ISABEL AZIZ-HENDRICK

Email: Isabel.aziz-hendrick@students.plymouth.ac.uk

Passionate and dedicated first year university student working towards a BSc in Environmental Management &
Sustainability at Plymouth University. My studies are providing me with strong knowledge accompanied with
on-hand fieldwork to understand the biosphere and the current problems society are facing today.

Relevant Highlights

Participant in the Global University Climate Forum

Conducting a student-led project for domestic food waste collection service within Plymouth where our project
was featured in a Cop26 publication and was awarded for our valuable contribution.

Education

BSc (Hons) Environmental Management & Sustainability 2020 – current

University of Plymouth, UK
The modules cover environmental science, geography, and marine disciplines, as well as understands of
economics and resources, global sustainable development and environmental law and policy. The course
develops knowledge of scientific, legal, social, and economic areas towards environmental problems and
solutions, while providing key practical skills for scientific fieldwork.
A-Levels 2017 – 2019
Taunton School, UK
 Mathematics
 Design and Technology
 Fine Art
11 GCSE’s 2014 – 2017
Taunton School, UK

Relevant Experience

Conservation Volunteer 2021 – current

Position: Volunteer at Moor Trees, UK
Role includes:
Contributing to the re-wilding Dartmoor and the act of preserving local native trees and maintaining the
conserved woodland.
Skills developed:
 Preserving traditional ecological knowledge of sowing seed
 Developing knowledge in tree and plant identification
 Using problem-solving and creative thinking skills to address and create solutions against climate
change impacts towards plant and tree growth
Secretary & Editor 2020 – 2021
Position: Volunteer at Climate Action Plymouth, UK
Role includes:
As Secretary my job includes chief minute-taker and editor for their media pages. The movement is affiliated
to Friends of the Earth where it brings together people and organizations wanting to take action and
promote positive change.
Skills developed:
 Communicating with environmental specialists and activists to help promote change within
Plymouth city on a local level, using a bottom-up approach
 Developing my networking skills to further connect with different organizations across Plymouth
 Gaining an understanding of environmental problems amongst local communities and developing
intervention opportunities for environmental sustainability improvements
 Problem-solving skills to promote environmental communication to diverse groups through social
media.
 Member of the Environmental Society 2021 – current
Position: Member at the University of Plymouth, UK
Role includes:
Contributing to the development of a more environmentally friendly and sustainable university, with
opportunities of improving Plymouth City through various activities.
Skills developed:
 Stimulating environmental learning amongst other members
 Working with local communities and university students to promote positive environmental
behaviour

Additional Experience

Food and Beverage Assistant 2019 – current

Position: Employee at Dunster Castle, National Trust, UK
Role includes:
My role requires me to provided highly satisfactory customer service (developed through my Barista
training), as well as maintaining health and safety within the workplace (obtained food hygiene
qualifications). Additionally, my role includes educating visitors on the ecological and environmental
characteristics of the site
Skills developed:
 Communication of ecological and environmental information to diverse groups of visitors about the
site
 Stimulating environmental learning and the benefits to conserving areas of national heritage and
importance
 Engaging visitors in develop pro-environmental behavior
Library Assistant 2015 – 2016
Position: Volunteer at Taunton School, UK
Role includes:
My role as library assistant was to support students during their learning process by upholding my
management duties, providing great library service, and providing on-hand assistance to students and staff.
Volunteered at Taunton School’s library
Skills developed:
 Developing my computer skills by doing routinely checks on in-coming and out-going books
 Developing my organization skills to improve and assist my fellow peers in their learning
experience
 Communicating with diverse groups about suggested readings in the science and environment
section to promote the circulation of knowledge
Business Netball Society Treasurer 2021 – current
Position: Committee member at the University of Plymouth, UK
Role includes:
As Treasurer, I am required to promote sales, monitor the financial stability, and manage the income of the
society to ensure the sustainability and continuation for its future.
Skills developed:
 Developing my computer skills in Microsoft Office 365 by developing organized tables for in-
coming and out-going finances
 Communication techniques both ‘upward’ (committee members and student union officials) and
‘outwards’ (Society members)
Navy Combined Cadet Force 2015 – 2018
Position: Navy cadet at Taunton School, UK
Role includes:
As part of the School Cadet Force my role was to promote discipline and personal character development, as
well as focus on the benefits of managing and engaging in organized team work.
Skills developed:
 Communication with team members on correct engagement
 Understanding the role of the military and gaining and understanding of land ownership and national
waters
  Engaging in knowledge about the military and its effects on the marine environment

Computer Skills

 Working knowledge in Microsoft Office 365

 Working knowledge in SolidWorks
 Basic knowledge in Autodesk
 Q-ArcGIS in training

Relevant Skills

Communication
Able to deliver concise and clear scientific information in a verbal presentation in front of an audience as part
of assessments during my degree.
Research, Data Presentation & Analysis
As part of my degree, I can gather relevant data, research and present it in the appropriate format.
Time Management
Work experience and my university degree has amply equipped me with crucial organization skills to help
deliver assignments and tasks on time.
Project Management
Succeeded in working in groups during my degree for verbal presentations where each member contributed.
Problem-Solving
Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Excel, and ability to solve problems utilizing the balance of
the three sustainability pillars as a framework.
Creative Thinking
Through my degree I can identify problems and suggest creative solutions in order to achieve a sustainable
resolving and focus on correct environmental management.

Relevant University Assignments

1 in Environment & Society module

A POSTnote report on ‘The Social Role of Sustainable Agriculture’
1 in Sustainability Science module
An essay on ‘How the understanding of green economics can help us turn the tide on climate change’
1 in Environmental Management & Protection module
A scientific poster on ‘Anglo American: critically assessing the WoodSmith project’
2i in Environmental Data Management module
A questionnaire design on ‘Farmer perception, attitude, and adaptative capacity to climate change and
variability’

Hobbies & Awards

 Grade 4 Ballet
 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
 Greenpower Engineering Club
 Chapel choir