Libby Stevens
Northam,Devon
Summary
Undergraduate environmental science student seeking a 6 month placement in conservation and environmental fieldwork. Experienced in habitat restoration projects, coastal conservation and hands-on fieldwork with data analysis, with strong health and safety awareness through the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) training. A motivated and adaptable team player, keen to gain practical and professional experience working in diverse outdoor environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
RNLI volunteer crew (trainee)
RNLI
Plymouth, Devon
2025.01 - Current
- Active volunteer lifeboat crew member undergoing operational training in maritime safety and emergency response.
- Developing strong skills in teamwork, communication in difficult circumstance, risk awareness and decision making.
- Participation in regular training exercise afloat requiring reliability and commitment, physical stamina and ability to remain calm in certain situation.
- Developed strong situational awareness and decision-making skills in challenging coastal and marine environments.
Waitress
Fletchers Restaurant
Plymouth, Devon
2025.01 - Current
- Provide high quality service in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of the whole menu and wine pairings due to the nature of the restaurant.
- Communication with bar staff, kitchen staff and front of house team.
- Manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
- Serving up to 90 people a night, requiring efficient service and communication.
- Responsibility in training new staff to a high standard.
Front of house host
Memories Restaurant
Northam, Devon
2020.02 - 2026.01
- Upsold, cross-sold and recommended additional items to customers to grow restaurant sales.
- Our family run restaurant, with 12 covers a night, managed alone.
- Answered external calls at front of house, managing matters including taking reservations, resolving complaints and delivering knowledge on menus.
- Processed payments accurately, including cash, card transactions, and splitting bills as requested.
Cafe Barista
Slice of Life Cafe
Westward Ho!, Devon
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Managed peak morning custom with accurate and efficient service.
- Responsible for training new staff on coffee-making techniques, customer service protocols, and health and safety guidelines.
Education
Undergraduate degree - Environmental Science
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09/2024 -
A-Levels - Biology, Geography, Environmental Science
Petroc College
Barnstaple, Devon 09/2022 - 06/2024
GCSEs - Maths, geography, biology, chemistry, physics, french, English literature and language, Btec sport
Bideford College
Bideford, Devon 09/2017 - 06/2022
Skills
- Teamwork and communication in safety-critical environment
- Field data collection and environmental monitoring
- Laboratory research and analysis skills
- First Aid at Work certificate and health and safety awareness
- Maritime safety and training
- Scientific writing, data analysis and excel experience
- Time management and reliability
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Extensive experience in hospitality
- Species and habitat awareness
Volunteer Work
- Supported habitat restoration projects, including bramble clearing in sensitive ecosystems to support native plant regeneration and biodiversity.
- Contributes to beach and coastal clean ups, removing litter and debris to protect marine and coastal ecosystem.
- Assisted in cliff maintenance and restoration, helping preserve fragile habitats and improve environmental safety.
- Volunteered at a sea turtle sanctuary in Sri Lanka, supporting conservation efforts for endangered species and gaining hands-on experience in wildlife care.
- Planned and delivered children's sports and actives days for schools across the South West, developing communication and leadership skills.
University Experience & Fieldwork
- Conducted environmental field surveys including habitat assessment, species identification, biodiversity monitoring, water quality assessments and soil sampling.
- Collected, analysed and interpreted environmental data during field trips and practical modules.
- Applied ecological sampling techniques (quadrants, transects, abiotic measurement).
- Worked collaboratively in small field teams, contributing to data collection, organisation and reporting.
- Produced written reports and presentations based on field data.
- Use of different statistical techniques when require and basic GIS.
Hobbies and interests
Hiking, surfing, swimming and skiing. Strong personal interest in natural environments and biodiversity, shaped by growing up in North Devon and in an AONB and from travelling internationally, experiencing a range of ecosystems and conservation challenges.
Career goals
After graduating, I aim to further develop my experience and knowledge by volunteering internationally, helping in communities and NGOs to help conserve ecosystems and take part in scientific data collection. My interests lie in global climate policy and wildlife conservation and opportunities where I can pursue a career that involves fieldwork and hands-on data collection and monitoring rather than exclusively office-based work.
Accomplishments
First Aid at Work (level 3) and Oxygen Administration (level 2), (renews 6th February 2028).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RNLI volunteer crew (trainee)
RNLI
2025.01 - Current
Waitress
Fletchers Restaurant
2025.01 - Current
Cafe Barista
Slice of Life Cafe
2022.10 - 2023.04
Front of house host
Memories Restaurant
2020.02 - 2026.01
Undergraduate degree - Environmental Science
University of Plymouth
09/2024 -
A-Levels - Biology, Geography, Environmental Science
Petroc College
09/2022 - 06/2024
GCSEs - Maths, geography, biology, chemistry, physics, french, English literature and language, Btec sport
Bideford College
09/2017 - 06/2022