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Edward Grist

Edward Grist

Staines-Upon-Thames,Surrey

Summary

Attentive postal worker with over 10 years of experience in facilitating shipment of letters and packages to domestic and international recipients. Highly proficient in mail regulations and postage limitations. Successful in recommending strategies to improve customer service and sales desk operations. Determined postal worker with 19-year background in mail and parcel delivery. Expert in building positive relationships with customers and mentoring new hires on standard policies, procedures and related federal guidelines. Detail-oriented postal worker enthusiastic about building experience in customer service. Excited about new challenges and contributing to business success. Demonstrated administrative and operational strengths. Personable individual with strong organization skills, to multitask and build relationships. Adept at prioritizing conflicting business or customer needs. Successful in working within collaborative environments. Entry-level mail service professional trained in sorting, shipping and receiving procedures. Desiring to build long term career in field from bottom up. Team player and relationship builder.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Living Wall Technician

Ans Global
Aldingbourne, West Sussex
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Conferred with management and design staff to fully understand and comply with strict production specifications.
  • Helped keep facilities, equipment and tools operational with regular repairs and proactive maintenance.
  • Coordinated pest and weed control operations to improve yield of Type operations.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Self Employed Gardener

Self
Feltham, Middlesex
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
  • Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
  • Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
  • Monitored weather and soil conditions by checking for moisture and ph levels and adjusting watering and fertilizing.
  • Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
  • Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
  • Planned and designed gardens by selecting plants and layouts to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
  • Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
  • Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens.
  • Determined appropriate pesticides and herbicides, applying appropriately to protect plants.
  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.

Head Gardener

Nicholas Rayne
Golders Green, London
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
  • Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
  • Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
  • Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
  • Planned and designed gardens by selecting plants and layouts to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
  • Monitored weather and soil conditions by checking for moisture and ph levels and adjusting watering and fertilizing.
  • Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.

Head Gardener

Harewood House
Ascot, Verkshire
03.2013 - 02.2017
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
  • Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Planned and designed gardens by selecting plants and layouts to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
  • Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
  • Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
  • Promoted business through local media and radio ads to attract new clients and increase business.
  • Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens.
  • Monitored weather and soil conditions by checking for moisture and ph levels and adjusting watering and fertilizing.
  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
  • Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
  • Determined appropriate pesticides and herbicides, applying appropriately to protect plants.
  • Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
  • Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
  • Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.

Education

Diploma In Field Archaeology - Archaeology

Birkbeck University
London
09.2007

Gcses, Fppve, Cpve

Feltham Secondary
Feltham
09.1989

Skills

Living skills assistance

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Timeline

Living Wall Technician

Ans Global
04.2022 - 10.2023

Self Employed Gardener

Self
03.2020 - 04.2022

Head Gardener

Nicholas Rayne
05.2017 - 12.2018

Head Gardener

Harewood House
03.2013 - 02.2017

Diploma In Field Archaeology - Archaeology

Birkbeck University

Gcses, Fppve, Cpve

Feltham Secondary

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