Ben Stephenson

Assisted in food and beverage service, ensuring customer satisfaction in a busy pub setting. Developed strong communication and teamwork skills.

Served drinks and interacted with guests in a lively hostel environment. Enhanced customer service skills and ability to work under pressure.

Conducted research on environmental dynamics and climate change, focusing on desertification and carbon flux analysis. Developed skills in remote sensing, data collection, and geospatial analysis through academic projects and dissertation work.

Provided excellent customer service and prepared beverages in a fast-paced environment. Developed strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Prepared coffee and beverages while providing excellent customer service. Gained experience in a fast-paced café environment.

Supported kitchen and bar operations, ensuring a high level of service and cleanliness. Developed teamwork and multitasking skills.

Grade: Merit

Completed an MSc. in Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change. Awarded Merit for the dissertation titled, ‘An Investigation into the Spatial and Temporal Carbon Flux of the Sahel’. Analysed in-situ data of locations within the Sahel region and compared them to remotely sensed data to calculate if changes to Water-Use Efficiency affected local vegetation over a 20-year period.

Grade: Upper Second Class Honours

Graduated with a BSc. (Honours) in Environmental Physical Geography Dynamics and Climate Change. Awarded Upper Second Class Honours. Explored the changing NDVI values of regions within the Mediterranean climate zone over a 20-year period, through remotely sensed environmental data to determine which of either agricultural or environmental factors were most impactful.