Liam Kelly
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Credentials
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Introduction to Plant Identification
University of LeicesterJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Skilled Worker
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)Jun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Environmental, Health and Safety Certifications (BEAC)
CITBMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid for Wildlife Professionals
Acorn Health and Safety LtdMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Management and Team Leading
Phoenix Training ServicesMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Conservation Project Planning
National GeographicApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Phoenix Training ServicesApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Scientific Expeditions for Conservation
National GeographicApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Climate Change and Society – Tipping Points
University of ExeterMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Collaborative Working in a Remote Team
University of LeedsMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
University of LeedsMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Presenting Work with Impact
University of LeedsMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
QGIS for Ecologists
Tyler GrangeMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
COVID-19: Tackling the Novel Coronavirus
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of LondonFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Linear Regression and Modeling using R Statistics
Duke UniversityFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Great crested newts: survey or research level 2 licence (CL09)
Natural EnglandSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Register of Land-based Operations (ROLO) Operative Health, Safety & Environmental Awareness
British Association of Landscape IndustriesFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Thomson environmental consultants
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Ecological Consultant
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Jul 2022 - Present
As an Ecological Consultant it is my duty to conduct protected species and habitat surveys using up-to-date and pioneering methodologies to produce exceptional deliverables for clients. I take responsibility in managing ecological projects whilst maintaining clear and concise communications throughout to meet or exceed deadlines and build strong professional relationships with clients, contractors and other stakeholders. I am an active and enthusiastic member of The Climate Change and Sustainability Committee taking a lead role in collecting and analysing internal carbon emission data to produce dynamic solutions to internal and societal behaviours and processes.
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Middlemarch
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecological Project Officer
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Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
As part of Middlemarch Environmental's graduate programme, I am integrated into all aspects of ecological framework including conducting Phase 1 habitat surveys and desk studies, technical report writing and leading protected species surveys year-round. I have since been awarded a Great crested newt: survey or research level 2 licence (CL09) from Natural England, Qualifying Membership to CIEEM and attained 'Skilled Worker' status from CSCS which allows me to lead an array of major projects.
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Ecological Support Officer
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May 2020 - Feb 2021
It was my responsibility to conduct dawn re-entry and nocturnal emergence bat surveys in industrial, residential and urban locations, producing live in-situ and detailed desk-based reports to guide planning permissions. Reports include, but are not limited to: species, immediate environmental conditions, supporting bat roost features, behaviour and in-situ surveyor notes.I was also involved in nocturnal transect surveys that successfully mitigated the impacts of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2) developments on potential roosting features in trees and buildings and suitable foraging habitats such as mature interconnecting hedgerows and waterbodies.
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Delta-Simons Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Seasonal Ecologist
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Sep 2020 - Feb 2021
Conducted protected species surveys and perform wildlife translocations of great crested newt (GCN) (Triturus cristatus), smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris), palmate newt (Lissotriton helveticus) and incidental species from trapping sites to receptor sites. I was also responsible for conducting bat and nesting bird surveys.Conducted Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Bat Roost Potential Appraisals using initial survey observations and local data sources. Utilize other online sources including Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) and grid reference finders.Installed badger sett exclusion equipment to proceed with badger sett exclusion works. Regularly checked and maintained installations reporting findings (e.g. hair, footprints and disturbed land) to the principal ecologist in order to guide project direction. Data set creation and management – record newt trap findings including: species, sex, capture and release time and abiotic conditions. Operated independently on-site and from a home office, maintaining regular verbal and written communications with colleagues and site management teams.
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University of Turin
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Italy
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Research Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Research Associate in Ornithology
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Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
Specialising in migratory patterns of northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) and how their movement timing links with mating strategy. Pursue solo and group expeditions in the field. Identify songbirds through vocalisations and through visualisation (binoculars, scopes and cameras). Observe birds and use a Garmin Etrex 10 GPS device to locate and record historical and newly identified wheatear nests and territories.Collate territory and nest coordinates and produce Excel databases, converting them into .csv format. Import these files into QGIS to edit distributions according to field notes (e.g. observer location, North-South direction and distance). Produce habitat surveys using local Italian methodology including environmental features such as plant species/type, percentage cover, vegetation height, snow, gullies and anecdotes.Construct and dismantle mist nets and spring traps. Attached rings and GPS loggers to successfully caught birds. Biological measurements were recorded and were compared to previous recordings (e.g. age, weight, fat, muscle, wing length, body condition).Key achievement: Collaborating within a small team of international personnel from Italy, Germany, France and Norway to collect comprehensive datasets appropriate for statistical analysis within a PhD project
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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United States
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Wildlife Data Transcriber
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
Transcribe data for six hummingbird species, American robin (Turdus migratorius), pyrrhuloxia (desert cardinal) and for various finch species. Process data including nesting attempts, date, bird presence number of eggs and number of young observed, nest site, observer, latitude and longitude, cowbird parasitism, altitude/height, researcher comments and outcomes, with over 1,000 data entries submitted.Follow strict guidelines for data entry to ensure data is valid for statistical analysis. Contribute and communicate clearly in online forums to discuss and share images, difficult-to-read data entries and resolve issues other transcribers may be experiencing.
