Katie Lockton
Tonbridge,Kent
Summary
A hardworking and enthusiastic individual with a Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management. Currently on a gap year gaining full time experience in hospitality, both in a busy café and in private events on Penshurst Place Estate. Having grown up in the countryside, I have developed strong practical land-based and conservation skills and enjoy working outdoors in all conditions. Reliable, punctual, and motivated, with a genuine passion for wildlife, animals, and the natural environment including game-keeping and shooting. Experienced across a variety of roles, bringing adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic to every task with genuine commitment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hospitality assistant
Porcupine Pantry Café, Penshurst Place Estate
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Delivered friendly and efficient customer service in busy café and during private estate events.
- Prepared and served hot drinks, including barista-style coffees, while taking customer orders.
- Assisted in kitchen operations two days a week with food preparation tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards across kitchen and front of house areas.
- Completed Level 1 food hygiene certification to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Supported event catering and hospitality operations on estate, including bar work responsibilities.
- Assisted in staff rota management, ordering stock, entering invoices and totals into spreadsheets and cashing up.
- Assisted in small amounts of office work.
Gamekeeping and conservation work
Penshurst Place Estate
- 11.2025
- Hands on involvement in estate, gamekeeping, and conservation work from a young age
- Feed and care for gamebirds, assist with shoot days, and support estate maintenance
- Carry out fencing, flail mowing, tractor driving and general land management tasks
- Contribute to habitat improvement, forestry work and small scale farm duties
- Strong and practical countryside and land based management skills through lifelong experience
Fishery Assistant
Springhill Trout Waters
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in managing and maintaining trout lakes and surrounding habitats
- Supported fish restocking, feeding, and health monitoring routines
- Operated machinery to clear vegetation and maintain site access
- Helped repair and maintain swims and facilities while identifying tree species and managing woodland areas
Retail Assistant
Broadfeed Pet and Equestrian Superstore
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Served and assisted customers in a busy retail environment, providing product advice and support
- Handled deliveries, restocked inventory, and maintained organised shop displays
- Operated tills, processed payments, and managed phone orders and customer enquiries
- Gained strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
Education
City and Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma - Land and Wildlife Management Level 3
Hadlow College
Kent 09.2023 - 07.2025
10 GCSE’s - Maths Grade 7, English Language Grade 6
Bennett Memorial School
Kent 09.2018 - 07.2023
Skills
- Gamekeeping and habitat management
- Practical estate and land-based skills
- Tractor driving (flail mowing) and fencing
- Animal care and fishery maintenance
- Barista skills and food preparation
- Customer service and event hospitality
- Retail experience and till operation
- Reliable, hardworking, and always punctual
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Able to work outdoors in all weather
- Use of microsoft word, publisher, powerpoint and excel
Additional information
- Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award
- Member of BASC (British association of shooting and conservation)
- Clean driving license since June 2024
Timeline
Fishery Assistant
Springhill Trout Waters
02.2024 - 03.2024
City and Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma - Land and Wildlife Management Level 3
Hadlow College
09.2023 - 07.2025
Hospitality assistant
Porcupine Pantry Café, Penshurst Place Estate
09.2023 - 11.2025
Retail Assistant
Broadfeed Pet and Equestrian Superstore
07.2022 - 12.2022
10 GCSE’s - Maths Grade 7, English Language Grade 6
Bennett Memorial School
09.2018 - 07.2023
Gamekeeping and conservation work
Penshurst Place Estate
- 11.2025