Kacper Pycior
Brighton,East Sussex
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic individual with hands-on experience working at a reptile rescue centre, supporting animal care, enclosure maintenance, and welfare monitoring. Strong interest in marine and aquatic life, with a responsible approach to hygiene, safety, and animal wellbeing. Reliable team player with good communication skills and a passion for conservation and public education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Exotic Animal technician
National centre for reptile welfare
Tonbridge, Kent
06.2021 - Current
- Training and supporting people with Disabilities at Princess Christian farm.
- Trained new volunteers and staff on animal handling protocols and safety procedures, enhancing team competence.
- Carried out thorough animal health checks to detect infection or distress, recording results for further veterinary assessment.
- Recorded a detailed log of completed activities for reliable recordkeeping.
- Running fundraising and educational events for the public, involving reptile handling.
- Attending conferences to raise awareness and network amongst other charities, rescue centres.
Drainage Groundworker
Cx telecom services
Hassocks, West Sussex
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Installation of subducts for optic fibre cables.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine appropriate layouts and materials required for ducting.
Horse riding care and instructor assistant
South farm riding stables
Tunbridge wells , Kent
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Designed learning plans for individuals based on personal goals, increasing student learning and development.
- Provided customer support for queries related to training and horse care.
- Ensured Client safety and comfort.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal management Level 3
Hadlow college
Hadlow, Kent 09.2019 - 06.2020
Higher National Diploma - Animal management Level 3
Hadlow college
Hadlow, Kent 09.2020 - 06.2021
Skills
- Reliable record keeping
- Disease detection
- Aquatic creature maintenance
- Knowledge of animal legislation
- Parasite control techniques
- Wildlife rehabilitation
- Environmental enrichment implementation
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
Languages
Polish
Native
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
Organised and ran a Reptile handling workshop for vet students at University of surrey .
Attended Conferences as an Ambassador to Network and raise awareness among other rescues. example: IHS Doncaster show.
Worked as an Ambassador at Kent county show where 6000 people visited our stand.
Worked and helped to organise a project on Snake mite control techniques.
Worked and helped on Turtle tally UK Citizen science Project
Helped Establish a new Animal Centre at Seal C of E Primary School
References
- Suzie Simpson - Global Education Manager (Conservation, Welfare and Education) SEA LIFE / Merlin Entertainments Turtle Tally UK Project Lead / Contact - linkedin.com/in/suzie-simpson-97221520
- Chris Newman - Director – National Centre for Reptile Welfare / Contact - +44 7897 692060
- Rachel Taylor - President of zoological society at university of surrey / +44 7399 530069 - Reference for work with university of surrey and Dissertation project
Timeline
Drainage Groundworker
Cx telecom services
05.2025 - 10.2025
Exotic Animal technician
National centre for reptile welfare
06.2021 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Animal management Level 3
Hadlow college
09.2020 - 06.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal management Level 3
Hadlow college
09.2019 - 06.2020
Horse riding care and instructor assistant
South farm riding stables
03.2018 - 05.2021