CV

Kieran Satchell, Bsc (Hons)
19 Rigdale Close,
Plymouth, PL6 5PR
Kazkieran@hotmail.co.uk

An experienced and passionate science communicator specialising in palaeontology, with a track record of public speaking and communicating via various social media platforms.

Relevant skills

● Proficient in actively managing multiple social media platforms

● Extensive knowledge of using social media for science communication and marketing

● Superb science communication skills

● Confident and experienced public speaker with all age groups

● Extensive paleontological experience and knowledge

● Skilled in designing and creating educational and promotional resources

● Skilled in creating multimedia content

● Video editing skills

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Palaeontology Work experience

-Jurassic Coast Trust, Bridport September 2018-present

Ø Assisting in public outreach through work as an Ambassador

Ø Organising and presenting talks and activity sessions on palaeontology at various outreach events

Ø Researching and writing articles for campaigns, online learning and newsletters

Ø Working with the Camp Cretaceous launch team to provide comparisons to Jurassic creatures

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-Museum of Lourinha, Portugal July 2017

Ø Assisting in the summer’s excavation and lab preparation of embryonic remains

-Judith River Dinosaur Institute, Montana, USA August - September 2016

Ø Summer Internship learning paleontological excavation skills and preparation of bones in a lab

Ø Took Sauropod vertebra to be C-T scanned for my undergraduate thesis.

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Occupational experience

-EE Customer support assistant (Broadband tech) August 2019 - Present

Regular duties include:

● Helping customers regain or obtain stable broadband or Landline connection

● Diagnosing broadband or landline faults

● Maintaining performance and quality statistics

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-Coop Food Customer service assistant September 2014 - August 2019

Regular duties include:

● Managing the stock room

● Replenishing shelves

● Serving customers

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Education and qualifications

-Plymouth University – (2014-2017)

Bachelor of Science in Animal Behaviour Biology (2:2)

Modules include science communication, evolution, anatomy and physiology

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-Bridgwater college – (2012-2014)

o BTEC Lv 3 Animal management –Distinction triple star

-Ivybridge Community College – (2007-2012)

Maths – C, English- C, BTEC Science- Merit (B)

Awards

-TEFL: Teaching English as a foreign language

-DINO 101: Dinosaur Palaeobiology

-Explorer belt scouting award