Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteering Experience
Certification
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Louis Mo Davidson

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Highly motivated, co-operative, analytical, and well-travelled person possessing a plethora of experience across a variety of employment sectors including tourism, conservation, hospitality, and landscaping. Love to learn and have completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in International Relations and Sociology with a minor in Political Science, maintaining A-level grades, achieving a final GPA of 7.309, and a place on the Deans List.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hiking Guide

Hiking New Zealand
11.2023 - 03.2024

Led diverse groups of between 2 and 20 clients throughout New Zealand, across challenging terrain, for periods of up to two weeks. Often operated as a solo-guide performing driving, catering, interpretation, and all logistical duties. Received consistently outstanding feedback from clients.

Field Operator

Predator Free Wellington
05.2021 - 07.2022

Working towards eradicating pests from the Miramar Peninsula. During my time here I developed an advanced knowledge of eradication techniques, particularly in an urban setting aswell as contributing to developing new techniques within this context. I also developed as a leader within my team as well as training new staff.

Field Technician / Trapper

Te Korowai O Waiheke
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Resumed part-time employment for July/August 2022 to assist with the completion of the urban rat eradication trials
  • Contracted employment as part of the field team working towards the eradication of stoats on Waiheke Island
  • Worked independently and efficiently in both remote and highly visible locations to contribute towards organization goals and maintain positive relations with the Waiheke community

Field Operator

Forest And Bird
01.2021 - 04.2021

Contracted work on the Giant kōkopu project at Awaawaroa on Waiheke Island trapping and baiting predators around a rare spawning site of one of New Zealand's threatened species.

Lawnmower / Gardener

IMow Lawns
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Displayed leadership in directing the development of the most effective approach to daily operations
  • Maintained positive relationships with our clientel

Walking Tour Guide

Walking By Nature
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Worked independently providing personally tailored guiding for parties of 2-11
  • Successfully built rapport with clients receiving only 5-star reviews on Trip Advisor

Front of House /Kitchen Hand

Too Fat Buns
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Demonstrated flexibility in performing tasks for both the front of house and kitchen of a startup business, facilitating clear and concise communication between staff members and positive relations with customers

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Victoria University Of Wellington
Wellington
05.2021

NCEA L1,2,3 -

Waiheke High School
Waiheke Island
2016

Skills

  • Critical thinking and the ability to craft and action plan's
  • Relationship-Building
  • Synthesizing & integrating ideas & information
  • Understanding causes & exploring options
  • Ability to work independently
  • Undertaking in-depth research
  • Brainstorm and interact with others to
    generate and spark new ideas

Volunteering Experience

  • Native Bird Rescue Waiheke Island
  • Conservation Volunteers New Zealand
  • Te Motu Kairangi

Certification

  • Outdoor First Aid/CPR
  • Full NZ drivers licence (class 1)
  • Passenger endorsement
  • Chainsaw Certified

Timeline

Hiking Guide

Hiking New Zealand
11.2023 - 03.2024

Field Operator

Predator Free Wellington
05.2021 - 07.2022

Field Operator

Forest And Bird
01.2021 - 04.2021

Field Technician / Trapper

Te Korowai O Waiheke
10.2020 - 04.2021

Lawnmower / Gardener

IMow Lawns
10.2019 - 05.2021

Walking Tour Guide

Walking By Nature
11.2017 - 02.2018

Front of House /Kitchen Hand

Too Fat Buns
11.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts -

Victoria University Of Wellington

NCEA L1,2,3 -

Waiheke High School
Louis Mo Davidson