Rebecca Unwin

An enthusiastic and hard-working Geography graduate from Lancaster University (2:1) with an interdisciplinary background in social and environmental sciences. A self-motivated team player, and a charismatic communicator, both spoken and in writing.  Skilled in ArcGIS Pro, and familiar with using geodatabases including Ordnance Survey, Landcover and OpenStreetMap. Experienced with geospatial and statistical analysis, data aggregation and digitization. A keen problem solver and a quick learner, self-taught in Python basics. Passionate advocate for inclusive education, due to experience as a visually impaired brain tumour survivor.

DECEMBER 2022 – JULY 2023 

Miscellaneous part time jobs, job searching, took time to recover from long Covid-19

Worked towards launching a podcast empowering brain tumour survivors 

NOVEMBER 2021 – AUGUST 2022

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLES’ AMBASSADOR, LANCASTER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ UNION

• Represented the Students Union in welcoming local primary schools to the university, led fun and interactive group tours, with Q&A sessions about careers and student life
• Ran engaging workshops to explore topics such as diversity, discrimination, democracy, leadership qualities, sustainable living, and climate change, followed by mock court debates and problem solving challenges

SEPTEMBER 2017 - MARCH 2018

SHOE SALES ADVISOR, DEBENHAMS GUILDFORD

• Commended by mystery shopper for excellent salesmanship and customer service
• Handled payment methods, set up credit accounts, organised merchandise and stock rooms, frequent multitasking

JUNE 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE INTERN, HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

• Provided administrative assistance in the Westminster office of the constituency of Guildford
• Processed, scanned and filed paperwork, letters and invitations, keeping the office clear and organised
• Reviewed and responded to email correspondence from members of the constituency
• Lobbied politicians and senior government officials on behalf of campaigners, concerning the microplastics crisis

JUNE 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE INTERN, SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LTD.

• Provided administrative assistance entering data into spreadsheets
• Sorted through first-hand satellite reflectometry data and identified errors using SGRPC3 software
• Gained practical lab work experience soldering a circuit board under a microscope

2014 - 2015

YOUNG AMBASSADOR, THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR EDUCATION (GCE)

• One of two annually selected young ambassadors representing the national Send My Friend to School Campaign for GCE & the Steve Sinnott Foundation, attained by editing an entry video & delivering a speech
• Frequent public speaking, radio and press interviews, campaigning and events organising at my school
• Lobbied politicians & senior government officials, spoke at the National Union of Teachers conference
• Featured in a campaign film addressing inclusive education for children with visual impairments in Uganda alongside Sightsavers and The Guardian newspaper (short film available online)
• Regularly produced digital content and updates on Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot & the campaign website

SEPTEMBER 2022 – NOVEMBER 2022

OXFORD UNIVERSITY (CONTED), CREATIVE WRITING COURSE

• Online course in developing creative writing skills, with regular assignments and coursework

2018 - 2021

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

BSc (Hons) Geography: Upper Second Class

Relevant modules include: Geographic Information Systems I & II; Remote Sensing & Image Processing; Environmental Governance; Issues in Conservation Biology

Dissertation: used GIS to geospatially assess endemic forest loss in Madagascar’s protected area network, discussed findings from an interdisciplinary perspective, considering both human and environmental challenges 

2010 - 2017

Guildford County School

A-Levels: English Literature- A*, Geography- B, History- B, Music Technology AS- C    GCSEs: 6 As, 3 Bs

A-Level English Literature Award