Daniel McLaren
London,Southwark
Summary
Passionate gardener with relative experience in horticulture. Extensive plant knowledge enriched with willingness to learn. Strong desire to perform to best of ability, which is supported by having been awarded the Jack Petchey award on two occasions additionally, Southwark Stars 2024 volunteer champion.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trainee Gardener
Myddleton House
Enfield, London
10.2024 - Current
- Completed 150 hours of work experience with tasks including seasonal pruning, lawn maintenance and solo restoration projects.
- Engaged with curious visitors and provided knowledge to garden-related queries.
Young Trainer
Association For Young Peoples Health
Southwark, London
02.2024 - Current
- Helped to improve health services for young people in Southwark by developing and delivering training workshops for healthcare professionals on young people's views and experiences.
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Step Out Mentoring
Southwark, London
10.2023 - Current
- Organised and led engaging activities for youth mentoring charity, for purpose of equipping youth with basic gardening skills.
- Cultivated unused garden bed to grow vegetables. herbs and ornamental plants for interest of youths and residents.
Volunteer Gardener on Committee
Ruskin Park
Southwark, London, Southwark
10.2022 - Current
- Led volunteers in planting out crops ensuring correct spacing and depth.
Education
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Horticultiure -
Capel Manor
Enfield, London 09.2020 - 07.2021
Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture -
Walworth Garden
London, England 05.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
- Firm understanding of principles within horticulture
- Overcome challenges using critical thinking
- Passionate about people's wellbeing
- Strong attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee Gardener
Myddleton House
10.2024 - Current
Young Trainer
Association For Young Peoples Health
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Step Out Mentoring
10.2023 - Current
Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture -
Walworth Garden
05.2023 - 04.2024
Volunteer Gardener on Committee
Ruskin Park
10.2022 - Current
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Horticultiure -
Capel Manor
09.2020 - 07.2021
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