Max Brown
Gillingham,Kent
Summary
Dedicated horticultural student with expertise in horticultural equipment usage, fertilisation application, and seasonal maintenance. Demonstrates an understanding of soil management, crop rotation, and sustainability practices. Proficient in pruner and chainsaw handling, nursery operations, and garden tool usage. Skilled in retail display crafting, stock management, and team collaboration. Adept at vegetable cultivation, plant care, crop harvesting, lawn mowing, and orchard layout design. Known for being calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. Committed to promoting sustainable practices within the horticulture industry while continuously enhancing resourcefulness and physical fitness.
Diligent and hardworking individual with love for nature and outdoor work. Proficient in plant care and maintenance, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Horticulture worker
Westmoor nursery
Rainham, Kent
2025.03 - 2025.10
- Monitored plant growth regularly whilst maintaining records for future reference.
- Worked closely with horticulturists to develop planting schedules based on weather patterns.
- Conducted regular maintenance of garden equipment to ensure longevity.
- Improved visual appeal of gardens by trimming hedges and bushes into specific shapes or designs.
- Maintained paths and walkways within the gardens, ensuring easy access for visitors.
- Participated in garden clean-ups after storms or high winds.
- Contributed to a pleasant garden environment with regular weeding, pruning, and watering tasks.
- Provided customer service at nurseries, guiding customers about plant care and maintenance techniques.
- Ensured safe use of tools and equipment to prevent accidents on site.
- Prepared soil for planting by adding compost or fertilisers as required.
- Planted new trees, flowers, and other plants for seasonal displays.
- Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
Volunteer
Hadlow College
Hadlow, Kent
2024.09 - 2025.06
- Cleaned up spaces after events, with over 10,000 visitors over two days, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.
- Prepared premises and supplies for arriving guests.
- Maintained visitor and personnel compliance with rules and safety procedures, minimizing liability and injury risks.
- Patrolled car park to monitor vehicles, identify problem behaviour and prevent damage or theft.
- Maintained grounds including fences all year round
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Photography, Geography
Brompton Academy
Gillingham, Kent 2019.09 - 2024.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Agriculture and Horticulture
Hadlow Agricultural College
Hadlow, Kent 2024.09 -
Skills
- Retail display crafting
- Team player
- Manual handling
- Driving licence
- Physical Fitness
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Resourcefulness
Affiliations
- Karting
- Formula1
- Football
Timeline
Horticulture worker
Westmoor nursery
2025.03 - 2025.10
Volunteer
Hadlow College
2024.09 - 2025.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Agriculture and Horticulture
Hadlow Agricultural College
2024.09 -
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Photography, Geography
Brompton Academy
2019.09 - 2024.06