Lucy Weston

Lucy Weston

Laboratory Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • 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