Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
With a diverse background spanning education, tourism, disaster risk management, and environmental science, I bring a unique skill set to the world of educational travel and experiential learning. I am particularly focused on operationalising school tours, blending my expertise in travel planning, logistics, and client relations to create memorable and educational experiences for students. I have extensive experience in planning and guiding international school group trips, including syllabus-led tours (IB, A-Level, GCSE) across South East Asia. My work has involved collaborating with schools in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, and Bangladesh, crafting tailored itineraries that align with both educational goals and cultural exploration.
Led academic and experiential environmental outdoor education fieldtrips in South East Asia. Managed groups of students in various ecosystems including rainforest and coral reef habitats. Was required to be up to date on all major international curriculum in Biology, Geography and ESS as well as being able to identify flora and fauna in each of the locations visited. Part of the Education team developing and updating academic and experiential trips to meet changing syllabus requirements for various international curriculum (IB, iGCSE, A Level, AP, PSLE). Key roles in the development and launch of the University Dissertation Programme in 2016, IB syllabus (IA and Group 4 Project) trips, and the updating of all educational materials (Trip Booklets and Presentations). Also played a key role in the development of service aspects with Ecofieldtrip programs, with my main highlight the development of the Rohingya Refugee program in Johor Baru, Malaysia. Member of the Marketing Team, with key roles in updating and creating new Sales Proposals for current and new trips, and in the maintenance of the company's social media, particularly Ecofieldtrips' Instagram Account. Supervisory Role in the 2016 Dissertation Programme for Seagrass Meadow Dissertation Students looking into the differences in Macroinvertebrate Diversity and Abundance between two different Sites in Sanur, Bali. Role in Training new interns in August 2016 providing onsite training in various locations in South East Asia on syllabus topics, flora and fauna identification, group and student management, first aid, water safety, Standard Operational Procedures and Risk Assessments. Trip coordinator, organising fieldtrips to match teacher requirements and ensure all logistics, materials, training and staff are prepared for each trip.
Member of a consulting and research team offering a fresh perspective on building future-ready organisations, able to survive and thrive in a world of uncertainty. Working with a wide range of clients from different sectors, regions, and countries across the public sector, private sector, and local and national governments.
Research associate for Satarla's Research Division, specializing in Disaster Risk Management with a focus on what ERM and DRM can learn off each other. Projects and Conferences attended on behalf of Satarla: - Presented as part of Sarah Gordon's "Tying the Knot" session at the World Bank's 2018 Understanding Risk Forum in Mexico City on using the Risk Bowtie on managing disruptions to business due to heightened volcanic seismic activity in Bali. - Coauthored conference presentation "Adapting to Extreme Weather Events: Lowering Your Exposure to Risk and Saving Your Business Money" for Imperial College London and The Geological Society's Conference "Managing risks across the Mining, Oil & Gas lifecycle" 10-12th July 2017 with Ollie de Boer. - Attendee at The Geological Society's "Sharing an Uncertain World: Lessons in Managing Risk" conference 13-14th July 2017 on behalf of Satarla.