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Mark Hansford

Gainford,DUR

Summary

Highly motivated and self-reliant professional with a strong foundation in creative thinking, effective communication, and good client relations. Skilled in planning and teamwork, with a proven ability to foster positive interpersonal connections and deliver results in collaborative environments. Enjoys working outdoors and thrives in dynamic settings that require adaptability and hard work. Seeking opportunities to contribute to team success and individual promotion.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work history

Gardener

self employed
North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
02.2004 - Current
  • Created and maintained diverse garden layouts to enhance aesthetic appeal and biodiversity.
  • Utilised organic gardening techniques to promote sustainable growth and soil health.
  • Provided expert advice on garden care and maintenance to clients and community members.
  • Collaborated with clients to design personalised garden spaces that meet individual preferences.
  • Selected suitable plants according to location and season-optimised growth achieved throughout year.
  • Maintained clean paths and patios for organised outdoor space.
  • Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
  • Scheduled daily, weekly and seasonal gardening tasks to organise workload.

Account manager

colour solutions
London, City of London
03.1990 - 08.2003

Managed high value ad accounts, dealing with advertising agencies, where I would meet my client and take a brief regarding a new or existing advert, would then brief work into relative department and then see the project through to client approval, on approval then releasing printing material to publication for reproduction in magazines and or national/local newspapers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Garden Art and Design

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
09/2010 - 06/2014

Skills

  • Self-reliance
  • Hard working
  • Creative thinking
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication
  • Good client relations
  • Effective planning
  • Good team player
  • Enjoy working outside

Affiliations

  • walking our 2 Springers Spaniels in beautiful countryside and coast
  • road cycling
  • gym work
  • horticulture

Timeline

Gardener

self employed
02.2004 - Current

Account manager

colour solutions
03.1990 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Garden Art and Design

Leeds Beckett University
09/2010 - 06/2014
Mark Hansford