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Wing Hei Chan

Hong Kong

Summary

Highly motivated Zoology graduate, with a strong work ethic and a keen interest in animal behaviour, cognition, and wildlife conservation. Proficient in data collection, management and scientific analysis, with experience in ecological fieldwork and research. Eager to apply my skills and knowledge to dynamic research setting and challenging areas, while contributing to impactful conservation initiatives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4049
4049
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Volunteer research assistant

Cornish Jackdaw project
Penryn, Cornwall
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with field data collection on wild jackdaws, acting as scribe during trapping sessions.
  • Entered collected data into established project databases with attention to accuracy and consistency to maintain the operation of the project.
  • Processed and sorted raw field data by following established methods for categorisation and groups.
  • Supported the research team in both fieldwork and data management tasks as part of their long-term behavioural study.

International student ambassador

University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Attended social events to support visiting.
  • Attended campus-based events to represent the international centre and reach out to potential students.
  • Collaborated with school administration and faculty to help support campus outreach.
  • Cultivated an inclusive and welcoming culture within the student outreach programme, working to build warm and inviting communities for all students.

Volunteer Keeper

Wild Futures
Looe, Cornwall
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Ensured enclosures and facilities were maintained to the highest possible standards.
  • Implemented environmental enrichment keeping animals stimulated and content.
  • Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.

Education

BSc - Zoology

University of Exeter
09/2022 - 06.2025

Foundation Degree in Science - Biomedical, Life and Environmental Science

University of Exeter
01/2022 - 08.2022

Skills

  • ArcGIS
  • R
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Canva
  • Small mammal trapping
  • Bat surveying
  • Laboratory and field research
  • Confident public speaker
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Multilingual

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Cantonese
Native
Mandarin
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Volleyball
  • Eco Society

Accomplishments

  • Academic scholarship: awarded by the University of Exeter (INTO)
  • Completed the Green consultancy training program at the University of Exeter
  • FESU Volleyball Women's team vice captain
  • Green Team President (HKMA David Li Kwok Po Collage )2019-2021


Timeline

Volunteer research assistant

Cornish Jackdaw project
06.2025 - Current

Volunteer Keeper

Wild Futures
04.2023 - 05.2023

International student ambassador

University of Exeter
09.2022 - 08.2025

BSc - Zoology

University of Exeter
09/2022 - 06.2025

Foundation Degree in Science - Biomedical, Life and Environmental Science

University of Exeter
01/2022 - 08.2022
Wing Hei Chan