Daniel Farquharson
Ivybridge,Devon
Summary
Skilled professional with background in gardening work and extensive plant knowledge. Cares for new and established growth using proper techniques for long-term health and appearance. Multitasks smoothly and expertly cares for plants with diverse needs. Dependable gardener with smooth multitasking and planning abilities. Directs landscaping maintenance with firm scheduling and resource management skills. Offers expertise in fertilisers, pest management and plant health.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gardener supervisor
Evergreen Landscspes Ltd
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and bushes.
- Worked reliably in outdoor conditions, executing tasks in line with gardening schedule.
- Completed planning, digging and weeding of flower beds and borders.
- Cleared and prepared planting areas using hand tools.
- Managed tool, equipment and material inventory to support availability.
- Managed seasonal maintenance of flowers, shrubs, walled gardens, woodland gardens and parks.
- Maintained and serviced garden machinery, increasing average equipment lifespan.
Gardening assistant
Lady P M Hobson (Glenamoy Estate)
Mill Hill, Barnet
01.2011 - 05.2024
- Pruned and trimmed trees and bushes.
- Worked reliably in outdoor conditions, executing tasks in line with gardening schedule.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Removed rubbish and discarded plant pieces to restore gardens to attractive, professional states.
- Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.
Bank cashier
HSBC
Barnet, Hertfordshire
08.1987 - 03.1992
- Cross-sold bank products to meet customer needs.
- Followed security procedures, minimising risk of theft.
- Provided change and receipts promptly, increasing transaction speed.
- Conducted end-of-day reconciliation, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Balanced daily accounts for accurate record-keeping.
- Recorded all transactions meticulously for accountability.
- Assisted customers with queries, improving overall experience.
- Processed cash deposits and withdrawals for customers.
- Assisted customers with questions about products, services and terms.
- Suggested additional products and services matching customer needs.
Education
O levels - English,Maths,Geography,German,Biology,Design and Tech
Queen Elizabeth Boys School
Barnet 09.1982 - 07.1987
Skills
- Customer relations
- Diverse plant knowledge
- Plant maintenance
- Pesticide spraying
- Plant propagation
- Landscape design
- Pest and disease control
- Garden maintenance
- Fruit tree maintenance
- Hard landscaping
- Weed control
- Lawnmower operation
- Formal planting
Affiliations
- golf,fishing,nature walks
Certification
First Aid,P1 spraying certificate
References
Please contact Mark@glenamoy.co.uk for most recent long term employment history.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gardener supervisor
Evergreen Landscspes Ltd
05.2024 - 08.2024
Gardening assistant
Lady P M Hobson (Glenamoy Estate)
01.2011 - 05.2024
Bank cashier
HSBC
08.1987 - 03.1992
O levels - English,Maths,Geography,German,Biology,Design and Tech
Queen Elizabeth Boys School
09.1982 - 07.1987
First Aid,P1 spraying certificate
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