Alexander Barrington Thompson-Byer
Balivanich,Isle of Benbecula
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Advocate combining 14 years of business management experience with a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals. Delivered impactful emotional support through a strong understanding of ADHD and neurodiversity while running a successful business. Aimed at utilising empathy, resilience, and interpersonal skills to enhance remote emotional support and coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Co-op Food
Creagory, North Uist, Scotland
11.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
- Provided empathy and regular connection to vulnerable adults in the community.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints with professionalism.
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
Seaweed Harvester
Uist Asco
North Uist
03.2021 - Current
- Managed workload independently and organised time effectively.
- Harvested ascophyllum nodosum (rockweed) using hand tools and nets for shore delivery.
- Experienced in cold, wet conditions while operating boat machinery.
- Supported quality control processes, ensuring that all outgoing produce met stringent standards.
- Managed inventory of equipment ensuring tools were well-maintained and readily available.
- Performed basic service, repair or maintenance activities on farm equipment to fix minor faults or prevent major failures.
Social media content creator
Growing in the Wind - self employed
North Uist
12.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging social media content to boost follower engagement and brand visibility.
- Produced video content through scripting, filming, and editing to reach wider audiences.
- Monitored industry trends to deliver timely, relevant content for target markets.
- Utilized advanced editing and photography tools to enhance storytelling techniques.
- Wrote and refined blog posts and articles, significantly increasing web traffic.
- Engaged confidently with online communities through messages and comments to strengthen connections.
Head Gardener
Mantra Landscapes
London
05.2014 - 08.2020
- Used wide range of tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools to complete garden projects.
- Mowed and edged grassed areas regularly, maintaining trimmed appearance and excellent grass health.
- Pruned trees and shrubs, ensuring proper shape and promoting healthy growth patterns.
- Conditioned soil to enhance nutrient availability for healthy plant growth.
- Managed pest control in gardens with eco-friendly methods, minimising plant disease and damage.
- Propagated plants using seeds and cuttings.
- Consulted with clients to clarify garden needs and align on vision.
- Tidied sites after hedge, tree and branch removal, keeping areas safe and hazard-free.
- Provided ongoing empathetic support and a listening ear to vulnerable adults.
Education
A-Levels - Understanding Mental health
West college Scotland
Glasgow2026
NVQ Level 2 - Art & Design
Croydon college
London, ENG2004
GCSEs - Maths & English: B-C
Elliot School
London, ENG2002
Skills
- Route optimisation
- Remote IT skills
- Effective record keeping
- Problem solving
- Crisis management
- Empathetic communication
- Active listening
- Permaculture and gardening
- Creative writing
Hobbies and interests
- Personal growth, improving mental health skills and supporting others
- Crofting 9.5 acres of land in the Outer Hebrides
- Permaculture, nature and increasing biodiversity
- Tree planting and hill walking
- Ukulele, cats and digging duck ponds
Additional Information
- I am starting a Criminology and Psychology degree with the Open University this September to back my practical interests with formal theory.
- Alongside this, I bring 20 years of personal experience navigating therapeutic spaces including CBT, EMDR, one-to-one, and group therapy.
- This lived experience gives me a deep, firsthand understanding of what it feels like to seek help. It allows me to build instant rapport, listen without judgment, and handle sensitive situations with genuine empathy. Combined with my self motivation, this makes me well suited to support individuals effectively and resiliently in a remote triage environment.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Co-op Food
11.2024 - Current
Seaweed Harvester
Uist Asco
03.2021 - Current
Social media content creator
Growing in the Wind - self employed
12.2019 - Current
Head Gardener
Mantra Landscapes
05.2014 - 08.2020
A-Levels - Understanding Mental health
West college Scotland
NVQ Level 2 - Art & Design
Croydon college
GCSEs - Maths & English: B-C
Elliot School