Ben Barnes
Bristol,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in decking and landscape construction, adept at handling heavy machinery and executing risk assessments. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in team building and problem-solving. Proficient in biodiversity understanding and species identification, complemented by fieldwork competence and bird survey execution. Committed to enhancing project outcomes through effective inventory management and upselling strategies, while maintaining a calm demeanour under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
assistant Ecologist
Artech
Bristol, England
03.2025 - Current
- Contributed towards animal habitat preservation by conducting regular surveys and studies.
- Assessed the environmental impact of industrial activities on local ecosystems.
- Led public information sessions about the importance of biodiversity conservation efforts.
- Published several articles in respected ecology journals, contributing to professional discourse.
- Developed comprehensive ecological impact assessments for proposed construction projects.
- Organised regular field trips to gather vital data on native flora and fauna populations.
Landscape gardener site lead
brothers landscaping
Bristol, England
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Controlled pests naturally with environmentally friendly methods ensuring healthy growth of plants.
- Advised clients on plant selection, considering climate suitability thus increasing plant survival rate.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, turning it into reality.
- Provided continuous maintenance services, securing long-term client relations.
- Cleared rubbish from thesite, leaving a clean the site the site clean and and tidy work area behind.
- Handled transportation of materials without any damage, ensuring smooth execution of tasks.
- Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities.
- Handled procurement of necessary materials and supplies within clear budgetary guidelines.
- Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.
- Led labouring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
- Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
- Closely managed site operations, keeping team production at optimal pace.
- Managed site safety and security to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and risk to workers.
- Managed project schedules with meticulous attention to detail.
- Developed contingency plans to mitigate potential risks.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows.
- Scheduled daily, weekly and seasonal gardening tasks to organise workload.
- Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
- Planned and planted items according to season and growing conditions.
- Maintained plant condition through considered pruning, trimming and treatment.
- Discussed long and short-term plans directly with clients, offering invaluable advice relating to proper gardening.
- Managed tool, equipment and material inventory to support availability.
- Took care of gardening equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours,weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Landscape gardener
Jeremy were
Wells, Somerset
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Removed waste materials from site efficiently, leaving clean and tidy spaces post-work completion.
- Provided routine care to trees for prolonged life span.
- Maintained paved paths and patios with pressure washing activities, restoring original appearance.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by planting, pruning and cultivating a variety of plants.
- Increased lawn health through regular mowing, watering and fertilising tasks.
- Performed weeding tasks frequently, resulting in cleaner looking gardens.
- Prepared flower beds prior to planting, ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth.
- Achieved greener lawns by performing aeration and scarifying tasks regularly.
- Lifted and moved heavy items in line with health and safety policies.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Worked on hard landscaping projects such as driveways and patios.
Landscape gardener Team lead
lazy days
Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided continuous maintenance services, securing long-term client relations.
- Designed customised garden layouts to the client's satisfaction.
- Trained junior landscapers; ensured adherence to safety protocols at all times.
- Carried out regular lawn maintenance tasks; achieved fresh-looking gardens throughout the year.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, turning it into reality.
- Cleared rubbish from the site, leaving a clean and tidy work area behind.
- Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
- Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
- Supported new hires through the onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
- Expertly led teams of 2 to strict time requirements and budget to ensure job satisfaction and get past any hurdles
- I was able to learn to quote for jobs, meet customers and help design their gardens
Tent installation worker / Team lead
weight canvas
Wincanton, Somerset
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked under challenging weather conditions, demonstrated resilience and adaptability.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies needed to install tents effectively.
- Complied strictly with health and safety regulations whilst working at various sites.
- Conducted post-installation checks ensuring all parts were secure, enhancing client confidence in services provided.
- Enhanced company reputation for reliable installations with diligent work ethic,
- planned and instructed a team for glastionbery-festival. and weddings and social events with time constraints. Showing my employer I was capable of getting jobs done,
- i did this for 2 seasons and was asked to do a third year. i was valuable to the team able to train and instruct employees
ask italin
ASK Italian
Wells, Somerset
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
GCSEs -
Blue school
Wells, Somerset 09.2004 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Carpentry
Bridgwater college
Bridgwater, Somerset 09.2010 - 09.2017
Skills
- Landscape construction
- Knowledge of safety procedures
- Construction basics
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Upselling
- Calm under pressure
- Species identification aptitude
- Biodiversity understanding
- Fieldwork competence
- Bird surveys conducting
- Team building
- Inventory management
Affiliations
- Planning social events with over 2000 member with over 300 reviews and running hundreds of different events and meeting all traps of people around the world able to brin people together in a small and big scale showing that im a friendly and outgoing person to the Bristol and Somerset area with events still growing and more members showing up.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
assistant Ecologist
Artech
03.2025 - Current
Landscape gardener site lead
brothers landscaping
08.2022 - 02.2025
Landscape gardener
Jeremy were
05.2021 - 07.2022
Tent installation worker / Team lead
weight canvas
04.2020 - 09.2020
Landscape gardener Team lead
lazy days
04.2019 - 04.2021
ask italin
ASK Italian
03.2017 - 05.2019
A-Levels - Carpentry
Bridgwater college
09.2010 - 09.2017
GCSEs -
Blue school
09.2004 - 07.2010
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