Violet Leveson Gower
Graduate
Plymouth,Cornwall
Summary
Passionate Animal Behavior and Conservation graduate with expertise in marine ecology, ecological restoration, and African ecology. International field experience and academic training have developed skills in project management, ecological surveying, and environmental communication. Eager to contribute to multidisciplinary projects that promote biodiversity and strengthen relationships between communities and the natural world.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Field Researcher- Tropical Ecology Field Course
Manchester Metropiltan University
Manchester
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted daily ecological surveys in savannah and forest ecosystems
- Learnings of sustainable resource managment in collaboration with Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
- Developed project managementment skills in designing a project on the impact of tourism on giraffe behaviour
Biology Research Assistant – Woodland Creation
Manchester Metropolitan University
Greater Manchester
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted intensive nest predation surveys within remote habitats
- Applied advanced fieldwork techniques under varying conditions
- Ensured accurate data collection and team coordination
Volunteer – Breeding Bird Survey
British Trust for Ornithology
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Executed timed surveys following national protocols
- Navigated assigned sample areas and submitted accurate data
- Monitored population trends contributing to national datasets
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Marine Conservation Volunteer
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed daily marine dive surveys using transects and ID slates
- Delivered community education on Marine biodiversity
- Gained practical skills in coral ID and reef health monitoring
Assistant Gamekeeper
North Uist
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in landscape restoration and wildlife monitoring
- Participated in animal rescue and enclosure maintenance
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
Game Rangers International
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Enhanced data collection skills through behavioural monitoring of rescued elephants
- Strengthened monitoring skills through species richness surveys
- Gained insights into human-wildlife conflict mitigation
Education
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour And Conservation -
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 01.2021 - 1 2025
Skills
- Marine species identification (corals, fish, invertebrates) and health assessment
- Ecological surveying (transects, scan sampling, abundance estimation)
- Proficient in RStudio, QGIS, Jamovi for data analysis and spatial mapping
- Public speaking in environmental education within cross-cultural contexts
- Qualitative research
- Research Design
- Data collection and organisation
- Strong writing and reporting skills
- Critical thinking
Research design
Certification
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver with marine ecological survey training
References
Robyn Grant | Reader in Comparative Physiology and Behaviours | robyn.grant@mmu.ac.uk | 0161 247 6210 | Manchester Metropolitan University
Accomplishments
Climbed mount Kenya
Taught at a Autistic and deaf school
Volunteered at a community garden
Timeline
Field Researcher- Tropical Ecology Field Course
Manchester Metropiltan University
05.2025 - 06.2025
Biology Research Assistant – Woodland Creation
Manchester Metropolitan University
04.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer – Breeding Bird Survey
British Trust for Ornithology
04.2024 - 05.2024
Marine Conservation Volunteer
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute
04.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Gamekeeper
North Uist
07.2022 - 08.2022
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
Game Rangers International
04.2022 - 05.2022
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour And Conservation -
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2021 - 1 2025
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