Adam Howe
Newbury,West Berkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional specializing in eco-friendly practices with a solid background in customer service. Proficient in cash handling and numeracy, ensuring accurate transactions and financial integrity. Recognized for patience and composure in advising customers, enhancing overall experience. Committed to promoting sustainable solutions in outdoor working environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Gardener
Self-employed
Newbury, West Berkshire
2025.06 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow gardeners to execute large-scale landscaping projects, enhancing team efficiency.
- Applied fertilisers and pesticides to improve plant health.
- Mowed lawns regularly to maintain tidy appearance.
- Built flower beds to promote garden biodiversity.
- Removed weeds regularly, promoting healthier growth for desired plants.
- Pruned overgrown shrubs, enhancing the garden's overall look.
Tree worker
Jadecliff
Newbury, West Berkshire
2025.10 - 2026.01
- Utilised knowledge of local flora for accurate identification and care of various species.
- Provided professional advice on tree care to clients for enhanced understanding and maintenance.
- Implemented proper site clean-up procedures after tree cutting activities, promoting a safe and tidy environment.
- Improved landscape aesthetics with skilled planting, pruning, and shaping techniques,.
- Identified plant diseases through detailed inspection; recommended appropriate treatments accordingly.
- Operated heavy machinery such as wood chippers and stump grinders for task completion,.
Sales assistant
Poundstretcher
Newbury, West Berkshire
2020.03 - 2021.07
- Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Sales assistant
Yew Tree Garden Centre
Newbury, West Berkshire
2018.10 - 2019.01
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
- Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
Education
A-Levels - Mathematics
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2017.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels - Further Mathematics
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2017.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels - Chemistry
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Further Mathematics
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Additional Science
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Computer Science
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - English Language
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Business Studies
Park House School
Newbury, West Berkshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- Eco-Friendly practices
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Outdoor working familiarity
- Numeracy competence
- Patience and composure
- Customer advising
Timeline
Tree worker
Jadecliff
2025.10 - 2026.01
Gardener
Self-employed
2025.06 - Current
Sales assistant
Poundstretcher
2020.03 - 2021.07
Sales assistant
Yew Tree Garden Centre
2018.10 - 2019.01
A-Levels - Mathematics
Park House School
2017.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels - Further Mathematics
Park House School
2017.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels - Chemistry
Park House School
2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Park House School
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Further Mathematics
Park House School
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Additional Science
Park House School
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Computer Science
Park House School
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - English Language
Park House School
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Park House School
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Business Studies
Park House School
2015.09 - 2017.06