Eleanor Simpson
About Eleanor Simpson
Eleanor Simpson is an Urban Beekeeping Specialist and Account Executive with a focus on enhancing urban biodiversity through nature-based solutions. She has extensive experience in urban beekeeping and sustainability, having worked at Alvéole in various roles since 2021.
Work at Alvéole
Eleanor Simpson currently serves as an Urban Beekeeping Specialist and Account Executive at Alvéole in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has been in this role since 2022, focusing on enhancing urban biodiversity through nature-based solutions. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Urban Beekeeping Advisor and Business Development Representative at Alvéole for five months in 2022 and as an Urban Beekeeping Advisor and Business Development Representative from 2021 to 2022 for eight months. Her work at Alvéole emphasizes urban beekeeping as a strategy to promote sustainability and business engagement.
Education and Expertise
Eleanor Simpson holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc.B.Eng) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning from Concordia University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she is currently pursuing an online course in Project Management at the University of Cape Town, which she began in 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in urban planning and sustainability.
Background
Eleanor Simpson has a diverse professional background. Before her tenure at Alvéole, she worked as a Waste Ambassador at Waste Not, Want Not from 2019 to 2020 for seven months, where she likely contributed to waste reduction initiatives. She also served as a Customer Service Representative and Store Support Agent at Groupe Dynamite from 2020 to 2021 for one year. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Quality Control Agent at Sekure Merchant Solutions in 2018 for three months. Her varied experiences have equipped her with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Achievements
Eleanor Simpson specializes in urban beekeeping as a means to enhance business engagement and promote sustainability. Her focus on placemaking and inclusivity in urban environments reflects her commitment to improving urban biodiversity. She possesses strong interpersonal skills that facilitate project success in both team settings and individually. Her proactive nature and creativity within constraints contribute to her effectiveness in her roles, particularly in urban beekeeping initiatives.