Harry GRIFFITHS
Summary
Experienced and qualified foreman specialising in working at remote locations such as Welsh upland forestry. A strong intuitive, developed approach towards the maintenance and construction of forestry infrastructure such as pathways, trails, access roads and wet bound macadam forest roads. Always actively seeking new challenges and career development to enable myself to grow and develop in my chosen field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trail Crew Foreman (Compliance)
BikePark Wales
Merthyr Tydfil
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for leading teams on trail building projects.
- Oversee the upkeep and preventative maintenance of Plant and ATV's.
- Composing audits & reports devised from inspections of trail and access roads.
- Developing clear plans for remedial works in challenging upland areas after adverse weather damage.
- Ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to during projects I'm leading.
- Liaising with stakeholders such as external contractors, senior management & machinery fitters.
Machine Operative
South Wales Sports Grounds
South Wales
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured all operations and procedures adhered to engineers instructions and drawings.
- Assisted in meeting daily production goals through efficient machine operation.
- Always ensured earth works were finished to a high standard.
English Language Assistant
British Council
Murcia, Spain
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared educational materials, simplifying complex topics for better understanding.
- Utilised innovative teaching methods to inspire interest in the subject matter.
- Implemented multimedia resources into lessons making them more interactive and fun.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with effective classroom management strategies.
Trail Building Supervisor
On Track
Various UK locations
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Building sections of new cycle trails to an exceptionally high standard.
- Frequent problem solving of site logistics.
- Worked in challenging conditions in a variety of remote, upland areas throughout the UK.
- Took part in public consultations for new projects.
- Selected to be on the interview panel for recruitment.
- Site assessments for pre-construction planning.
Sales Assistant
Cycle Solutions
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
09.2014 - 03.2019
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Monitored trends in consumer behaviour with keen attention to detail.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Product Design
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 09.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Leading and working within teams
- Strong oral and written communication
- Devising solutions for problems
- Highly confident in tech software
- Highly proficient in adhering to health and safety guidelines
Certification
- Tree Inspection qualification.
- SSSTS Site Supervisor qualification.
- Multiple plant/machinery tickets with 5 years of experience operating in remote/upland areas.
- Full clean Driver License.
- Holder of Forestry First Aid certificate.
Accomplishments
- Selected to speak on a panel of experienced professional Mountain bike Trail Builders.
- Company wide Employee Representative at BikePark Wales. (voluntary role)
- Led multiple build projects of industry leading trails at BikePark Wales.
Affiliations
- Mountain biking Electronic music production Synthesizer UX/UI design
Timeline
Trail Crew Foreman (Compliance)
BikePark Wales
11.2023 - Current
Machine Operative
South Wales Sports Grounds
06.2023 - 11.2023
English Language Assistant
British Council
09.2022 - 06.2023
Trail Building Supervisor
On Track
03.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Product Design
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
09.2015 - 05.2018
Sales Assistant
Cycle Solutions
09.2014 - 03.2019