An honours graduate from the Environmental Sciences Department of Rhodes University my enthusiasm for nature and its sustainability was founded in my initial work experiences from working on a premier trout and game lodge in Mpumalanga, assistant manager on an oyster farm in Cornwall, UK and a PADI Divemaster internship in KZN South Africa. I am SACNASP Registered as a Professional Natural Scientist with currently over 8 years of experience in the Environmental specialist field. This has broadened my understanding and appreciation of the relationship between environmental factors, industry demands and local legislation, as well as providing me with both local and international project management experience. I have an open-minded attitude and am easily adaptable, while taking pride and responsibility in my work and opinions. As a goal driven individual, I am inspired by challenges to which I apply myself innovatively