Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Custom
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Samuel Ford

Llanbister, Llandrindod Wells

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in geography, geology, and GIS, complemented by strong fieldwork skills and a proven ability to make informed decisions. Adept at project management, prioritisation, and team collaboration, ensuring efficiency and balance in achieving objectives. Skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities, fostering motivation and enthusiasm within teams to drive success. Committed to leveraging analytical observation and management capabilities to deliver impactful results in dynamic environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Waiter

Llangoed Hall
Brecon, Powys
05.2025 - Current
  • Breakfast service, setup and clear away
  • Setting up dinner room with tables and cutlery for dinner service, as well as for lunch and afternoon tea.
  • Cleaning dishes in pot wash area and putting dishes away.
  • Upholding health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
  • Working in the majority of sectors in hospitality within the hotel. On occasion serving celebrities and aristocracy.
  • Mitigating complaints effectively by empathetically listening and offering solutions.
  • Ensuring cleanliness of restaurant area with regular sweeping and wiping.
  • Maintaining professional appearance throughout shifts, reflecting positively on establishment image.
  • Working collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.

Graduate Scheme

RSK
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • RSK 1st placement – MSS group Wales – working in the waste department
  • During this time I have gained multiple office skills, understanding of waste streams, completed many desktop audits, been on site visits to various clients, and helped out in several projects from new waste streams to encouraging sustainability practices across the group
  • RSK 2nd placement – RSK Geosciences (Bristol office) - working in the geotechnical and geoenvironmental sector
  • Carried out desk based preliminary risk assessment reports, surface water management plan reports, and housing development site walkover inspections (gained a CSCS card for) regarding silt issues
  • The work has involved travelling to various sites across England and Wales, carrying out inspections, identifying issues, and communicating with clients and site managers
  • Report work is conducted from computer, based around the office, with some work done remotely, using templates
  • Liaised with local authorities for addressing any compliance issues promptly.

Operative in Egg Room

Avara Foods
Shobdon, Herefordshire
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Training others and participant in machine transfer of eggs in food production and animal welfare, along with working in supervisor comparative position with egg management
  • Evaluated quality of products on production line through visual inspections.
  • Met deadlines by prioritising tasks effectively.
  • Complied with all company guidelines strictly for maintaining discipline and order,.
  • Ensured safety standards by meticulously following protocols and procedures.
  • Handled materials carefully to avoid damage or loss.
  • Performed daily checks to guarantee operations functionality.

Agricultural Worker (Potato Grader)

Herefordshire
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Team participant, grading potato status
  • On large agriculture farming complex in Herefordshire

Catering Assistant

The Royal Welsh Show
Builth Wells, Radnorshire
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Serving clients, maintaining efficiency in food preparation
  • Collaborated with other team members for smooth catering operations during events.
  • Provided excellent customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.

Student Ambassador

Keele University
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Helping with tours of the university on open days, giving talks about the university, and related roles, performing to university standards
  • Plus also work as a leader on a weekend university experience for teenagers aged 16-17, contributing to an informative enjoyable experience

Education

BSc - Physical Geography (With Year Abroad)

KEELE UNIVERSITY
09.2017 - 06.2021

GCSEs -

LUCTON SCHOOL
Lucton, Herefordshire
09.2009 - 07.2016

Skills

  • Efficiency
  • GIS
  • Palaeoglaciology
  • Communication
  • Some interpersonal and people skills
  • Multitasking
  • Resource management
  • Some organisational skills
  • Some hospitality experience
  • Logistics
  • Observation
  • Decision making
  • Project management
  • Prioritization
  • Work-life balance
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Enthusiasm
  • General safety and practical experience
  • General hygiene and cleanliness experience
  • CSCS construction safety card
  • Reservation software navigation

Accomplishments

  • The Princes Trust Organisation, 2020, Online Employability Programme
  • Duke of Edinburgh Awards, 2012-2015, Bronze, Silver
  • Jessop Photographic School, 2014, Basic Photography, Advanced Photography
  • Experience working at Hope Church in Youth team

Custom

  • Geography Student Representative
  • International Student Representative & Mentor
  • Student Ambassador

Affiliations

  • RSPB, gardening, hiking, photography, Canoeing, Skiing, cooking, reading

Languages

Norwegian
Intermediate
German
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary
Welsh
Beginner
French
Beginner

Certification

Forklift licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Waiter

Llangoed Hall
05.2025 - Current

Graduate Scheme

RSK
09.2023 - 03.2025

Operative in Egg Room

Avara Foods
11.2021 - 09.2023

Agricultural Worker (Potato Grader)

09.2021 - 10.2021

Catering Assistant

The Royal Welsh Show
01.2018 - 01.2019

Student Ambassador

Keele University
01.2018 - 01.2019

BSc - Physical Geography (With Year Abroad)

KEELE UNIVERSITY
09.2017 - 06.2021

GCSEs -

LUCTON SCHOOL
09.2009 - 07.2016

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