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Conor Davies

Largs,North Ayrshire

Summary

Achievement-driven professional with a First-Class Honours Bachelor's degree awarded with Distinction in Criminology/Criminal Justice. Skilled in risk management, safety compliance, research, problem-solving, and project delivery. Adaptable, resilient, and committed to achieving high standards in challenging environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Tree surgeon & climber

Ayrshire Tree surgeons LTD
Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire
2016.02 - 2016.03
  • Used rigging techniques to safely lower heavy branches from great heights.
  • Executed crown thinning, reduction and lifting with precision.
  • Maintained arboricultural tools for optimal performance on the field.
  • Implemented safety measures whilst working at heights.
  • Safely cutting down trees in confined or difficult spaces using advanced ropes and rigging techniques.

Delivery/Workshop Operative

MJ & Timber
Greenock, Inverclyde
2012.08 - 2013.01
  • Assisted in managing time effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Helped load and unload deliveries to improve resource distribution.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations to reduce workplace incidents.
  • Supported general labour tasks to ensure timely delivery.
  • Cleared debris from worksite to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Handled loading and unloading of delivery vehicles and customer cars safely.
  • Served customers by accurately picking, measuring, and cutting timber orders.
  • Organised stock to keep yard tidy and navigable.
  • Conducted stock checks to monitor inventory and report damaged goods.
  • Secured loads with straps and ropes to prevent shifting during transit.

Milk and paper round

W&J Brown
Largs, North Ayrshire
2011.08 - 2012.08
  • Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
  • Acquired and implemented new skills swiftly, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Completed assignments successfully under tight deadlines.
  • Managed early morning starts before 5:00 am or 6:00 am to ensure timely delivery of papers and fresh milk.
  • Entrusted with the collection and handling of cash.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree - Criminology/Criminal Justice

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Paisley, Renfrewshire
2022.09 - 2026.07

Certificate of Higher Education - HNC Social Sciences

West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde
2021.08 - 2022.07

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NC Higher Social Sciences and Criminology

West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde
2020.08 - 2021.07

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Nc Police Studies

West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde
2018.08 - 2019.07

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Introduction to Criminal Justice

West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde
2017.08 - 2018.07

City & Guilds NPTC Tree Surgery & Chainsaw

Ayrshire college
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
2014.08 - 2015.07

Skills

  • Calmness under pressure
  • Task endurance
  • Machinery handling
  • Climbing and rescue
  • Hazard anticipation
  • Risk management and safety standards
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Research and evidence synthesis
  • Project management and execution
  • Public speaking and presentation skills
  • Self-sufficiency and independence
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Resilience and adaptability

Affiliations

Interests include hiking, outdoor activities, health and fitness, and personal development. I enjoy setting goals, maintaining an active lifestyle, and continually challenging myself both physically and professionally.

Certification

  • SIA Door Supervisor Licence holder.
  • Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry.
  • Valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Certificate.
  • Trained in conflict management, customer service, emergency response, and maintaining safety and security standards.
  • Fully qualified Tree Surgeon with NPTC/LANTRA certifications including:CS30 (Unit 201): Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Timber.
    CS31 (Unit 202): Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.
    CS38 (Units 206/306): Tree Climbing, Aerial Rescue, and Rope & Harness Operations.
    CS39 (Unit 308): Aerial Cutting and Use of a Chainsaw from Rope and Harness.
  • Trained in arboricultural safety, tree felling, aerial rescue, climbing operations, machinery handling, and risk assessment.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree - Criminology/Criminal Justice

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
2022.09 - 2026.07

Certificate of Higher Education - HNC Social Sciences

West College Scotland
2021.08 - 2022.07

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NC Higher Social Sciences and Criminology

West College Scotland
2020.08 - 2021.07

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Nc Police Studies

West College Scotland
2018.08 - 2019.07

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Introduction to Criminal Justice

West College Scotland
2017.08 - 2018.07

Tree surgeon & climber

Ayrshire Tree surgeons LTD
2016.02 - 2016.03

City & Guilds NPTC Tree Surgery & Chainsaw

Ayrshire college
2014.08 - 2015.07

Delivery/Workshop Operative

MJ & Timber
2012.08 - 2013.01

Milk and paper round

W&J Brown
2011.08 - 2012.08
Conor Davies