DREW EDWARD WILLIAMS
Exeter,UK
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in groundskeeping and landscape designing, specialising in weed control techniques and plant health knowledge. Demonstrates proficiency in flower bed cultivation, pesticide usage, and lawn care, ensuring optimal grounds maintenance. Known for adaptability to weather changes and strong problem-solving skills, complemented by leadership abilities. Committed to enhancing outdoor spaces through innovative landscaping solutions while maintaining high standards of environmental care.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work history
Groundsman
A.J.D. Lanscape Gardens
- Grounds maintenance:
- Maintained pristine condition of lawns by regular mowing, trimming and fertilisation.
- Maintained flower beds by planting, weeding, and trimming regularly.
- This is a family business run by myself and my Dad , i worked alongside all over jobs.
Work Away Farm/Ranch Assistant
Potmesil Ranch
Antioch, Nebraska
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Looking after beef cattle livestock
- Maintained animal health by regular feeding and watering tasks.
- Enhanced productivity by constantly keeping work area tidy and organised.
- Regularly inspected fencing and repaired damages to ensure secure boundaries for livestock.
Grounds Operative (Team Leader)
Mitie
Plymouth, Devon
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Delegated duties to gardening staff for efficient operations.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness across all garden areas, promoting an inviting atmosphere.
- Ensured healthy plant life through routine pruning and fertilising.
- Improved garden aesthetics by overseeing regular maintenance tasks.
Grounds maintenance team leader
Countrywide
Uffculme, Devon
2021.04 - 2021.12
- Delegated tasks to team members for smooth workflow.
- Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Felled trees in designated areas to support landscape management efforts.
Grounds maintenance operative
Cheddar Woods Resort and Spa
Cheddar, Somerset
2017.02 - 2017.08
- Maintained healthy lawns by regular mowing, watering and fertilising.
- Cleaned debris from the garden paths; ensured cleanliness at all times.
- Cleaned external areas of buildings, contributing to overall aesthetic appeal of premises.
Field service team
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor, Somerset
2016.08 - 2017.02
- Responsibilities – Field Services Team – countryside management, looking after wildlife habitats, woodland, moorland. Maintaining walkways, pathways, tracks, car parks, and picnic areas. Building new signposts and gates, rights of ways, key landmarks.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Education
Secondary School -
Mark College
Mark, Somerset 2007.06 - 2014.06
Bridgewater College
Bridgwater, Somersetundefined
Cannington College
Cannington, Somersetundefined
Bicton Collage
Budleigh Salterton, DevonSkills
- Weed control techniques
- Groundskeeping techniques
- Landscape designing
- Plant health knowledge
- Flower bed cultivation
- Pesticide usage knowledge
- Lawn care expertise
- Grounds maintenance techniques
- Adapting to weather changes
- Hardworking and diligent
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
VOLUNTRY WORK
- National Trust, Bristol, 2015-03, 2016-06, Working with Head Ranger.
- National Trust, Dartmoor, 2017-03, 2018-06, Working with Head Ranger.
TRAINING COURSES
- LANTRA TRAINING- Bench HH electrical / Chainsaw maintenance/ ATV all terrain /Loads-trailed equipment/ Leaf Blower/ Scag Mower/ Abrasive Wheels/ Cross-cutting- Ground care/ Safe use of sawmill and woodworking.
- HIGHFIELD QUALIFICATION LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK. [RQF] 20-OCT-2017.
Affiliations
- Being outdoors
- Nature
- Walking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Work Away Farm/Ranch Assistant
Potmesil Ranch
2022.07 - 2022.09
Grounds Operative (Team Leader)
Mitie
2022.01 - 2022.06
Grounds maintenance team leader
Countrywide
2021.04 - 2021.12
Grounds maintenance operative
Cheddar Woods Resort and Spa
2017.02 - 2017.08
Field service team
Exmoor National Park
2016.08 - 2017.02
Secondary School -
Mark College
2007.06 - 2014.06
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Bicton Collage
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Cannington College
Groundsman
A.J.D. Lanscape Gardens
Bridgewater College