Gemma Lowe

Final-year BSc (Hons) BioVeterinary Science student at the University of Chester with practical experience in wildlife conservation, ecological monitoring, animal behaviour and animal welfare. Recently completed an international conservation placement in South Africa, gaining hands-on experience in camera trapping, telemetry, species identification, ecological surveys and habitat management. Experienced in collecting, managing and analysing scientific data, with strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills developed through both academic research and practical fieldwork.

Passionate about wildlife conservation and the use of scientific research and monitoring technology to improve conservation outcomes. A highly motivated and reliable individual seeking to begin a career within wildlife conservation, ecology, zoological management or animal welfare.

Bar and Waiting Staff - Royal Liverpool Golf Club - Hoylake

(2021-08)

I worked at the Royal Liverpool golf club and provided the members with a professional yet friendly experience by maintaining formal attitudes. My role included serving food up to silver service level, bar work and serving drinks to customers and basic waiting on services, including order of service and silver service. This role has taught me a lot in terms of how to properly approach customers in a polite, proper manner.

My role also included remembering members names to make the club feel more welcoming. I recently worked The Open and Amateur Championships in the clubhouse which was fast paced but enjoyable as i learnt a lot about how this industry is managed as i was given the opportunity to manage a series of tables, ensuring they were comfortable and happy.

Conservation Placement - Nambiti Game Reserve & Zingela - South Africa

(2026-05 - 2026-06)

Completed an international conservation placement working alongside professional conservationists across two South African reserves. Participated in ecological monitoring projects, wildlife surveys and community conservation initiatives while gaining practical experience of conservation research and wildlife management.

• Assisted with ecological monitoring of a wide range of African wildlife.
• Deployed and monitored camera traps to collect ecological data.
• Reviewed camera trap images to identify wildlife species including giraffe, impala, nyala, kudu and large-spotted genet.
• Used telemetry equipment to locate and monitor lions, cheetahs and African wild dogs.
• Assisted with rhino monitoring activities.
• Conducted bird surveys and species identification.
• Carried out track and sign identification.
• Contributed to habitat restoration through invasive plant removal and aloe planting.
• Collected, organised and interpreted ecological field data.
• Worked safely within multidisciplinary conservation teams.
• Delivered biodiversity education sessions within local schools.
• Participated in community discussions surrounding conservation and human-wildlife conflict.

Head Waitress - dee view inn - Heswall

(2020-08 - 2022-08)

i worked at the dee view in heswall from august and i used it as great experience to learn how to communicate and build connections with customers. i was able to deliver a positive atmosphere to customers to make sure they had the best experience possible. i then became head waitress and was in charge of a team of runners and waiting on staff which taught me a lot about leadership roles and i was able to assist and guide them on anything they needed. i was also able to work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic offering a safe and comfortable environment for customers through the challenges that many of us have faced

Waitressing - wirral one hundred - Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

(2019-12 - 2020-03)

I applied for glass collecting at the pub and then got moved onto waitressing and kitchen staff. This job role brought me a lot of confidence and taught me a lot about hospitality.

Stable Hand - demby farm - willaston

(2018-01 - 2019-04)

I worked as stable hand and groom for over a year at the yard which brought me a lot of confidence and how to cope in difficult situations and how to remain calm in certain situations, it also taught me a lot about team work.

BSc (Hons) - BioVeterinary Science - University of Chester

A-Level or equivalent - biology, psychology, media - neston high school (2020-09)