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Bristol Zoological Society
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United Kingdom
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Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Clinic Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
The focal responsibility of this role included monitoring vital signs of life of various species when under anaesthetic (i.e. temperature, respiratory rate and heart rate). Animals were positioned appropriately for X-rays where X-ray pads were processed and outputs interpreted. Other responsibilities included assisting zookeepers in animal husbandry routines with bird, mammal and aquatic species at both Bristol Zoological Gardens and Wild Place Project. The focal responsibility of this role included monitoring vital signs of life of various species when under anaesthetic (i.e. temperature, respiratory rate and heart rate). Animals were positioned appropriately for X-rays where X-ray pads were processed and outputs interpreted. Other responsibilities included assisting zookeepers in animal husbandry routines with bird, mammal and aquatic species at both Bristol Zoological Gardens and Wild Place Project.
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Drayton Manor Resort
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Aviculture Internship
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
Drayton Manor Zoo Internship Programme that focused on the management of exotic bird species within a zoological setting. Responsibilities in this role ranged from performing basic animal husbandry to specialized animal monitoring (e.g. egg incubation, hand rearing and introducing new individuals to a group) to provide environments for positive welfare, requiring good observational, communication and teamwork skills. Drayton Manor Zoo Internship Programme that focused on the management of exotic bird species within a zoological setting. Responsibilities in this role ranged from performing basic animal husbandry to specialized animal monitoring (e.g. egg incubation, hand rearing and introducing new individuals to a group) to provide environments for positive welfare, requiring good observational, communication and teamwork skills.
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Twycross Zoo
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Zookeeper Volunteer
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Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
Within the three months volunteering at Twycross Zoo, experience was gained across all animal sections including (1) Primates (2) Mammals (3) Carnivores (4) Birds and (5) Farm and Pets. In addition to animal management and husbandry, animal training using operant conditioning was a common theme across all sections including species such as giraffe, snow leopard and Amur leopard. Other responsibilities including preparation of veterinary approved diets, adhering to bio-security protocols and enclosure design.
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Drayton Manor Resort
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Zookeeper Internship (Mammals and Ratites)
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Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
Drayton Manor Zoo Internship Programme that focused on the management of mammals and ratites within a zoological setting. Responsibilities in this role included performing basic animal husbandry, browse ID and collection, problem solving, public engagement and education. A long term member within the team and community allowed me to become involved in the supervision and training of volunteers and other interns joining onto the same programme. Drayton Manor Zoo Internship Programme that focused on the management of mammals and ratites within a zoological setting. Responsibilities in this role included performing basic animal husbandry, browse ID and collection, problem solving, public engagement and education. A long term member within the team and community allowed me to become involved in the supervision and training of volunteers and other interns joining onto the same programme.
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Plan My Gap Year
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United Kingdom
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sea Turtle Conservationist
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Involvement with local conservation charity Induwura Sea Turtle Conservation Centre, responsibilities included day-to-day animal husbandry and enclosure management, food preparation, water testing, resource collection and transportation in addition to public engagement and community projects participation. The key achievement in this role was transporting captive reared sea turtles to the ocean, where they were released to help maintain and recover current populations.
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Asian Elephant Welfare Researcher
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Collaborating in a small team of international volunteers and local communities, we worked together to maintain excellent hygiene standards for Asian elephants in an area with limited resources. With a high turnover of volunteers (average stay of 2 weeks), I became responsible for supervising and training new volunteers joining the project. The elephants were given regular health checks to monitor physical condition and any symptoms of disease. Other responsibilities included escorting elephants through local villages to rivers for daily cleansing, public engagement and education and communicating with different teams, often having language barriers. The key achievement of this voluntary work included distributing questionnaires to Sri Lankan natives to collect data for a BSc (Hons) research project – “Public Perception of Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) Welfare in Sri Lanka and Birmingham (UK)”
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RSPCA
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Animal Care Technician
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Responsible for animal management and husbandry, abiding by strict bio-security protocols and to train dogs within a rescue centre to improve re-homing rates. It was paramount to follow RSPCA guidelines and the latest scientific findings of captive management to maximize the welfare of dogs, cats and small animals, which may have included playing calm and relaxing music within blocks at a particular volume or by providing cognitive, environmental, social and food based enrichment. The key achievement from this role included collecting animal behaviour data from a random sample of dogs using instantaneous sampling to assess the frequency of stereotypical behaviour in rescue centres.
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Manor Vets
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United Kingdom
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Care Assistant
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Main responsibilities within this role included maintaining impeccable bio-security and hygiene within operation theaters and animal holding areas/units. Under vet supervision, animal surgery was explained to give a greater understanding of why particular operations are necessary and what benefits they provide to the animal. Health checks and animal monitoring were a key responsibility of this position to ensure animals were recovering which required patience and observational skills, but also to communicate to veterinary nurses and surgeons when animals enter undesirable states. Veterinary equipment and machinery were utilized to assist veterinarians in disease diagnosis and prognosis to communicate with clients.
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West Midland Safari Park
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United Kingdom
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Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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1 - 100 Employee
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Zookeeper Work Experience
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Experience was gained across a wide range of sections including animal management of different taxa, behavioural observations, public engagement, patrolling safari exhibits and education. Experience was gained across a wide range of sections including animal management of different taxa, behavioural observations, public engagement, patrolling safari exhibits and education.
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Education
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2019 - 2020
University of Bristol
MSc Global Wildlife Health and Conservation, Distinction -
2017 - 2019
Harper Adams University
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Animal Sciences -
2014 - 2017
Harper Adams University
FdSc Animal Management and Welfare, Animal Sciences
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