Emily Porter
DoB: 7/9/88
Bath, UK
Profile
I have a lifelong passion for wildlife, which has led to a determination to join the wildlife film
industry, and a desire to induce this same enthusiasm in my audiences.
I am currently a PhD student, studying feline coronaviruses. My PhD has taught me many
skills, such as perseverance and how to troubleshoot, skills which are easily transferable to
wildlife film making! I have experience of communicating with a wider audience as I have
presented at a number of research days and conferences, both locally and internationally.
With a keen interest in conservation and the environment, I have spent five weeks on a selffunded trip to the Ecuadoran Amazon rainforest, helping with conservation and research
projects; these involved reforestation projects, along with amphibian, butterfly and bird
surveys. I have also been involved with a public engagement project involving a short term
educational exhibition, Endangered Madagascar.
Through a combination of academic, field and voluntary work, I have become an effective
and experienced communicator and have worked with people from a diverse range of
backgrounds. These roles also encouraged me to be independent, self-motivated, organised
and confident in my own abilities
Summary of experiences & achievements
Responsibilities
 Active role in student council during Sixth Form, and subsequently became Deputy
Head Girl of South Hunsley School and Sixth Form (2007). Involved in grant
applications and coordinating communications between staff and students.
 Social Secretary of Liverpool University Volleyball Club (2009-2010).
 Secretary and joint Social Secretary of Minerva Bath Rowing Club (2011- 2013)
 Women’s Vice Captain for Minerva Bath Rowing Club (2013-)
Voluntary
Riding for the Disabled Association
 In excess of eight years volunteering at my local Riding for the Disabled (RDA) group.
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Administrative roles
 Attended three RDA residential holidays, several competitions and conferences,
organised fundraising events and assisted with secretarial duties.
Practical roles
 Supervising younger or inexperienced helpers, leading horses or teaching in lessons as
well as exercising and looking after the horses.
 Full time care role when on residential trips and supervising riders when on the yard.
Other
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Spent five weeks on a self funded trip to the Ecuadoran Amazon rainforest with
Global Vision International, helping with conservation and research projects. The
project used only with basic facilities, and work was often carried out under difficult
conditions.
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Part time job at a local restaurant, entailing bar work and reception duties.
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Casual work has occasionally been undertaken for a promotions company. Also on a
catering van at markets, involving basic food preparation and customer service
duties.
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Worked as a Sales Assistant for Thorntons Plc.
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Promotional work for ‘Endangered Madagascar’, a free educational exhibition. The
work involved wearing a character outfit and interacting with members of the
public. Also involved in handing out leaflets and raising awareness of the exhibition.
Qualifications
2011- Present. University of Bristol
PhD in Virology
2007-2010 University of Liverpool
BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science
First Class degree
2005-2007 South Hunsley Sixth Form College
A levels – Biology: A, Chemistry: B, Maths: B
AS level – German: C
2000-2005 South Hunsley School
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11 GCSEs – 7 grade A (including English and Maths) 4 grade A* (including French and
German)
Emergency Responder (First Aid qualification gained on the GVI expedition)
Appointed Person (First Aid qualification gained through a course run by the RDA)
Full clean UK driving license and own vehicle
Publications
Barker, E.N., et al., Phylogenetic analysis of feline coronavirus strains in an epizootic
outbreak of feline infectious peritonitis. J Vet Intern Med, 2013. 27(3): p. 445-50.
Referees
References available on request
Emily Porter CV. Email: emilyporter_231@hotmail.com Telephone: 07896 734545