BEN BLOOM
Diddillibah
Summary
I’m an environmental science student at UniSC with interests in plant ecology, ecosystem restoration, conservation, and rehabilitation. I have skills in communication, project management, statistical analyses, GIS mapping, and fieldwork. I’m eager to engage in environmental projects and opportunities.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
QPWS Friends of Parks
- Weed identification and removal in Coastal Heathland.
- Clearing rubbish.
Fieldwork Volunteer
PHD Project
- Field surveying
- Weed identification and removal
- Assisted with fieldwork in Noosa national park
- Involved in drone mapping of the heathlands
Volunteer
Cooloola BioBlitz
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Involved in biological surveying of flora and fauna in the Cooloola region.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
Volunteer
Coolum Community Native Nursery
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Experience with identification and growth of coastal native plants
- Seed processing, plant propagation, and potting.
- Weed identification and removal (Including Groundsel Bush, Singapore Daisy, Lantana and Madeira vine.
- End of Year Stock Count.
Manager in Training
Domino's Pizza
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Promoted to Manager in Training and transferred to Mooloolaba store.
- Interviewing, coaching new and current staff, managing a team, communication and task prioritisation.
- Placing stock orders, cash count and deposits.
- Minimized waste by conducting weekly stock counts and communicating with the team any discrepancies.
Shift Supervisor and Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
E-bike Delivery Driver and Shift Runner
Domino's Pizza
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivering orders to customers on E-bike
- All aspects of customer service, including complaints and negotiation.
- Trained as a shift supervisor after 3 months.
- Counting stock, cash count and deposits.
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Analysis of data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- R programming for statistical analyses
- Weed identification and removal
- Seed Collection
- Native Plant Propagation
- Field Surveys
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Science: Specialising in Coastal and Marine Environments (GPA 6.62) University of the Sunshine Coast
Graduating July 2025
Relevant Coursework:
- Population Ecology and Genetics (ENS325): Gained Knowledge in population dynamics and molecular ecology, which can be applied to conservatuion, restoration and invasive species management. Also, developed field and data analysis skills to study and quantify population changes.
- Plant Diversity and Ecology (ENS221): Studied the ecology, classification, and adaptations of Australian native plants, focusing on the impacts of fire and nutrient levels. Conducted field surveys, plant identification, and ecological data analysis.
- Restoration Ecology (ENS321): Explored ecological restoration techniques, including revegetation, translocations, and climate adaptation strategies. Gained hands-on experience in field surveys and ecological data interpretation using statistical software.
- Geographic Information Science and Technology (ENS253): Acquired practical skills in GIS software and spatial data, by conducting analyses for real-world applications. Determined the suitable planting locations for an endangered plant species which has been impacted negatively by habitat fragmentation.
- Participated in field excursions, including a research trip to Borneo with Associate Professor Alison Shapcott.
- Proficient in ecological data analysis using R Studio and ArcGIS Pro.
- Hands-on experience in flora and fauna surveys, supporting conservation and land management projects.
Graduated Year 12 (OP3)
Meridan State College 2018
Timeline
Volunteer
Cooloola BioBlitz
08.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Coolum Community Native Nursery
11.2023 - 01.2024
Manager in Training
Domino's Pizza
02.2022 - 08.2022
Shift Supervisor and Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
07.2020 - 02.2023
E-bike Delivery Driver and Shift Runner
Domino's Pizza
09.2019 - 06.2020
Volunteer
QPWS Friends of Parks
Fieldwork Volunteer
PHD Project
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