Christopher Pollard

Christopher Pollard has a diverse work experience. In 2013, they began working as a Finance & Purchasing Assistant at Acora Outsourced IT Services. Christopher also worked as an Operations Officer at Marks and Spencer from 2013 to 2020. In 2020, they worked as a Covid Testing Technician Level 3 at the Animal and Plant Health Agency. Additionally, they worked as a Finance Administrator at Acora Managed IT Services. In 2020, they also joined the University of Southampton as a Covid19 Programme National Trainer and a member of the Science & Commissioning Team. Finally, in 2022 they began working as a Research Assistant at Brilliant Planet.

Christopher Pollard has a comprehensive education history. Christopher attended The College of Richard Collyer from 2013 to 2015, where they studied Biology, Classical Civilization, Geology and Computer Science. Christopher then went on to the University of Southampton, where they obtained an MSci in Marine Biology in 2020. In addition to their degree, Pollard has obtained numerous certifications, including a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from University Hospital Southampton NHS FT in 2022, a Member status from The Marine Biological Association in 2022, a Member status from The Institute of Leadership & Management in 2022, an Associate Member status from the Royal Society of Biology in 2021, a Member of ORCA status from ORCA in 2016, an Elementary First Aid certification from Warsash Maritime Academy in 2016, a Powerboat Certificate Level 2 from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) in 2016, a STCW 95 Sea Survival Training certification from the University of Southampton in 2016, a Full Car Licence from Dvla Offices in 2015, a Silver Achievement from the Royal Society of Biology in 2014, a Grade 6 from ABRSM in 2011, a Brown Belt Kickboxer from Sama in 2011, and a Student Member (SIMarEST) from The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).