Nathan Holden
Southsea,Hampshire
Summary
A dedicated and hard-working individual with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem solving, developed through both academic study and practical field experience. Skilled in data analysis, project coordination, and laboratory support, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly across various roles. My five years in the Air Cadets, where I earned the rank of Flight Sergeant, helped cultivate a disciplined work ethic and sharpened my leadership and teamwork abilities. Additionally, my prior experience working in a laboratory environment has equipped me with hands-on expertise in laboratory testing, data analysis, and adhering to safety protocols, further strengthening my ability to work meticulously and efficiently in technical settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gardening Assistant
Chesterfield
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisting relatives with gardening duties
- Cutting hedges and retrieving cuttings
- Tree felling and chopping logs
- Basic construction of a log store
- Understanding the use of different tools e.g. a strimmer, electric saws, nail guns and ride on lawnmowers
- Cement preparation with use of a cement mixer
- PPE - steel toe boots, helmet and visor, goggles and gloves
- Wildlife management - pest control
Bartender/Waiter
The Carnarvon Arms
Sutton-In-Ashfield
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Cash Management
- Health and Safety
- Customer Interaction
- Bar Work - Preparing drinks to the correct measurements, changing kegs, checking Identification and taking orders
- Food Handling
- Waitering - Maintaining food standards, delivering food to tables and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Closing Shifts - End of night cleaning responsibilities and confirming all patrons have left the building
Education
Master's degree - Engineering Geology
University of Portsmouth
09.2023 -
Bachelor's degree - Palaeontology
University of Portsmouth
09.2020 - 09.2023
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microscopy (eye for detail)
- Fossil preparation
- Field investigation
- Rock mechanics understanding
- Geological mapping
- Rock mass characterisation
- Fieldwork
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Laboratory safety awareness
- Lab testing protocols
Certification
- Driving Licence
- MOOC - Dinosaur Paleobiology (University of Alberta - 12 weeks)
Timeline
Master's degree - Engineering Geology
University of Portsmouth
09.2023 -
Gardening Assistant
Chesterfield
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor's degree - Palaeontology
University of Portsmouth
09.2020 - 09.2023
Bartender/Waiter
The Carnarvon Arms
03.2019 - 08.2020
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