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Ross Rayner

Waterlooville,Hampshire

Summary

Highly motivated and organised student committed to gaining knowledge and experience in research and conservation fields. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills gained from a vast array of employment and volunteer work, complemented by certifications in public speaking, instructing, first aid and watercraft handling.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Ecologist

Hampshire Ecological Services
Southampton, Hampshire
05.2024 - 10.2025
  • Led site investigations and emergence surveys of maternal bat roosts
  • Prepared ecological reports for planning applications

Front Desk Receptionist

Community First
Clanfield, Hampshire
06.2024 - 10.2025
  • Managed phone calls and Emails, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Various Hospitality Roles

Sainsbury's, Alcatraz, Watering Hole, Pavilion
UK
  • Delivered excellent service while preparing meals, cocktails, coffee in busy settings under staffing constraints
  • Handled stock counts, disposals and cashflow in administrative capacity

Lifeguard

Churcher's College
Petersfield, Hampshire
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
  • Performed key management and safety checks routinely

Sailing Instructor

Hawley Lake Sailing Training Club
Camberley, Surrey
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Coached children and adults to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
  • Adapted teaching style for students with various learning difficulties and neurodivergent conditions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Bristol
09.2023 -

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, History

Churcher's College
09.2020 - 08.2022

GCSEs - 9 GCSE qualifications

Churcher's College
/2018 - /2020

LAMDA - Public Speaking and Acting

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
09.2020 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Experimental Methods and Techniques
  • Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
  • Computing, data analysis and visualisation (R Studio)
  • Confident Public speaking
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • Self-motivation
  • Calm under pressure
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork



Volunteering History

Surrey Healthwatch - provides independent feedback to local NHS practices (2020-2021)

  • Engaged with the public on the street to gather feedback on their experiences.
  • Bi-weekly meetings with wider team to discuss strategy and outreach.


Godalming Library - Summer Reading Initiative (June-August 2017)

  • Helped develop an engaging reading programme for increased local literacy rates.
  • Valued team member through hard work and good relationships with staff and customers


Timeline

Front Desk Receptionist

Community First
06.2024 - 10.2025

Assistant Ecologist

Hampshire Ecological Services
05.2024 - 10.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Bristol
09.2023 -

Lifeguard

Churcher's College
09.2020 - 07.2022

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, History

Churcher's College
09.2020 - 08.2022

LAMDA - Public Speaking and Acting

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
09.2020 - 07.2022

Sailing Instructor

Hawley Lake Sailing Training Club
08.2017 - 08.2019

Various Hospitality Roles

Sainsbury's, Alcatraz, Watering Hole, Pavilion

GCSEs - 9 GCSE qualifications

Churcher's College
/2018 - /2020
Ross Rayner