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Jason Kelham

Jason Kelham

swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

Dedicated horticulturist with a strong passion for plant maintenance and grounds management. Demonstrates exceptional communication proficiency, patience, and perseverance in all tasks. Skilled in greenhouse operation and maintenance, with a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships. Holds a driving licence and possesses extensive horticultural knowledge. Committed to taking initiative and continuously improving horticultural practices.

Experienced in landscape maintenance and garden design with focus on creating visually appealing and sustainable outdoor spaces. Skilled in plant care, soil management, and pest control to ensure healthy and thriving gardens. Capable of working independently or as part of team to deliver high-quality results.

Reliable individual with 34yrs industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

senior gardener

Ursula Bechtolsheimer
Ampney St Peter, Gloucestershire
2016.07 - Current

To liaise closely with the owners to ensure that the grounds of Eastington house were maintained to a very high standard.

This included grass cutting ,weeding ,hedge cutting a productive kitchen garden inc cut flowers with a glasshouse, pond maintenance and ensuring that all equipment was maintained and functioning.

Head gardener

Lorna and Carmichael Wallace
Hannington, Swindon
2012.01 - 2016.06

To maintain the grounds of Hannington hall to a excellent standard.

  • Coordinated with external contractors for complex landscaping projects, ensuring on-time completion.
  • Presented informative garden tours to visitors.
  • Organised public events within the gardens to promote community engagement.
  • Maintained all garden equipment, prolonging its service life.
  • Assisted in designing and implementing new garden features, enhancing visual appeal.
  • Trained junior staff in horticultural practices to improve their gardening skills.
  • Developed seasonal planting schemes, enhancing property aesthetics.
  • Managed a team of gardeners for efficient maintenance of the estate grounds.

Director

Atlas Landscaping Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
2003.01 - 2012.01

I started this company to be able to offer a high quality landscape maintenance service to companies across the south west /east

  • Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
  • Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
  • Directed day-to-day work of 8 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • forged strong and lasting relationships with customers including investment companys , schools and colleges, pub chains , business parks.

Landscape supervisor

royal sun alliance
Swindon, Wiltshire
1999.01 - 2003.01

To ensure that kembrey park (business park) was continuously maintained to a very high standard and continued to be recognised as one of the best kept parks in swindon.

  • Collaborated with clients to develop custom landscaping plans that met their expectations.
  • Resolved conflicts amongst team members, ensuring smooth project execution.
  • Fostered a healthy work environment, enhancing employee morale and productivity.
  • Conducted routine inspections for high quality maintenance of grounds and equipment.
  • Managed procurement processes to ensure timely availability of necessary materials and tools.
  • Supervised pruning activities maintaining aesthetic appeal of landscapes.
  • Maintained communication channels between team members improving overall coordination.
  • Developed designs with the incorporation of clients' ideas, resulting in personalised landscapes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by effectively managing landscape projects from conception through to completion.
  • Managed outdoor spaces, ensuring thorough maintenance, upkeep and preservation.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Horticulture

Wiltshire Lackham college and university
Chippenham, Wiltshire
1992.09 - 1995.07

Skills

  • Communication proficiency
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Horticultural passion
  • Initiative taking
  • Greenhouse operation and maintenance
  • Plant maintenance
  • Grounds management
  • Driving licence
  • Horticultural knowledge
  • Client relationship building

Timeline

senior gardener

Ursula Bechtolsheimer
2016.07 - Current

Head gardener

Lorna and Carmichael Wallace
2012.01 - 2016.06

Director

Atlas Landscaping Ltd
2003.01 - 2012.01

Landscape supervisor

royal sun alliance
1999.01 - 2003.01

Certificate of Higher Education - Horticulture

Wiltshire Lackham college and university
1992.09 - 1995.07
Jason Kelham