Romilly Carpenter
penzance,Cornwall
Summary
Dedicated professional with a robust understanding of marine ecology and extensive experience in marine ecology fieldwork. Proficient in using GIS for ecological surveying and landscape ecology, with a strong foundation in ecology conservation principles and marine life conservation awareness. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, flexible availability, and responsible decision-making. Experienced in shift management, training and mentoring, customer service, coffee making, product upselling, food and wine pairing, and front desk management. Committed to advancing career goals within the field of marine ecology while leveraging diverse skill set to contribute effectively to team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dog sitter
Rover
Penzance, Cornwall
07.2025 - Current
- Walked dogs daily in local parks, promoting physical activity and socialisation.
- Managed various breeds of dogs, demonstrating versatility in understanding canine behaviour.
- Kept pets groomed, leading to improved hygiene and appearance.
- Played interactive games with dogs, stimulating mental alertness and satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of pets' living areas with regular cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
- Secured premises from possible escape attempts by regularly checking fences gates ensuring safety of the pets under care.
- Catered to specific dietary needs for healthier growth and development of the dogs.
- Ensured overall pet well-being by preparing balanced meals and refreshing water supplies.
- Trained puppies on basic commands enhancing obedience levels.
- Comforted nervous or distressed animals through gentle handling techniques and soothing activities.
- Maintained communication with dog owners about their pet's behaviour, diet preferences or any significant changes noticed during their stay.
Front of house
Duke street Cafe
Penzance , Cornwall
05.2024 - Current
- Accomplished experience in front of house, waiting and bar work.
- Coordinated with team members, ensuring seamless front of house operations.
- Provided outstanding front of house customer service by surpassing customer expectations with excellent care and attention to detail.
- Maintained clean front of house and work areas by adhering to agreed cleaning schedule.
- Facilitated effective communication between backstage crew and front of house staff, fostering a harmonious working environment.
Community Volunteer
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Extracting and removing invasive species around the local environment
- Correct and safe handling of dangerous pieces of equipment
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Helping the community
Front of House Supervisor
Polgoon Vineyard
, Cornwall
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service to process high volume of food and drink orders at peak times.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of menu and specials range by reviewing menus and communicating with chefs daily.
- Answered external calls at front of house, managing matters including taking reservations, resolving complaints and delivering knowledge on menus.
- Provided warm, friendly welcome to visitors, maintaining an excellent first impression.
- Completed daily opening and closing checklists to maintain standards and ready dining rooms for service.
- Delivered bills to tables and processed cash and card payments.
- Assisted in delivering food and drinks to tables when required by bar and kitchen staff, during busy restaurant periods.
Chip Shop Assistant
The Tudor chippy
, Cornwall
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided table servicing within chip shop restaurant by taking orders, running food and processing payments.
- Greeted customers warmly and politely when entering chip shop, creating an excellent first impression.
- Assisted kitchen staff in preparing ingredients for service before opening, including portioning, washing and peeling.
- Cooked and fried various items in the kitchen, including fish, sausage, fish cakes, chips and chicken.
- Assisted pot washers in cleaning dishes and kitchen equipment during busy takeaway periods.
- Took customer orders using Tills, processing payments and providing change where necessary.
Stable Hand
Tremenheere Riding Stables
, Cornwall
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Managed the removal of droppings, weeds and poisonous plants from fields to maintain clean, clear grazing areas.
- Caught and guided horses safely through yard and public areas, prioritising animal wellbeing.
- Arranged yard areas for lessons and parties, preparing tack, riding equipment and grooming tools.
- Worked flexibly to provide assistance to additional farm and stable areas for adaptable support.
- Carried out cleaning jobs regularly such as mucking out stables and sweeping the yard, completing within set deadlines.
- organised handling and taking money while making bookings
- Taught all aspects of riding and stable skills from beginner to advanced levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife ecology and conservation science
University of west England
Bristol 09.2022 - 07.2025
A-Levels - Biology
Penwith College
A-Levels - Environmental Science
Penwith College
A-Levels - Business Studies
Penwith College
Skills
- Understanding of marine ecology
- Marine ecology fieldwork
- Comprehension of marine ecosystems
- Ecology conservation principles
- Marine life conservation awareness
- Ecology knowledge
- Landscape ecology
- Ability to use GIS
- Ecology surveying
- Shift management
- Excellent communication
- Flexible availability
- Training and mentoring
- Responsible decision-making
- Customer Service
- Coffee making
- Product upselling
- Food and wine pairing
- Front desk management
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Vineyard picking and production
- Clear diction
- Team worker
- able to operate Checkfront and Touchoffice
Certification
- level 2 food and hygiene certificate 2023
Affiliations
- Bird watching
- Walking
- Gardening
- Surfing and Snorkeling
Accomplishments
I received an award titled: Oxford University Press Bioscience Prize - for demonstrating the greatest improvement in Biosciences in the year group.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dog sitter
Rover
07.2025 - Current
Front of house
Duke street Cafe
05.2024 - Current
Community Volunteer
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
05.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife ecology and conservation science
University of west England
09.2022 - 07.2025
Front of House Supervisor
Polgoon Vineyard
06.2021 - 09.2023
Chip Shop Assistant
The Tudor chippy
03.2021 - 05.2021
Stable Hand
Tremenheere Riding Stables
05.2017 - 03.2021
A-Levels - Biology
Penwith College
A-Levels - Environmental Science
Penwith College
A-Levels - Business Studies
Penwith College
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