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Lowri Thomas

    • About Me:

      Hello! I’m Lowri. I’m a half Welsh, half English, animal-loving, travel-enthusiast, currently living in Bristol.

    • My pronouns are:

      she/her

    • My Work:

      I analyse (look at) data for an environmental and engineering company. I’m on a graduate scheme with the company which means I will get the chance to explore different roles too.

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      My job as a data analyst is quite varied! There are a couple of tasks I do very regularly though.

      Firstly, I use an online programme to create maps of different habitats and data from farms. Secondly, I write code that will build a website. I then share that website with clients, such as farmers, and they can use it to help answer questions about their data.

      Some of my other tasks include carrying out research, such as market research into competing companies, and creating surveys for people who work in the field to use.

      For my role, I mainly work at a desk with 2 or 3 computer screens in front of me to help me work faster. Sometimes I’ll have meetings/calls to attend, other days I’m left to work independently, but my colleagues are only ever a Teams message/email away!

    • My Typical Day:

      My typical work day is from 9am -5:30pm with a lunch break in the middle. It’s quite flexible and some days I can start or finish later if I want to. I make sure to go for at least one walk a day, either before work or on my lunch break.

       

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      I wake up between 7:30 – 8:00 am depending on whether I am going into the office or working from home. I have my breakfast (overnight oats) and on some days I like to start by taking a short walk around where I live.

      I start work anytime between 8:30 and 9:00 am, it’s quite flexible! My job involves being at a desk and I usually have 2 or 3 computer screens in front of me. In the middle of the day I’ll eat lunch and either watch tv, chat with colleagues or go for another quick walk.

      I finish work at around 5:30 pm. Straight after, I usually go to the gym or go for a run to help unwind from the work day.

    CV

    • Education:

      • 2011 – 2016 – Katherine Lady Berkeley’s Secondary School
      • 2016 – 2018 – Katherine Lady Berkeley’s Sixth Form
      • 2018 – 2023 – University of Leeds

    • Qualifications:

      • GCSEs: Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (A), Maths (A), English Literature (A*), English Language (A*), Geography (A*), German (A), History (A), Religious Education (A*), Physical Education (A*)
      • A-Levels: Biology (A), Geography (A), Psychology (A)
      • University degree: Integrated Masters of Biology and Bachelor of Science in Zoology

    • Work History:

      • During my school years, I completed a lot of work experience and voluntary roles at veterinary practices, zoos, farms and equestrian centers. This experience was really valuable. It taught me a lot about the jobs, it built my confidence and it gave me skills that employers always look for.
      • 2020-2021 – 10 months spent working at Bristol Zoo as a zookeeper for my year in industry that was part of my degree. This role involved learning a lot about animal care and behaviour and also taking part in research studies. This job was really interesting and gave me skills and knowledge that were essential in helping me secure my first job after I graduated university.

    • Current Job:

      Currently, I’m on a graduate scheme. Graduate schemes are where you join a company after finishing university, and then work 9 – 12 months in two or three different roles. I am currently on my first 9 month placement working as a data analyst for ADAS who are a consultancy firm in the agricultural (farming) world. This current job has been really useful in teaching me lots of new data analyst skills and computer software.

      In a few months time however, I’ll be moving into a new role which I have yet to choose. Doing a graduate scheme has really benefited me as when I finished university I wasn’t sure what job I wanted and so the fact that I can try out a few different roles is really useful to me and will help me pick up a wide variety of skills, experience and knowledge.

    • Employer:

      My current employer is RSK who are an international engineering and environmental consultancy. The RSK group is made up of around 300 companies that they own, like how Mars chocolate bars own Maltesers, Celebrations, Skittles and many more brands.

      This means that they have expertise in lots of different areas of the environmental industry which is great for me as I’m new to my career and still wanting to learn more about the industry.

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Nature-loving data analyst

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        Veterinary surgeon

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        Never

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        I'd either be a vet or a field researcher abroad.

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Taylor Swift

        What's your favourite food?

        Sushi

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        My first wish would obviously be for unlimited wishes. If that's not allowed, I would wish for myself to be better at making decisions...

        Tell us a joke.

        When is the moon the heaviest? When it's full!

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