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Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Herne Common

Husbandry of breeding and reintroduction animals

Bromley, England, United Kingdom

Nortth West Madagascar

- Accurately monitored and recorded natural behaviour of wild lemurs at different sites, involving acoustic recording and playbacks.- Required integration with students and guides from Madagascar and around the world, and overcoming language barriers, to cooperatively track and study individuals.- Maintained a clear databook, and regularly input data into spreadsheets.- Collected fecal samples without contamination for later analysis.- Used online file-sharing for cooperative work on communal documents.- Embraced difficult living conditions and challenging work environments.

Otjiwarongo, Namibia

- Delivered talks about conservation to the public while coordinating staff to feed cheetahs, maintaining a safe environment for visitors, staff, and animals. Adapted talks to a range of audiences, ranging from schoolchildren to government officials.- Provided tours to guests, talking informally to gain an understanding of their expectations and offering tailored information and advice for their stay. Similarly, I approached unaccompanied guests to offer any help or information they may desire.- Carried out cheetah husbandry, preparing food and supplements. Conducted enrichment, using lure machines to mimic wild behaviours and rewarding where appropriate. Practised cage training, using counter-conditioning, to ease checkups and veterinary procedures. Assisted with tracking and monitoring released individuals.- Led livestock guarding dog husbandry, coordinating volunteers while ensuring each animal receives its individual portion. Administered specific medications and topical treatments. Maintained Maintained a detailed, digital record of the condition and behaviour of each dog and pen. Worked with problem dogs, and improved their behaviour. Regularly weighed animals, and monitored indications of reproductive cycles, and assisted with responsibly breeding them.- Produced innovative solutions to problems, such as an adjustable map to follow dogs' movements, and using large rocks to slow down overexcited puppies when feeding. Politely but firmly dissuaded visitors from interacting with the working dogs.- Sold cheese and souvenirs at a farmer's market, raising awareness while handling money.- Wrote up weekly reports and communicated all developments to senior staff. Completed scientific reports, social media outputs, and an interview with a tourism company. Organised and coordinated others with the digitisation of extensive studbook paper records.

Master Of Science - Ms, Zoo Conservation Biology

Zoology With Industrial Experience, Life Sciences, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Circus Skills Society (Treasurer) - Completed modules in Conservation Biology, Ecology & Ecosystems.

Nvq Level 2, Essential It Skills, Pass

Developed professional proficiency in Microsoft Word software, and working independently online to deadlines.

Nvq Level 2, Animal Care, Higher Distinction Pass

Mastered material on animal welfare legislation, well-being, and behaviour, and worked independently online to deadlines.

A-Levels, Zoology/Animal Biology

Activities and Societies: A-level: 3 A grades (Biol, Chem, Maths) AS-level A grade in Religious Studies GCSEs: 3 A* (incl. Biol, Maths), 5.

Master Of Science - Ms, Zoo Conservation Biology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Zoology