Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests and activities
References
Timeline
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Paul Urquhart

Torquay,Devon

Summary

A gregarious individual with a various skill set. Skilled in communication and client relations, complemented by excellent time management abilities and a clean driving license. Thrives in dynamic settings and quickly adjusts to evolving challenges. Dedicated to enhancing organizational performance while actively seeking personal and professional growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Groundsman/Gardener (Part-Time)

Powis Hotels
Torquay
2024.02 - 2025.09
  • All aspects of Horticultural and Garden Maintenance practices for Powis Hotels ltd.
  • Enhancing private spaces with the highest regard for beauty and aesthetics.
  • Preserved the quality and cleanliness of grounds with scheduled grass cutting, hedge trimming and weeding.

(Temp) Grounds Maintenance/Horticultural Operative

Flora-tec ltd
South West Area
2023.02 - 2023.12
  • Commercial & Domestic Grounds Maintenance Operations:
  • Maintaining Governmental Facilities & Domestic Residential Care Home Settings:

Gardener/Clubhouse Caretaker

Stover Golf Club
Newton Abbot, Devon
2015.03 - 2022.10
  • Designing Creating and Maintaining Herbaceous Flower & Shrub Borders
  • Clubhouse Planting Schemes
  • Responsible for overseeing & maintaining the cleanliness, safety and upkeep of the clubhouse
  • Pathway Construction Utilizing Artificial & Stone Surfaces
  • Course & Clubhouse Maintenance
  • Solar Panel Maintenance

Front of House Waiter & Food Preparation

Herbies Vegetarian Restaurant
Exeter, Devon

Griddle & Breakfast Chef

Little Chef Roadside Diners
Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of fresh produce.
  • Prepared high-quality breakfast meals for guest satisfaction.
  • Handled special requests from patrons efficiently, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
  • Collaborated with restaurant staff for smooth operations during busy hours.

Education

BTECH Level 3 Diploma - Sustainable Horticulture

Bicton Agricultural College
Devon
2013.01 - 2015.01

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Rapid learning capacity
  • Time optimization
  • Client relations expertise
  • Adaptable mindset
  • Environmental consciousness

Certification

  • Westward Training & Personnel
  • OCR Level 2 Certificate in IT skills
  • ECDL Extra (ITQ) (QCF)
  • OCR Literacy
  • OCR Numeracy
  • A Cof C Commercial UAV Licence
  • Get Licenced Fire Marshal
  • Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
  • Level 2 in The Principles of Manual Handling
  • Level 2 Health & Safety in The Workplace
  • BOSH & (City & Guilds) COSH Certificate
  • CPD & RoSPA PAT Certificate & Training
  • Qual Hub Emergency First Aid at Work

Interests and activities

I take a keen interest in sports and nature with a preference for Mountain Walking, Rugby and Bushcraft. I also have led small groups of walkers in Wales on various routes.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Groundsman/Gardener (Part-Time)

Powis Hotels
2024.02 - 2025.09

(Temp) Grounds Maintenance/Horticultural Operative

Flora-tec ltd
2023.02 - 2023.12

Gardener/Clubhouse Caretaker

Stover Golf Club
2015.03 - 2022.10

BTECH Level 3 Diploma - Sustainable Horticulture

Bicton Agricultural College
2013.01 - 2015.01

Front of House Waiter & Food Preparation

Herbies Vegetarian Restaurant

Griddle & Breakfast Chef

Little Chef Roadside Diners
Paul Urquhart