Evie Cosgrove

Masters in Zoology graduate with a range of surveying, data analysis (R and GIS), and customer facing experience. I am a driven and adaptable researcher with a keen eye for detail and a drive to always learn and develop new skills to become an asset to any team I may join. I am able to relocate for any position I may undertake. 

Post-production Work Experience (Humble Bee Films)                                         April 2022 – April 2022

- Script fact checking and species fact sheet creation for “Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough”. 

Independent Research Project BSci (University of Exeter)                    September 2022 - March 2023

-Produced experimental field methodologies using insulation to manipulate the characteristic of next boxes to investigate how thermal quality, orientation relative to wind direction, and height influence nest box roosting site preference.

-Designed field study protocols conducted over the period of 3 months.

-Designed preliminary laboratory study to inform field methodology. 

Field Ecological Researcher (University of Exeter):                                                 April 2022 - June 2022

- Participated in field research investigating Blue tit and Great tit breeding success. 

- Managed a small team of volunteers, training them in bird, chick, and egg handling skills.

- Effectively logged data, surveying across long and unsociable hours. 

Shark tagging Researcher (NOAA):                                                                        July 2021 – August 2021

- Participated in the tagging and monitoring of Blue shark migratory patterns. 

- Tagged sharks and installed water pumps, gathered measurements of body length and dorsal size.

- Worked effectively in extreme and cramped environments on the boat. 

Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary Volunteer:                                                           May 2021 – May 2021

- Produced primate enrichment, carried out enclosure and site maintenance.

- Food and medication preparation for capuchins and woolly monkeys.

- Actively liaised with senior staff to ensure all animal care daily tasks were completed. 

Tutor (MyTutor):                                                                                                            January 2022- Present

- Planning and executing personalised lessons for each student for core GCSE subjects.

Waitress (Hubbox and Pitcher and Piano):                                                                March 2019 - Present

- Utilising strong people skills: managing small teams, and communicating with the public 

Masters in Zoology with professional development, graduating July 2024 (Expected grade 1:1).

A levels in Biology, Geography, Environmental Science and an Extended Project Qualification on animal behaviour (A, A*, A*, A*).

10 GCSE's (7-9/A-A**)