Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Lydia Black

Lydia Black

Stanmore,Middlesex

Summary

I am an organised and reliable person, with a passion for animals, science and volunteering. I work well in a team and can also perform effectively when working independently using my time-management skills, problem-solving skills and ability to multitask. As well as this, I am very self-motivated. I am looking for an opportunity to gain experience and further develop my key skills through a customer facing job.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tutoring GCSE science

08.2025 - 09.2025
  • Creating lesson plans.
  • Communicating complex information in a easy to comprehend manor.

Borehamwood Medivet and PETPEOPLE Richmond

55+ hours Work Experience
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Regularly cleaned entire practice and kennels, sorted out washing and drying of laundry and bowls/cutlery and emptied bins.
  • Cleaned and organised cupboards and medical equipment
  • Observing client consultations, use of diagnostic tools and subsequent treatment plans, application of treatment and communication with clients.
  • Cleaned animals and handled them enabling vets to carry out procedures efficiently.

Cambridge veterinary school hospital

40+ hours work experience
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • same duties as above

Cassiobury Farm and Fishery

120+ hours volunteering/running Open Day
05.2024 - 09.2025
  • Regularly cleaned dishes and mopped floors.
  • Ran leisure activity (pedalo), working with paying customers.
  • Communicating with and guiding visitors (Giving directions and answering questions about the farm and fishery as well as the animals).

Springpod

Veterinary on demand virtual work experience
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Certificate: https://experience.springpod.com/certificates/dqvnq5wbqp
  • An introduction to a career in veterinary science/ medicine.
  • Disease prevention and diagnosis.
  • Veterinary treatments
  • Alternative veterinary careers
  • Researching and using IT/ useful websites.

ZSL Zoo Academy Course, Whipsnade zoo

5 days in situ at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Creating food enrichment programmes, suitable to challenge and provide a lion with correct food.
  • Assessing the behaviour of chimps
  • Recording qualitative data through completing a body condition scoring activity with the white Rhinos
  • Completing a censor for the many species of butterflies in the butterfly enclosure
  • Day-to-day animal care including the mucking out of enclosures of various animals (horse, donkey, elephants)
  • Presenting information to a large group during a graduation ceremony

Education

A-Levels -

JFS Sixth Form
09.2023 - 08.2025

GCSEs -

JFS Secondary School
09.2021 - 08.2023

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Presentation and performance
  • Leadership and independence
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Public speaking expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic planning

Hobbies and Interests

I am an active person and enjoy running, playing tennis and badminton. I enjoy regularly going to my local gym. I love reading and watching documentaries about animals, nature and science. In my spare time I enjoy playing games on my PS4 console and PC. These have also helped me develop my IT, quick thinking and problem-solving skills. My favourite hobbies are creating artwork, singing, playing guitar and learning songs on my keyboard. I enjoy regularly socialising with my friends and travelling.

References

  • Ella, Buckle, buckle@jfs.brent.sch.uk, 020 8206 3100, JFS School, The Mall, Harrow, HA3 9TE
  • Sarah, Cooke, borehamwood@medivet.co.uk, 020 8207 6009, 144 Shenley Rd, Borehamwood, WD6 1EQ

Timeline

Tutoring GCSE science

08.2025 - 09.2025

Cambridge veterinary school hospital

40+ hours work experience
09.2024 - 10.2024

Borehamwood Medivet and PETPEOPLE Richmond

55+ hours Work Experience
09.2024 - 09.2025

Cassiobury Farm and Fishery

120+ hours volunteering/running Open Day
05.2024 - 09.2025

Springpod

Veterinary on demand virtual work experience
11.2023 - 11.2023

A-Levels -

JFS Sixth Form
09.2023 - 08.2025

ZSL Zoo Academy Course, Whipsnade zoo

5 days in situ at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
11.2022 - 12.2022

GCSEs -

JFS Secondary School
09.2021 - 08.2023
Lydia Black