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Edward (Ted) Hodgson

Darrington,Pontefract

Summary

Recently graduated from University of Birmingham in Biological Sciences (BSc) with specific interest in ecology, conservation, and animal behaviour.

Available to start immediately.

University experience in field study, laboratory work, and animal observation studies, complemented by strong skills in data management, experience using UKHab classification data and applying to QGIS habitat mapping, other ICT packages, and production of presentation materials.

Field experience in Norway as part of Arctic and Glacial Ecology module - researching how temperature impacts species richness in alpine regions. In the UK, experience of producing a Site Management Plan for a local SSSI grass and woodland nature reserve, with clear actionable recommendations to address declining habitats.

Enthusiastic, flexible, equally comfortable working in research, bit lab and field based, on all elements of ecology, biodiversity and conservation.

Ready to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting to contribute to biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Overview

9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Casual Ambassador

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.09 - 2026.07
  • Welcome incoming students and families, supporting and promoting the university at open day campus tours and events.

Waiter and Kitchen Porter

Three local restaurants and wedding venues
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
2021.05 - 2024.01
  • Worked as a kitchen porter and waiter at three very popular local restaurants whilst studying.
  • Activities included kitchen and venue preparedness and cleanliness; food/drinks ordering, serving customers, handling payments.
  • Presented a welcoming and professional attitude; calmly resolved disputes over orders or payments.

Education

BSc - Biological Sciences

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
2023.09 - 2026.07

A-Levels -

New College, Pontefract
West Yorkshire
2021.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs -

The King's School, Pontefract
West Yorkshire
2016.09 - 2021.07

Skills

  • Genuine passion for ecology and conservation and determination to protect environments for all living species
  • Approachable, friendly, calm under pressure, resilient, determined
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams
  • Competent in use of QGIS habitat mapping using UKHab classification
  • Full, clean driver's licence with access to car

Affiliations

  • Wildlife, conservation, photography, travel, walking and camping, gaming

Timeline

Casual Ambassador

University of Birmingham
2024.09 - 2026.07

BSc - Biological Sciences

University of Birmingham
2023.09 - 2026.07

A-Levels -

New College, Pontefract
2021.09 - 2023.07

Waiter and Kitchen Porter

Three local restaurants and wedding venues
2021.05 - 2024.01

GCSEs -

The King's School, Pontefract
2016.09 - 2021.07
Edward (Ted) Hodgson