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Catherine Rowe

Bridgend,Vale of Glamorgan

Summary

Resourceful individual with keen interest in conservation and natural environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills combined with hands-on experience in practical conservation, biological survey skills and data management. Committed to making positive impact on nature recovery and my local environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Conservation Volunteer

The Donkey Sanctuary
Sidmouth, Devon
2025.10 - Current
  • Undertaking outdoor practical conservation tasks within a team under the supervision of paid Ecologists including hedge laying, tree planting, scrub management, fence construction and habitat enhancement for rescue donkeys and native species.
  • Undertaking surveys for pollinator species and protected species such as Dormouse. Data is used to inform management priorities.
  • Ensuring that hand tools are used safely, and Health and Safety regulations and policies are followed.

Front of house team member (Part-time)

Awen Cultural Trust
Bridgend
2025.06 - Current
  • Working within a team to provide efficient and professional customer service for high volumes of guests, serving food and beverages.
  • Ensuring Health and Safety regulations and procedures are followed, maintaining clean and orderly spaces, and ensuring prioritisation of customer wellbeing and safety such as food allergies and intolerances.
  • Maintaining excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and friendly service to create a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Volunteer Coach and Senior Club Captain

Southerndown Surf Lifesaving Club
Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan
2018.01 - 2023.08
  • Maintaining equipment and inspecting items for safety before and after use.
  • Mentoring young people to develop new lifesaving skills and positive attitudes.
  • Collaborating with other volunteers, including registered coaches, to create a positive and safe environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Exeter
Exeter
09/2023 -

A-Levels -

Cowbridge School
Cowbridge
09/2021 - 07/2023

Skills

  • Ability to work within a team and independently
  • Effective science communication skills
  • Attention to detail in laboratory work and field work
  • Passionate about nature and biodiversity
  • Willingness and interest in learning new skills
  • Knowledge of key UK wildlife legislation
  • Experience in biological survey and monitoring
  • Experience of various IT packages including R and QGIS
  • Hold Full UK Driving Licence (No Endorsements)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Conservation Volunteer

The Donkey Sanctuary
2025.10 - Current

Front of house team member (Part-time)

Awen Cultural Trust
2025.06 - Current

Volunteer Coach and Senior Club Captain

Southerndown Surf Lifesaving Club
2018.01 - 2023.08

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Exeter
09/2023 -

A-Levels -

Cowbridge School
09/2021 - 07/2023
Catherine Rowe