Helen Charlotte Francesca New (Charlotte New)

8 Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7NS

07535002179 • hcfnew@gmail.com

Personal Statement

A passionate and hardworking individual, who is in their second year of an Animal Science degree and
received excellent grades in first year and outstanding grades previously at college. Seeking a job in an
educational facility linked to the animal industry, to build upon a strong scientific interest with the
objective to start a career teaching Higher Education alongside individual/group research.

Scientifically minded with a strong logical approach to working and problem solving matched by
compassion, a keen desire to learn and further personal and public knowledge. Eventual career goal is
to become an experienced lecturer at HE level, a published researcher with a longer-term aspiration of
delivering international speeches, demonstrations and guest lecturing.

Key Skills

• Advanced numeracy and data handling skills

• Well developed communication skills, both written and verbal, derived from numerous essays,
reports and presentations delivered at both university and college, supported by skills learnt
from working in customer service
• Accomplished problem solving and teamworking ability, including ability to take initiative
and/or leadership role when required
• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines as demonstrated successfully at
university, college and work
• Extensive experience with an array of animals including dogs, horses, reptiles and small rodents
providing a range of handling skills
• Lab experience gained during college and university including slide preparations, dissection
techniques and use of a microscope
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to each project undertaken
• Proficiency in Microsoft office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as strong email,
social media and telephone skills

Education

Writtle University College

(2016 - present)
BSc Animal Science (hons)
First year: 67% (2:1)
Capel Manor College
(2014-2016)
Extended Diploma in Animal Management: D*D*D*

Southgate Secondary School

(2005-2010)
9 GCSEs A*-C including Maths (A*), Science (ABB) and English (BB)

Work Experience

Part-time Cashier, Preston’s Garages, Writtle

(May 2017 – Present)

Duties Include:
• Cashier work
• Fuel Pump control
• Locking up
• Independent work
• Stock maintenance
• General cleaning

Key results:
• Confidence when working independently
• Responsibility when cashing up, locking shop and setting alarm/forecourt closure
• Use of touchscreen till system
• General knowledge of pump control, fuel and basic car needs gained

Part-time Student Ambassador, Writtle University College, Writtle

(February 2017 – Present)

Duties include:
• Assisting with open days, information events and other marketing events
• Working as part of a team
• Giving campus tours
• Running stalls at events
• Discussing courses and facilities with prospective students and their parents

Key results:
• Gained greater confidence when publicly speaking and working independently
• Ability to confidently discuss courses, answer questions and handle large groups of 20+ people
Capel Manor College (unpaid work experience)
(September 2014 – August 2016)

Duties included:
• Assisting at open days
• Maintenance of multiple animal enclosures
• Handling multiple animals
• Discussing animals and courses with prospective students and the public

Key results:
• Confidence speaking publicly
• Increased knowledge of animal handling

Forty Hall Farm (unpaid work experience)

(February 2015 – February 2016)

Duties included:
• Lambing
• Working with a Clydesdale Gelding

Key results:
• Grooming, turning out, mucking out and long reining of heavy horse
• Talking to the public about Clydesdales
• Confidence around heavy horses and other farm animals
• Lone working
• Working as part of a team when monitoring lambs

Private Heavy Horse Groom (unpaid work experience)

(June 2015 – Summer 2016)

Duties included:
• Grooming, showing, displaying, long reigning and harrowing with a Clydesdale Mare

Key Results:
• Confidence when handling large horses
• Traditional mane braiding of Clydesdale mare learnt
• Traditional farm methods i.e. harrowing learnt
• Confidence when discussing breed at public events

RSPCA Café, South Mymms (unpaid work experience)

(April 2013 – January 2015)

Duties included:
• Making drinks and food for customers
• Cashier work; handling money
Key results:
• Key health and safety skills learnt within a small kitchen
• Level 2 Food Safety accreditation gained
 • Customer relations

Northgate School (unpaid work experience)

(July 2011)

Key results:
• Curated an Art Show attended by the Mayor of Barnet
• Wrote the opening speech
• Exhibited several pieces of own work in the show

Part-time Sales Assistant, Greensleeves Dry Cleaners, Cockfosters

(Summer 2010)

Duties included:
• Washing and folding clothes
• Preparing dry cleaned clothes for return to customer
• Cashier work; use of till and money transference during sales
• Bank runs to deposit money

Key results:
• Learnt key customer service skills
• Worked as part of a team

Southgate Secondary School (unpaid work experience)

(September 2005 – October 2010)

Duties Included:
• Assisting with open days
• Taking prospective students on tours of facilities and speaking about courses
• Making and providing beverages for parents and teachers
• Running stalls for fairs and bazaars

Hobbies & Interests

I have a keen interest in animals which although was present since I was a young child having owned
multiple pets and been around family dogs and horses, the idea to pursue a career in the Animal
Industry, was mainly triggered by my dog. I have an orange roan, show strain, English Cocker Spaniel
bitch, I have participated in Ringcraft, Obedience and Agility training with her. I have also exhibited
her at multiple fun, open and champ shows around the South of England, where we have achieved
a variety of results. Whilst attending training classes with her I also had the opportunity to handle
multiple other dogs in the ring, on the table and during other events, allowing me to further my
dog handling abilities. I also enjoy walking my dog and exploring new places, I also further my
knowledge of dogs by reading books and journals around canine subjects which interest me such
as anatomy and genetics.

Since starting university I have also become a member of the rugby team and have played in every
match for the past two years as either number 5 or 8. Being a member of a team with a range of
 strong individuals has provided great support and enriched my learning and life in general. I have
also watched and attended rugby matches outside of the university environment.

I founded and am the current president of the Writtle University College Student Union LGBTQIA+
Society. I will be going into it’s third year as president having just being elected to maintain my
position. The society is primarily social although has dealt with a few serious issues on campus with
full support from the appropriate staff. We also spread awareness and provide a safe place where
all are represented.

Additionally, I volunteer with YoungMinds, an organisation which promotes the mental health and
wellbeing of young people under 25. It is an area that I am passionate about having had both
personal and close experiences with. I have also had the opportunity to write a blog piece which
focused on mental health within the LGBTQ+ community, tying two of my passions together.

I am also an avid crafter; I primarily crochet and sew. I also enjoy playing Pokémon with my partner,
dog and friends in the community.

References

Multiple references are available on request.