Catherine Ring

Address: 30 Howard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 9TQ Mobile Phone Number: 07794677790 Email: cat93@btinternet.com

Profile
A very organised and hardworking bio-science undergraduate student currently studying Zoology at the University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus). Confident and highly motivated with equal capability of working alone and within a team. Specialist knowledge and interest in the behaviour and conservation of animals. In project and volunteering work gained a great deal of experience in species identification, data collection and other aspects of field work.

Qualifications
University of Exeter: BSc Zoology 2011-Present Completed a wide range of modules including Lab Techniques, Biodiversity and Conservation, Wildlife Disease, Animal Behaviour and Marine Vertebrate Conservation. Also completed a field work project in Cyprus. Currently averaging at a 2.1 grade. The 6th Form College Farnborough 2009-2011 A levels: Biology (A), Chemistry (A), History (B), Archaeology (B) Cove Comprehensive School 2004-2009 10 GSCEs A*-B grade; including English, Maths, Science and German

Relevant Experience Research Project: Impact of Solar Parks on Invertebrate Biodiversity 2013 Increased identification skills of invertebrate species that inhabit the UK countryside.
Marine Turtle Research Project 2013

Six weeks voluntary work with Green and Loggerhead turtles in Northern Cyprus. Experience in tagging nesting females, monitoring their condition and behaviour and protecting nest sites. Experience in data collection during the hatchling season. Completed day and night patrols on the beaches monitoring nesting activity. Worked with public, giving talks about the project and running beach tours on a daily basis Cyprus Field Course Completed group projects, discussions and assessments. Experience in sampling methods and collecting data in the field. 2013

Improved skills in the identification of flora and fauna, in particular wild plant, insect and bird species present there. Completed group project on human impacts on insect diversity. Analysis of Biological Data Module Improved understanding of statistics and the statistical programme R. Volunteered for Hampshire Wildlife Trust 2012 2012

Helped in monitoring and completing health checks on grazing cattle. Improved identification skills of many UK wildlife species. Also completed a number of reptile surveys, which improved skills in reptile identification. Volunteering at Blackwater Wildlife Rescue 2008-2009

Practical experience with injured or sick animals. Work with a team of others to care for and clear out the cages of the wildlife. Completed hands-on construction of pens and cages. Helped to raise awareness of the issues human impacts have on wildlife.

Employment Experience
Sales Assistant at H&M 2010-2011

This improved my skills in working with people and dealing with customer service issues. It furthered my communication skills and showed my competence in dealing with tasks under pressure.

Achievements and Interests

Wild Documentary Society Member 2012 Attended talks by people behind wildlife film making as it is a particular interest of mine and aids understanding about what it takes to be in this line of work. Marine Wildlife Rescue Completed a course on how to rescue stranded marine life. Full Driving Licence Achieved Harbour Tours Bike Ride Completed 32 mile bike ride to raise money for British Heart Foundation. 2012

2011 2008

Conservation Completing multiple conservation activities in the UK and abroad has heightened my interest in the preservation of nature and sharing this conservation ethic with others. Hobbies and Fitness I particularly enjoy textiles, going to the theatre, and visiting historical sites. I do not partake in a particular sport, but I enjoy regularly swimming and complete 3km jogs every other day.