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Simon Bolton

Simon Bolton

Manchester,Greater Manchester
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Summary

Organised and dependable Field Archaeologist with 5 years of commercial experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Hard working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Able to adapt for company needs such as PPE and tools buyer and drive a multitude of vehicles including minibuses.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Landscape Architect

Self Employed
Bolton, Lancashire
05.2008 - Current
  • Produced immaculate garden plans with planting schemes, wooden structures and water features.
  • Managed large portfolio of commercial and domestic properties sometimes up to 6 properties per day.
  • Regularly consulted with clients and customers to develop concepts and designs.
  • Applied global plant knowledge to create tailored and innovative designs.
  • Maintained trees and shrubs to create neat and accessible outdoor spaces.
  • Managed outdoor spaces, ensuring thorough maintenance, upkeep and preservation.
  • Completed projects in budget and on time.

Academic Student Advisor (part-time)

Clear links Support
Bolton, Lancashire
03.2009 - 03.2014
  • Assisted students with disabilities during their courses helping them with academic work and study.
  • Helped up to 15 students over 5 years on one to one basis helping them perform to their best academic ability.
  • Helped students increase grades through work research and productivity.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.

Conservation Officer

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Wigan, Lancashire
03.2002 - 05.2008
  • Planned and implemented conservation projects by investigating sites, providing documentation, designing detailed plans and preparing reports.
  • Used technical knowledge to optimize wetland restoration easements and other proposed plans.
  • Installed and maintained data collection of Fauna. Organised recording and species counts.
  • Managed 20 volunteers carrying out multiple tasks within difficult climates and terrain.

Site Assistant

Eachtra Archaeology Ltd
Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
11.2003 - 02.2006
  • Kept safe, organised workspace by closely monitoring site operations for up to 20 workers.
  • Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
  • Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
  • Stored, maintained and cleaned construction equipment.
  • Prepared sites and surfaces for documenting.
  • Transported materials using hauling and hoisting equipment.

Park Ranger (Volunteer)

National Trust
Morden, Merton
02.2001 - 03.2002
  • Maintained 21 acre site of meadow, wood, wetland, formal gardens and river along with its infrastructure.
  • Provided timely and accurate records of work, always carried out with high standards.
  • Managed team tasks or projects alone discussing outcomes and providing feedback.
  • Deterred vandalism and antisocial activity by providing high-profile park presence through daily graffiti/litter removal patrols.
  • Trained with and operated light and heavy equipment including tractors, chainsaws and maintenance equipment.
  • Worked with other conservation bodies occasionally

Volunteer Worker

Durham University
Durham, County Durham
11.1998 - 04.2001
  • Oversaw daily operations achieving high productivity levels
  • Tasked other volunteers productively
  • Helped organisation maintain accurate financial and operational records.
  • Escorted service users to allocated activities, providing warm social interaction to build positive relationships.
  • Assisted with running group sessions, encouraging members to actively participate for improved support.
  • Executed community events aimed toward teenagers and young adults.
  • Cleaned up allotments, parks and community spaces.

Army Corporal, Royal Military Police.

Ministry of Defence
Winchester, Hampshire
09.1986 - 07.1999
  • Involved with large scale military operations and exercises over 13 years requiring teamwork skills and ability to work well under pressure and take on responsibility.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities in pressured combat environments to maintain optimal troop morale and safety.
  • Deployed with troops across missions, ensuring focus on safety and tactical considerations in troops and resource allocation.
  • Demonstrated proven military drill, weaponry and combat techniques, leading by example in mentoring guest military personnel.
  • Ensured safe, appropriate, responsible military equipment use, maintaining continued compliance with health and safety regulations.

Labourer

West Coast Council
Zeehan, West Coast, Tasmania
06.1996 - 11.1996
  • Enthusiastically picked up various labouring and construction tasks across site to aid team success.
  • Renovated and restored buildings to meet client needs.
  • Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
  • Transported goods and materials safely and securely to prevent damage and loss.
  • Mixed and laid concrete with excellent planning and measuring skills.
  • Safely and responsibly transported construction supplies to relevant locations, aiding effective, efficient labouring operations.
  • Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology

Durham University, Durham
09.1998 - 08.2001

Skills

  • Hard landscaping
  • Soft landscaping
  • Woodland creation
  • Sustainable land management
  • Urban design strategies
  • Staff supervision
  • Land planning
  • Materials research
  • Tree variety knowledge
  • Fertiliser knowledge
  • Pruning skills
  • Native species knowledge
  • Invasive and non invasive plant removal procedures
  • Use of large range of horticulture and landscaping equipment

Timeline

Academic Student Advisor (part-time) - Clear links Support
03.2009 - 03.2014
Landscape Architect - Self Employed
05.2008 - Current
Site Assistant - Eachtra Archaeology Ltd
11.2003 - 02.2006
Conservation Officer - British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
03.2002 - 05.2008
Park Ranger (Volunteer) - National Trust
02.2001 - 03.2002
Volunteer Worker - Durham University
11.1998 - 04.2001
Durham University - Bachelor of Arts, Archaeology
09.1998 - 08.2001
Labourer - West Coast Council
06.1996 - 11.1996
Army Corporal, Royal Military Police. - Ministry of Defence
09.1986 - 07.1999

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