Retail Assistant
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Hardworking and conscientious individual with a great sense of adventure. Recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) Zoo Animal Management and Conservation degree from the University of Wolverhampton. Extensive hands-on experience working with a wide range of domestic and exotic species at an onsite zoo.
Studies focus on animal welfare, behaviour, husbandry, health, nutrition, training, legislation, enrichment, physiology, enclosure design, and wildlife conservation. Currently working part-time at a local Co-op convenience store with well-developed communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Retail Assistant at The Cooperative Alrewas (2023-09 – Present)
Managing utility bill payments, age restricted products, parcel drop offs and collections. Organising shelves and abiding to food storage and wastage guidelines. Confident when talking to customers at all levels with experience of dealing with challenging customers.
Bar Staff / Front of House at The Inkwell (Marstons) Lichfield (2022-01 – 2023-09)
Bar Staff / Front of House at Brewhouse + Kitchen Lichfield (2021-09 – 2022-01)
Shop Assistant at The Little Shop of Curiosities (2020-05 – 2021-08)
Volunteer at British Wildlife Rescue Centre (Present)
Currently volunteering weekly, primarily with hoglets and chicks.
Volunteer at Hoo zoo and Dinosaur World
Worked both independently and as part of a team assisting with daily husbandry tasks for a wide variety of animals, including parakeets, lemurs and capybara. Supported experienced keepers with their daily tasks, logged scheduled tasks, and had key holder responsibilities for different enclosures whilst maintaining important health and safety protocols.
Volunteer at Rodbaston Animal Zone For the last 4 years (as a volunteer and through course requirements) supported with the care of exotic species across a range of taxa, including category 1 animals such as Asian short clawed otters and binturong.
Volunteer - Field Research at Mankwe Wildlife Reserve
Participated in two University field trips to take part in white rhino conservation research. Developed data collection and analysis skills while responding to dynamic risks associated with wild animals including scorpions and spiders.
Volunteer at Play Days Doggy Daycare and Canine Hydrotherapy Centre
Volunteer at Stevie Ansell Horse riding and therapy centre
Volunteer / Foster Carer at RSPCA
Regularly fostered kittens requiring specialised care. Supported kittens early behavioural development through handling, socialisation and gradual exposure to household stimuli. Had work experience at an RSPCA centre during secondary school.
BSc (Hons) in Zoo Animal Management with Conservation – University of Wolverhampton (2025-09 – 2026-06)
FdSc in Zoo Animal Management with Conservation – Staffordshire University (2023-09 – 2025-07)
Access to Higher Education Course (Level 6) in Land Based specialising in Animal Care (2022-09 – 2023-07)
Level 3 in Art and Design – South Staffordshire college, Lichfield (2020-09 – 2022-06)
GCSEs in General Education – King Edward IV School, Lichfield (2015-09 – 2020-06)
