Rebecca Drahota

• Habitat Management
• Habitat Restoration
• Conservation Biology
• Climate Change, Sustainability and Behaviour Change

As a freelance enthusiast photographer, I work on:

Socially directed projects for local and international NGOs as well as the Embassies of the East African Community (EAC);
Organise exhibitions to raise funds for charities;
Perform pro bono work for small community start-ups.

I also use my work to teach children in schools in the UK about cultural and ethical issues. I have provided my services gratis to local schools and nurseries covering children's events and… Show more

As a freelance enthusiast photographer, I work on:

Socially directed projects for local and international NGOs as well as the Embassies of the East African Community (EAC);
Organise exhibitions to raise funds for charities;
Perform pro bono work for small community start-ups.

I also use my work to teach children in schools in the UK about cultural and ethical issues. I have provided my services gratis to local schools and nurseries covering children's events and performances in an effort to help stimulate local arts and culture amongst youngsters.

Other work includes projects for:

The Getty Estate
Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts
Busanga Safaris
ComVita Cosmetics
Multi award-winning Lime Marketing
RIMU Marketing
StrongMan Bootcamp

and a number of London-based corporate companies providing:
Event marketing
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Lead research assistant to the Principal Investigator of prestigious British Academy-funded project in partnership with London South Bank University, Collaborative Voices: drawing on cross-sector expertise in building community capacity and sustaining partnerships towards net zero sustainable futures.

The research is predicated on the knowledge that while the climate crisis affects everyone, it is the racialised and marginalised communities who are disproportionately affected, and also… Show more

Lead research assistant to the Principal Investigator of prestigious British Academy-funded project in partnership with London South Bank University, Collaborative Voices: drawing on cross-sector expertise in building community capacity and sustaining partnerships towards net zero sustainable futures.

The research is predicated on the knowledge that while the climate crisis affects everyone, it is the racialised and marginalised communities who are disproportionately affected, and also disproportionately excluded from policy and decision-making processes. Adopting an inclusive framework built upon systems leadership, Collaborative Voices moves away from top-down approaches, and intentionally creates space to explore opportunities for community and cross-sectoral participation in achieving net zero goals in London.

My role has predominantly involved researching and securing the participation of individuals across the public, private, third and community sectors and maintaining in-person and online communication between them. I also play a significant role in facilitating a deeper and more meaningful understanding of the complex nature of net zero by virtue of shaping the reflexive, process-oriented agendas across four network sessions.

Naturally, the research is highly dynamic and multi-faceted given the sensitive and complex issues that accompany the outright or inadvertent neglect of members of marginalised communities. To this very end, my role has necessitated a genuine understanding and ability to navigate potentially difficult terrain, and to foster an environment that encourages open and honest dialogue without fear of prejudice and/or judgement.

Conducting the literature review; collecting and collating data; engaging with primary researchers; maintaining spreadsheets and dealing with budgetary issues are other duties I am tasked with. Show less

OceanMaru films is a production company borne out of a passion for documenting the 'real' and the 'true'.

Eager to push boundaries, OceanMaru's vision is simple:

To document and produce stories that resonate on intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical levels.

To challenge people to question themselves and their own worlds with the hope that positive social change may ensue.

Green Wolf Media Ltd. is a development company that looks for marketable ideas with the intention of developing some of them into stories.
It secures and creates unique and diverse material with individual properties or series packaged either for sale or added to its portfolio with the aim of finding creative and financial partners to help ensure a successful outcome.

As Consultant for Green Wolf Media Ltd:

Established a solid infrastructure for this emerging media… Show more

Green Wolf Media Ltd. is a development company that looks for marketable ideas with the intention of developing some of them into stories.
It secures and creates unique and diverse material with individual properties or series packaged either for sale or added to its portfolio with the aim of finding creative and financial partners to help ensure a successful outcome.

As Consultant for Green Wolf Media Ltd:

Established a solid infrastructure for this emerging media company.
Drafted both an intermediary and extensive working business plan.
Created a platform for marketing purposes based on thorough SWOT analysis.
Devised PR tools for use in the wider market.
Set out realistic long and short term goals for the company based on thorough research.



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Member of a small team of trustees that negotiated the financial terms with the Council and developed its marketing strategy, strategic planning and governance criteria.
Planning of local campaigns
Raising funds
Communication with schools
Local marketing and PR to develop the community's knowledge of the Trust.

Creating bespoke jewellery using the highest quality precious gemstones and metals (18ct yellow & white gold and sterling silver).

Provided extensive R&D for numerous projects.
Pitched multiple concepts/ideas to Discovery, BBC, History Channel, ITV and Channel 5.
Developed relationships with potential overseas partnerships, including the World Food Programme and Buzz Aldrin's ShareSpace, both non-profit organisations.
Established important contacts within broadcast television.
Networked at conferences, seminars, lectures and media events to broaden Gemini's presence.

Executive PA with duties and roles including:

Fundraising: helped raise funds to hold strategic conferences.
Event Management- secured attendance of highly influential MPs, CxOs of major industries, journalists and reporters of liberal and conservative papers.
PR & Networking: cultivated relationships within environmental and political sectors.

Cultivating relationships with clientele
Sourcing art for clientele
Providing exceptional retail experience to clientele