Tom Lewis

Tom Lewis

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  • About me

    Nature Recovery Project Officer

  • Education

    • University of Exeter

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Science (MSc) Conservation and Biodiversity Distinction

      Modules include: Preparing for Ecological Consultancy, Africa Conservation Field Course, Terrestrial Conservation and Biodiversity, Statistical ModellingThesis: ‘The Effect of Anthropogenic Land-Use on a Freshwater Mammal: The Eurasian Water Shrew (Neomys fodiens)’Awarded the 'Dean’s Commendation for Exceptional Performance'

    • University of Birmingham

      2015 - 2018
      BSc (Hons) BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES First Class

      Modules include: Animal Biology, Conservation Practice: Genes to Ecosystems, Evolution, Human Health and Disease, Cell Biology, BiochemistyDissertation research project: ‘Investigating Enclosure Usage in a Mixed-Species Group of New World Primates’

  • Experience

    • Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      Undergraduate Researcher

      Undertaking research to investigate enclosure usage in a mixed-species New World primate group as part of a final-year undergraduate dissertation

    • CIAT

      Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
      Graduate Intern

      Internship in Vietnam at a research-for-development organisation that focuses on improving the livelihoods and nutrition of people in tropical regions through agricultural research.Living in Hanoi was extremely valuable to my personal development in respect to my resilience, adaptability, and cultural awareness

    • Howard's Antique Jewellery

      Dec 2018 - Sept 2019
      Content Manager

      Managed online stores and social media for antique jewellery retailer in order to fund further study.

    • Ecosulis

      Mar 2021 - now

      Responsible for development and delivery of a diverse range of nature recovery and rewilding projects across the UK. Key project areas encompass practical habitat creation works, biodiversity monitoring, and designing strategies for nature-positive land management.Areas working in:Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs), Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs), Natural Capital assessment, biodiversity baselining, biodiversity monitoring, ecological survey design, biodiversity metrics and their application to monitoring Biodiversity Quality, Habitat Creation and Restoration, Nature-Positive Habitat Management, Biodiversity Net Gain, Biodiversity Metric 4.0. Show less

      • Nature Recovery Project Officer

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Nature Recovery Assistant

        Mar 2022 - Sept 2022
      • Assistant Ecological Consultant

        Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • River Condition Assessment (RCA)

      Modular River Survey
      Dec 2023
    • Academically Qualified Person

      Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
      Sept 2021
    • Peatland Restoration Practitioner

      Lantra
      Aug 2024
    • First Aid at Work and Forestry First Aid

      Custom Training
      May 2024
    • Project Management for Wildlife Conservation

      WildTeam UK
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tom Lewis
      Dean’s Commendation for Exceptional Performance University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences Nov 2020 An award for exceptional academic performance within the College of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Activity Coordinator

      Issued by Action for Wildlife Organisation (AWO) on Aug 2018
      Action for Wildlife Organisation (AWO)Associated with Tom Lewis