Lucy Weston

Laboratory Assistant

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About me
Purchasing and Marketing Assistant - British Hardwood Tree Nursery 🌳
Education
- Brigg Sixth Form College
  2010 - 2013
  A-level
  Biology - B, Geography - C, Applied Science - C
- Sir John Nelthorpe Secondary School
  2005 - 2010
  GCSE
  10 GCSE’s passed at grade A* to C including Maths, English and Sciences.
- Nottingham Trent University
  2013 - 2017
  Bachelor's degree Zoo Biology First Class with Honours
  During this time I completed all course modules achieving a first class honours (79.2%) overall. The modules studied focused on topics such as husbandry, behaviour, nutrition, health and disease, conservation and education. My final year dissertation project was centered around the effects of probiotic yoghurt consumption on common squirrel monkey faecal characteristics and behaviour which fuelled my interest in both nutrition and microbiology. While studying at Nottingham Trent University I… Show more During this time I completed all course modules achieving a first class honours (79.2%) overall. The modules studied focused on topics such as husbandry, behaviour, nutrition, health and disease, conservation and education. My final year dissertation project was centered around the effects of probiotic yoghurt consumption on common squirrel monkey faecal characteristics and behaviour which fuelled my interest in both nutrition and microbiology. While studying at Nottingham Trent University I took all the opportunities available to me to further my knowledge and skills by attending industry conferences and talks and assisting with staffs' research projects. This also lead to me undertaking a placement year between my second and third year of study in which I attained a Distinction. My placement year was completed at a number of institutions which provided a chance to develop a variety of skills in multiple environments. Show less
Experience
- Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
  Laboratory Assistant
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park Ltd
  Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
  Student Keeper
- The Society for Environmental Exploration
  Sept 2016 - Oct 2016
  Cetacean Research Assistant
- The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
  Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
  Animal Keeper
  Trainee animal keeper at Edinburgh Zoo working on the carnivore section
- MABLETHORPE SEAL SANCTUARY LIMITED
  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
  Animal Keeper
  Animal keeper at Mablethorpe seal sanctuary and wildlife rescue. Caring for a range of both native and exotic resident species and rehabilitating sick and injured native wildlife for release
- Wolds Wildlife Park
  Dec 2019 - Feb 2022
  Head Keeper
  Responsible for all aspects of animal husbandry. Delivery of educational program, including keeper talks, animal experiences, school visits and signage writing. Producing and maintaining diet sheets, best practice protocols, emergency protocols, daily records and licencing documents. Establishing and maintaining ZIMS. Training, supporting and mentoring colleagues and volunteers. Assisting with enclosure design, collection planning and events planning. Working with all species at the facility including large carnivores, primates, hoofstock (domestic and exotic) and birds Show less
- Jerry Green Dog Rescue
  Apr 2022 - Aug 2024
  Education Officer
  Developing and delivering a canine welfare education program
- British Hardwood Tree Nursery Limited
  Oct 2024 - now
  Purchasing and Marketing Assistant
Licenses & Certifications
- Placement Diploma in Professional Practice
  Nottingham Trent University
- PADI Open Water Diver
  PADI
- PADI Coral Reef Conservation Certificate
  PADI
- An introduction to endangered species recovery- 1 week specialist training course (Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust)
  Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lucy Weston
  Zoo Biology Course Award Nottingham Trent University