Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
Generic

Urmi Hirani

Cardiff

Summary

Motivated student, eager to bring high attention to detail and commitment to quality service. Meets and exceeds expectations with personable communication and tireless work ethic. Productive and energetic with a history of reliable performance. Experienced in wildlife tracking and monitoring, vegetation surveys, and species identification, with a strong proficiency in software tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and ENVI. Skilled in conducting elephant impact surveys, andbird surveys including WeBS core counts, bat roost surveys, and water vole assessments. Expertise extends to camera trap deployment, DNA extraction with primer identification, behavioural studies, and the application of MoRPH for environmental analysis. Dedicated to advancing ecological research and conservation through meticulous fieldwork and data-driven methodologies.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Food and Beverage Assistant

Angel Hotel
Cardiff
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Employed strong interpersonal skills to handle queries relating to menus, allergies and restaurant services
  • Maintained poise and focus under pressure allowing for efficient, error-free meal delivery
  • Completed daily set up and pack down duties, cash counting and stock replenishing
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimizing potential service delays
  • Actively listened to guests and understood when managing complex food service complaints
  • Served multiple courses promptly to maintain smooth kitchen and waiting operations
  • Laid tables with appropriate cutlery, crockery and condiments to agreed standards
  • Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards

Team Member

Select Service Partner UK Ltd.
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during co-worker absences, holidays, and busy periods
  • Sanitized tables, highchairs and drink fountain areas after customer use and periodically throughout day
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients
  • Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas
  • Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs
  • Uphold strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety

Veterinary Student

Jingi Veterinary Clinic
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: (Kenya)
  • Brought forth the ability to work well independently and with co-workers
  • Took part in different roles, receptionist, surgery assistant and groomer
  • Remained positive and hopeful even in stressful situations
  • Always provided excellent customer assistance
  • Followed directions and multitasked well
  • Effectively used task management skills to complete all front desk operations in a timely manner
  • Worked to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of documents and clients
  • Conducted post-mortem examinations on deceased animals to identify cause of death
  • (Kenya)

Education

BSc (Hons) - International Wildlife Biology

University of South Wales
Cardiff
09.2022 -

Online course in Stayin' Alive! First aid in Emergency -

University of Edinburgh
Online
04.2021 - 08.2021

EDIVET -

University of Edinburgh
online
01.2021 - 03.2021

GCSEs -

Shree Swaminarayan Academy
Mombasa, Kenya
09.2009 - 07.2020

Online course -

University of Edinburgh
09.2021 - 12.2021

Skills

  • Data collection methodology
  • Species identification
  • Scientific curiosity
  • Clear report writing
  • Research background
  • Animal handling
  • Laboratory management
  • Centrifuge experience
  • Studying animal behaviour

Accomplishments

  • Software: ArcGIS, qgis, envi
  • Wildlife tracking and monitoring
  • Vegetation Survey
  • Elephant Impact Survey
  • Bird Survey / WeBS Core count
  • Camera Traps
  • Species Identifications
  • Bat Roost Survey
  • DNA extraction and Primer Identification
  • MoRPH
  • Water Vole Survey
  • Behavioural Studies

Affiliations

  • Birdwatching
  • Kayaking/Canoeing
  • Learning Survival Skills
  • Learning GIS

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced
Gujarati
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Food and Beverage Assistant

Angel Hotel
11.2023 - 03.2025

Team Member

Select Service Partner UK Ltd.
05.2023 - 10.2024

BSc (Hons) - International Wildlife Biology

University of South Wales
09.2022 -

Online course -

University of Edinburgh
09.2021 - 12.2021

Veterinary Student

Jingi Veterinary Clinic
09.2021 - 05.2022

Online course in Stayin' Alive! First aid in Emergency -

University of Edinburgh
04.2021 - 08.2021

EDIVET -

University of Edinburgh
01.2021 - 03.2021

GCSEs -

Shree Swaminarayan Academy
09.2009 - 07.2020

Similar Profiles

Create profile
Urmi Hirani