Izzie Sleater

BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology Student

I’m Izzie, a third year zoo biology student who is passionate about wildlife conservation and animal welfare. I am particularly interested in endangered species recovery and carnivores such as Hyaena and Grey Wolves. During my time at university I found my love for public speaking and presenting, and discovered the importance of education as a priority for modern zoos.

Experience

20​24-Present

Woodlands Alpaca Farm

Animal Technician

As part of Woodlands Alpaca Farm’s animal technician team my role includes, ​feeding and mucking out all animals on the farm (including donkeys, alpacas, pigs ​and ponies), regular welfare checks and nail trimming for the animals. The role also ​includes running feeding experiences and ‘Alpaca walks’ for members of the public, ​and taking alpacas to care homes and parties.

I Work on the desk during university welcome week and at various open days ​throughout the year to answer questions and give advice to new and prospective ​students. I especially enjoy giving the tours of the animal unit on campus.

I also deliver Multiple Talks on open days;

• Welcome talk
• Fees and Finance Talk
• Introduction to Zoo Biology Talk

2023- 2024

Employability Team

Employability Mentor

As part of Nottingham-Trent University’s Employability team, I help students improve their CVs, train for interviews and apply for placements and jobs, as well as advertising placements to second year students.

2022-2024

NTSU Coffee Shop Assistant

Barista

Working for the student union at Nottingham-Trent University as a costa barista

2022-2023

NTU CERT Mentor Team- Nottingham-Trent University

Student Mentor

In this role I mentor first year students at Nottingham-Trent University, helping them to adjust to university life and feel more at home, along with aiding academically with assessments and assignments.

2021- Present

Nottingham-Trent University Animal Unit

Work Experience

I volunteered at Nottingham-Trent University this included general husbandry, and health checks, helping me to gain more hands on experience with animals of different varieties including amphibians, reptiles, rodents, canines, cattle, avian species, poultry, fowl, ungulates, felines, and a variety of insects. This included a placement at the animal unit spanning 2 weeks along with regular volunteering.

2022-2023

River Reeves Foundation: Vintage Viola

Volunteer

As a Volunteer I helped in the charity shop as a retail assistant and helped to design the shop before opening. This charity helps disadvantaged children get into the music industry and also provides proms for those who cannot afford to go to their prom. I took on a managerial role before leaving to return to university.

2021-2022

Mosedales Bakery, Southwell

Barista

Working as a waitress in a bakery/ coffee shop as a part-time role during my degree.

2017-2022

Self Employed

Baby-sitting / Dog minding services

Babysitting and looking after pets during holidays for neighbours, friends and family. Including a hedgehog and a snake.

Summer 2019

NCS Volunteering: Warrington youth club

Volunteer

I spent my summer with the Warrington youth clubs NCS program learning about leadership and teamwork.

2014-2019

Lymm High school

Assistant Netball Coach

Coaching at after-school netball with years 3-6 two evenings a week, helping with team building exercises, training and taking on a leadership role

2013-2016

Lymm Riding Stables and School

Volunteer

Helping to muck out stables and clean horses, along with riding and filling hay nets

About Me

I am punctual, a quick learner, reliable, hard-working and up for a challenge.

I’m very passionate about wildlife conservation and aspire to work with animals after my degree.

In my spare time I enjoy sketching, painting, and anything creative especially fabrics and fashion focused.

I enjoy board games and quizzes as well as photography and reading.

I once assisted in the delivery of two lambs and I’ve shadowed the delivery of a calf.

I enjoy Kickboxing to strengthen both my mind and body

Kickboxing

Wildlife Photography

Figure Painting

Reading

Communication

I am good at communicating on all levels; both verbally and written, with people of all ages.

As part of my English GCSE course I made a speech on the fur industry, which was recorded, I enjoyed doing it very much and received a distinction for this element.

As a CERT mentor and open day employee I’m used to and confident with talking in front of large groups of people, both in a formal setting and during tours of the facilities. I am in my element when talking to these groups about the animals and the campus.