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Summary

Over 20yrs experience in horticulture, landscaping, project management, apprentice assessor, consultation and planting schemes. Budget planning, sourcing of materials and resources. Organised, methodical but flexible and able to make decisions. 

Profile Outline

I have over 20 years horticultural experience, self employed landscaping, maintenance, project management, consultation and a period as an apprentice assessor. I run all aspects of my business and have been part of teams creating outdoor spaces for care homes, show gardens, sensory gardens and schools. I have good plant knowledge, can organise and carry out projects and am used to dealing with budgets and managing customer expectations. I have an excellent network of trades and good relationships with a long list of suppliers. I am happy to work solo and can prioritise and make decisions, equally I love to work with new people and share ideas. My speciality is in creating planting schemes for a wide range of environments backed up with horticultural qualifications and experience. I have dealt with volunteer groups and community projects locally to me. I am keen to learn new skills and even go in a slightly different direction maybe conservation projects, land management or wildlife issues.  I wouldnt say I am expert but I am certainly confident in my abilities and happy to say when I am unsure or dont know. 

Available for Work in the Following Sectors

  • Community
  • Horticulture
  • Volunteer Development
  • Urban/Greenspace
  • Ecology
  • Other

Preferred Employment Location

  • England - West Midlands

Experience

  • Intermediate - A few years of professional experience

Availability

  • One off jobs
  • Short term contracts
  • Longer contracts with short or unusual hours
  • Happy to tender for longer or more complex projects
  • May be available at short notice
  • Would be happy to join your roster of experts

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