I am personable with a passion for working to a high standard to meet the needs of any task. Noted for seeing tasks through to completion and enjoy learning new techniques to always improve upon. I thrive working within a team and on my own initiative. Never afraid of hard work, I have four years’ experience of gardening having, prior to university, created leaflets and a website to build a small base of customers and regularly take care of their gardens. I also have experience within a team of dry-stone wall builders, as well as being a crew member within a team, involved in the set up and stewarding for a whole range of events. I am tidy and take pride in both my appearance and my work.
Having just graduated from University with a first class honours I am filled with optimism and excitement of a future within the landscape realm. I am confident in my ability as a designer, a thinker, as well as in my skills using CAD and adobe programs. Despite this, I know there is so much still to learn and improve upon and would love an opportunity to develop both my skills and knowledge.
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St Mary's Menston, Leeds (2009-2016)
GCSE (2014)
A:
Mathematics, Art and PE
B:
English Literature, English Language, Double Science, Product Design
Merit:
Information Technology
A Level (2016)
C:
Art, Product Design, Geography
University of Gloucestershire (2016-2019)
A First in Landscape Architecture BA (Hons)
Core skills
- Motivated, industrious and willing to carry out instructions
- Friendly, approachable and working well in a team
- Positive attitude and a focus on customer satisfaction
- Good eye for detail, co-ordination and presentation
- Confident and polite manner
Good level of skills on all programs below:
- Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign
- 2D and 3D CAD: AutoCad, SketchUp
- Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Drawing: Early conceptual sketches, Quick 3D shapes and form, Detailed Drawing
Interests
I enjoy several sports. I regularly played football at team level until I started university. Getting involved with other sports at school such as tennis and cricket, as well as participating in the Cheltenham half marathon in October 2018. Growing up I have always had strong influences and an interest in both the rural and urban environment around me, which has been evident in my hobbies in photography, drawing, painting and building. Which I believe has directed me to who and where I am at today. Always having a keen interest in sustainability and the connection between the man-made and nature.
Employment History
Labourer and Dry-Stone Wall Assistant – Axis Walling (July 2015 started as school work experience and stayed on two summers working)
Working as part of a dry stone walling team reporting directly to the company owner.
Duties
- Preparation of materials ready for wall building
- Building walls under supervision
- Keeping area clean, tidy and minimising hazards
Self employment - Gardening and tidying (June 2013 – current)
I built and designed my own website entitled ‘Smarten the garden’ and leaflets to advertise to my local area. Now often working for customers within the area.
Duties
- Discussing with a client their vision and executing it
- Weeding, gardening and general tidying of gardens
- Building small rockeries and garden
- Clearing away garden waste
Event Staff, Cheltenham (Sept 2018 – July 2019)
Working within a team as crew member, event control, and stewarding staff to a whole range of events – corporate, festival, charity and more.
Duties
- Setting up events (Exhibitions/ concerts/ business gatherings/ Cheltenham Racecourse events etc.)
- Maintaining the organisation of the warehouse
- Making sure the correct number of chairs, tables etc. are supplied and in the correct place
References
Available on request