Nicholas Baker-Horne

Nicholas Baker-Horne

Marine Conservation Manager, Ulster Wildlife

Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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About

Marine Biologist focuses on interactions between humans and marine life. My research covers direct studies and development of novel techniques to undertaking research.

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Experience

  • Ulster Wildlife Graphic

    Marine Conservation Manager

    Ulster Wildlife

    - Present 2 months

  • Queen's University  Belfast

    Queen's University Belfast

    6 years 7 months

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      Research Fellow

      Queen's University Belfast

      - 3 years 1 month

      Portaferry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

    • PHD Candidate

      Queen's University Belfast

      - 3 years 6 months

      Portaferry, Northern Ireland

      PhD Candidate studying collision risk of harbour seals and subsea renewable devices.

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    Trustee - Digital Editor

    British Association of Nature Conservationists

    - 1 year 4 months

    Working on the development and maintenance of digital aspects of the charity.

  • University College Cork

    University College Cork

    6 months

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      Research Assistant

      University College Cork

      - 4 months

      County Mayo, Ireland

      Research assistant collecting and processing data on the depredation of mackerel in jigging fisheries by grey seals.

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      Volunteer Research Assistant

      University College Cork

      - 3 months

      County Mayo, Ireland

      Assisting with the collection and management of marine mammal monitoring data in Broadhaven Bay, County Mayo, Ireland

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    Research Assistant

    University of Aberdeen

    - 2 months

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Videographer

    Greyhope Bay Ltd

    - 1 month

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Creating video for advertisement purposes and supplying high quality imagery of wildlife in area

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    Bartender

    The Albyn Bar & Restaurant

    - 11 months

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom

  • The Luminar Group Graphic

    Bartender

    The Luminar Group

    - 7 months

    Chelmsford, United Kingdom

  • Bar Supervisor

    Graysons Restaurants Ltd

    - 10 months

    Chelmsford, United Kingdom

  • Divemaster intern

    Abyss Fuerteventura

    - 1 year

    Whilst undergoing my training to become a PADI divemaster I:
    - Help run the dive shop
    - Run the shop's blog
    - Market the shop to create business.

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    Customer service assistant

    Ladbrokes

    - 3 years 5 months

    During my time at Ladbrokes I:
    - Took and paid out bets
    - Gave excellent customer sevice
    - Opened and closed shops during staff shortages

  • Kitchen Porter

    La Vista Restaurant

    - 2 years 11 months

    During my time at La Vista Restaurant I:
    - Cleaned pots and dishes before, during and after service
    - Cleaned the kitchen after service
    - Prepared dishes such as bread and olives, certain deserts and some starters
    - Waited tables when short staffed

Education

  • Queen's University Belfast Graphic

    Queen's University Belfast

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Environmental Science

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  • University of Aberdeen

    Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology MSc Marine Sciences

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    Research project: Understanding the importance of Aberdeen harbour to Bottlenose Dolphin (tursiops truncatus) through abundance estimates and residency

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    University of Portsmouth

    Bachelor of Science (BSc) Marine Sciences 2:1

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    Activities and Societies: University Cricket team

  • Chelmer Valley High School

    A Levels Biology, Chemistry and Physics

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    Activities and Societies: Cricket captain, Rugby team, Football

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Whale observer

    Atlantic Whale Foundation

    - 2 months

    Animal Welfare

    Observing different whale and dolphin species from whale watching boats and also from the water. Recording data of observations. Spreading conservation ideals.

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    Dolphinwatch Volunteer

    RSPB

    - 4 months

    Science and Technology

    Engaging with the public at Torry Battery Aberdeen. Helping them to spot and learn about the local wildlife.

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