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