Michelle Banks
Brentford,Middlesex
Summary
I have life long experience within Estate horticulture, a reliable team player accustomed to completing high-volume duties with attention to detail. My work has to operate around exterior influences and timing is essential using my multitasking and planning abilities. I am dependable and committed, dedicated to pursuing a fulfilling career as Gardener. Proficient in hands-on tasks and problem-solving, coupled with strong communication skills. Aiming to create and maintain beautiful, thriving gardens that enhance outdoor spaces.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Great Conservatory Gardener
Northumberland Estates
Brentford, Middlesex
06.2005 - Current
- Checked plants regularly to detect diseases early on using IPM on a fortnightly rotation.
- Selected suitable plants according to location and season-optimised growth achieved throughout year.
- Designed and constructed flower beds to increase biodiversity in the garden area.
- All horticultural work needed outside of the conservatory also undertaken - hedge cutting, weeding, mowing (ride on and pedestrian), watering. Full expected maintenance regime.
- Working around tight time constrains with filming, weddings and photoshoots.
- Pond and lake work
- Interviewing possible candidates with head gardener.
- Secured approval for underground timed popup watering system in formal lawns, followed by successful installation.
Established timers and ensured seasonal maintenance for efficient irrigation.
Data Input
Photolibrary Group
Battersea, Wandsworth
04.2004 - 06.2005
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently - assisting the editors by accuratly labelling images of plants, gardens, horticultural practices and equipment.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Gardener
Wicken Farms Co
Castle Acre, Norfolk
09.2001 - 01.2004
- Organised work schedule effectively - all those tasks relating to garden maintenance -completed in timely manner.
- Basics of hedglaying
- Worked closely with my employer Lady Keith so we could open Wicken Garden via the Garden Scheme yellow book
- Produced flower displays for the house
- Planted seasonal flowers for a vibrant garden aesthetic.
- Designed and planted large areas of previously untouched shade areas
- Managed tool, equipment and material inventory to support availability. Designed safe working practices, especially with a newly built chemical store.
Education
HND Landscape and Amenity Management - Horticulture
Writtle College
Essex 09/1998 - 05/2001
Access to Science - A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physiology
SEEC
Essex 09/1997 - 04/1998
NNEB (Nursing) - Health
Thurrock Technical College
Essex 09/1991 - 05/1993
Skills
- Pesticide application PA1 and PA6
- Use of irrigation systems
- Creative
- Landscape designing
- Garden restoration
- LANTRA Basic Tree Survey
Affiliations
- Photography, Geoguessing, family, fantasy premiere league, collaging.
Certification
PA1 and PA6
Full clean driving licence
Thrive Award and in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Practice
Timeline
Great Conservatory Gardener
Northumberland Estates
06.2005 - Current
Data Input
Photolibrary Group
04.2004 - 06.2005
Gardener
Wicken Farms Co
09.2001 - 01.2004
HND Landscape and Amenity Management - Horticulture
Writtle College
09/1998 - 05/2001
Access to Science - A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physiology
SEEC
09/1997 - 04/1998
NNEB (Nursing) - Health
Thurrock Technical College
09/1991 - 05/1993