilst diving.
I’m also a member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES), and I also enjoy volunteering for
the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). I hope to get more involved in marine conservation whilst I’m
at university and gain more experience.
I can also communicate to fair standard both verbally and written in Portuguese and enjoy learning
new languages.