Sales Assistant

• Jan 2018 - Present

Aquarist Intern

• Jun 2017 - Present

As an intern is is my job to assist the zoological team at Bristol Aquarium in the daily running of the aquarium. I am responsible or the maintenance of the exhibits ensure the water qualities and conditions of the displays is kept to a high quality. I ensure that the welfare of the animals I hold responsibility for is up kept to the highest of standards, and I am aware that many of these animals are considered endangered in the wild and therefore have laws surrounding them and their care. This internship has enabled me to develop my communication skills through the presentation of daily talk and feeds to wide range of audiences. These talks also provide a good platform for education through informing the public of various threats to marine and freshwater system, such as over fishing, sustainability, as well as informing the audience of ways that they can help these causes. Show less

Bar Staff

• Nov 2010 - May 2017

Working at The Royal Oak, Public House, a small village pub, has helped me to establish an enthusiastic work ethic and confident customer service skills with people of all ages. This job also taught me about the importance of effective time management and organisation when in a fast-paced environment. Working at The Royal Oak, Public House, a small village pub, has helped me to establish an enthusiastic work ethic and confident customer service skills with people of all ages. This job also taught me about the importance of effective time management and organisation when in a fast-paced environment.

Marine Ecology Research Officer

• Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

As a Marine Ecology Research Officer, it was my responsibility to conduct scientific research through the taxonomic identification and enumeration of various species, in this case, associated with understory algae communities in UK kelp forests. This involved data collection, entry and analysis. As a Marine Ecology Research Officer, it was my responsibility to conduct scientific research through the taxonomic identification and enumeration of various species, in this case, associated with understory algae communities in UK kelp forests. This involved data collection, entry and analysis.

Sales Assistant

• Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

As a Christmas temp at Cath Kidston I was involved in provided client centred customer service through knowledge of various customer profiles, skilled customer communication and awareness of current fashion trends. Management of visual product displays was part of my responsibilities, ensuring high visual standards were met. Weekly sales targets were set and excellent product knowledge and customer service helped me to contribute towards these to ensure the store met, and exceed these. As a Christmas temp at Cath Kidston I was involved in provided client centred customer service through knowledge of various customer profiles, skilled customer communication and awareness of current fashion trends. Management of visual product displays was part of my responsibilities, ensuring high visual standards were met. Weekly sales targets were set and excellent product knowledge and customer service helped me to contribute towards these to ensure the store met, and exceed these.

Marine and Freshwater Biology Student

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2016

Sales Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2014

A work placement at Grasmere Aquatics Centre improved my skills of communication and teamwork, and public relations as well as forming a strong foundation of skills in commercial awareness which will be invaluable in a future career. A work placement at Grasmere Aquatics Centre improved my skills of communication and teamwork, and public relations as well as forming a strong foundation of skills in commercial awareness which will be invaluable in a future career.

Office Assistant

• May 2011 - Jun 2011

A week at Chemtech, an off-shoot of the Environmental Resource Group, taught me skills including communication between different businesses and within different departments, such as technical and sales. I gained knowledge regarding how many chemicals are disposed of in a safe manor and how different substances are classified and stored. A week at Chemtech, an off-shoot of the Environmental Resource Group, taught me skills including communication between different businesses and within different departments, such as technical and sales. I gained knowledge regarding how many chemicals are disposed of in a safe manor and how different substances are classified and stored.

Office Assistant

• May 2009 - Jun 2009

A placement at British Waterways included both office work and field work, and over the two weeks I was there I developed many skills, including independent working and working in the field. This experience taught me the importance of maintaining ecosystems, and the dangers of species invasion. This field work also gave me the chance to use some ecological techniques. A placement at British Waterways included both office work and field work, and over the two weeks I was there I developed many skills, including independent working and working in the field. This experience taught me the importance of maintaining ecosystems, and the dangers of species invasion. This field work also gave me the chance to use some ecological techniques.