robyn hickman

About

MSci Zoology Student at the University of Exeter, currently studying subordinate responses to dominant birdsong quality in cooperative breeding systems using White Browed Sparrow Weavers, Plocepasser mahali, as a model species. Previously studied breeding ecology and female sexual selection mechanisms in Village Weaverbirds, Ploceus cucullatus. President of the Ecology Society, a Gold Accredited Society on campus, Co-founder/Secretary of Astronomy Society (Silver Accredited), and previous Camera Operator for Naturewatch. I work with Africa Wild Trails as the University Liaison to recruit keen Bioscience and Wildlife Photography students onto exciting research projects that I co-lead with respected guides in South Africa. Currently, we have our two successful programs running in the summer of 2020, that focus on Nile Crocodile and Cape Giraffe conservation.

Country

united kingdom

City

truro

Industry

renewables & environment

Skill

public speaking, time management, field work, teamwork, conservation issues, social media, data analysis, communication, research

Experience

committee member

bioblitz 2017 university of exeter

2017-1 - 2019-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Communicating with organisations to run activities or hold stalls at the Bioblitz event in 2017, and sorting out timetables of activities for the day, working as a team to run a large event with advertising and volunteer coordinating.

member

ecosoc university of exeter

2017-1 - 2019-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Attending many events such as bird ringing, mammal trapping and cruises run by the Ecological Society.

employee

esk warehouses

2015-2 - 2017-3 · 2 yrs 2 mos

volunteer

rspca

2015-1 - 2016-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

I worked in the reptile section, cleaning the cages and handling the animals - this has given me much knowledge and experience in handling rarer species of reptiles.

volunteer

drusillas zoo park limited

2013-1 - 2016-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Supervising walk through enclosures, ensuring animals and visitors were at a safe distance from each other. Talking to the public about the animals, keeping them engaged, and helping the visitors find their way around the zoo.

volunteer

age uk

2014-1 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Working on the till and sorting through the stock.

volunteer

wildlife rescue and ambulance service

2013-1 - 2014-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

team member

ncs - national citizen service trust

2013-1 - 2013-1 · 1 mo

Working in a team to organise an event raising awareness for homeless people and stories; I was the editor for the magazine we produced with interviews with people experiencing life on the streets.

member

duke of edinburgh award scheme

2010-1 - 2010-1 · 1 mo

Took part in camping and walks where we had to read maps and navigate ourselves, used organizational skill to complete the volunteering and skill sections of the Scheme.