Tom Warde
Lisburn,Antrim and Newtownabbey
Summary
A dedicated professional with a passion for conservation and wildlife, equipped with strong planning and organisation skills. Proficient in data interpretation and analysis, with training in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, R Studio, and Marxan software. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to drive innovation through learning and opportunity recognition. Experienced in website design and team collaboration, with a solid understanding of animal law and captive breeding. Enthusiastic about outdoor settings and committed to advancing conservation efforts through innovative solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Animal Keeper Intern
Alameda Wildlife and Conservation Park
Gibralitar
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Managed quarantine procedure for new arrivals, ensuring minimal risk of disease spread within the zoo population.
- Collaborated on creating enrichments for animals that stimulated natural behaviours and reduced stress levels.
- Monitored daily animal behaviour and reported unusual activities to the vet team.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures, leading to a healthier environment.
- Worked with a range of animals, birds, large and small mammals, and reptiles.
- Designed and implemented new enclosure designs
- Administered medication to animals
Seasonal surveyor
Brooks Ecological
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Conducted detailed bat emergence surveys at various roost sites across England.
- Utilised heterodynes and thermal cameras to monitor and record bat emergence and species.
- positioned strategically for optimal observation while minimising disturbance to the surrounding environment.
- Accurately counted and recorded the number of emerging bats, noting the time and duration of emergence.
- identified bat species through visual observation and analysis of bat calls using a heterodyne.
General worker
Omniplex Cinemas
Lisburn, Antrim
2022.03 - 2022.07
- Primarily worked as a cashier but also conducted cleaning duties.
- Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns politely and professionally, supporting positive customer experiences.
- Resolved customer complaints and answered queries about store products.
- Kept checkouts areas and general store clean and orderly.
General labourer
Bondelivey
Lisburn, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Primarily unloaded Hermes trucks, ensuring delivery packages were handled with care as to not damage customer products.
- Demonstrated excellent stamina and manual dexterity.
- Carried out activities in line with work schedule.
- Regularly lifted heavy loads minimising risk of personal injury by following manual handling techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science with year in Industry - Zoology
University of Leeds
Leeds, LDS 2022.09 -
A-Levels - Biology, Geography and Business Studies
Friends' School
Lisburn, LBC 2014.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Strong planning and organisation skills
- Ability to see opportunities, learn and apply that learning to drive innovation
- Trained in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, R Studio, and Marxan software
- Experience in data interpretation and analysis
- Experience in website design
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in working as a team
- Comfort in outdoor settings
- Knowledge of captive breeding
- Animal law understanding
- Enthusiasm for wildlife
- Passion for conservation
- Training animals
Personal Information
Education
Current
Timeline
Animal Keeper Intern
Alameda Wildlife and Conservation Park
2024.09 - 2025.07
Seasonal surveyor
Brooks Ecological
2023.04 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science with year in Industry - Zoology
University of Leeds
2022.09 -
General worker
Omniplex Cinemas
2022.03 - 2022.07
General labourer
Bondelivey
2021.05 - 2021.08
A-Levels - Biology, Geography and Business Studies
Friends' School
2014.09 - 2021.06