JNCC Marine Mammal Observer – Certificate no. CRRU_326/202 03/02/2025First Aid at Work (3 day) – Attained June 2025Fire Marshall – Attained September 2023Sea survival training – Attained June 2024
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality & Food Service, Retail & Front‑of‑House, Trades & Practical Skills, Events & Community, Digital & Admin, Creative & Media, People & Community Skills
Finlay Hamilton
Experience
Kumara Harvest Worker: March 2026 – May 2026 FieldCo • Harvesting kumara to a high standard on and off machinery • Team lead, ensuring team efficiency, standard, and time keeping • Limited experience operating tractors Research Assistant/Researcher: Sep 2023 – Aug 2025 St Abbs Marine Station • Designing, conducting, and assisting in scientific research • Data curation and analysis • Extensive maintenance of aquarium equipment • Instructing and supervising site volunteers • Public outreach and scientific communication Marine Ranger: Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 Berwickshire Marine Reserve • Conducting ecological monitoring surveys • Leading and instructing volunteers • Performing community outreach activities with individuals of all ages • Designing and posting social media posts to increase engagement Front of House: May 2022 – Aug 2022 Highland Coast Hotels • Waiting tables, providing constant and attentive care to customers • Floor management, ensuring high restaurant standards • Resolving stocking and booking issues • Providing occasional housekeeping assistance