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Seonag Munro
Edinburgh,Lothian
Summary
Skilled horticultural professional using extensive knowledge in planting preparation and propagation to cultivate quality crops. Works with care and attention to develop and maintain optimal nursery conditions. Maintains excellent physical fitness levels for manual labour requirements.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Gardener
Yester Estate Ltd
Haddington, East Lothian
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to understand their gardening preferences, delivering tailored garden care solutions.
- Led garden renovation projects, transforming neglected spaces into vibrant, thriving environments.
- Developed comprehensive garden maintenance plans, incorporating seasonal planting and pruning schedules.
- Managed team of gardeners, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to maintain estate standards.
- Managed pest control in gardens using eco-friendly methods, reducing plant disease and damage effectively.
- Enforced health and safety protocols within the gardening team, reducing accidents and promoting a safe working environment.
- Prepared and managed annual budgets for garden maintenance and development projects, monitoring expenditures.
- Cultivated a variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits, flowers, and shrubs, maintaining optimal garden health.
Owner - Munrose Garden Services
self employed
Edinburgh, Lothian
03.2014 - 02.2024
- Led business operations, coordinated landscaping projects, and managed partnerships, ensuring high-quality service delivery for clients in and around Edinburgh.
Sole Trader
Self employed
Cupar , Fife
09.2007 - 12.2014
- Perform scheduled garden upkeep, trimming, and seasonal care across private properties in and around Fife.
Sole Trader garden maintenance
self employed
Edinburgh, Lothians
10.1994 - 07.2007
- Manage end-to-end garden maintenance, scheduling visits, tasks, and service standards for private gardens in and around Edinburgh.
Horticultural Foreman
Paul Malstrom, Gardencare.
Edinburgh, Lothians
06.1993 - 10.1994
- Supervised small gardening team maintaining large and small gardens around Edinburgh.
Seasonal Head Gardener
Judge Angus Stroyne QC
Boreland Estate . Kilin, Perthshire
07.1992 - 10.1993
- Supervised five gardeners, coordinating restoration tasks for Boreland estate Victorian garden.
National Trust Scot garden apprentice
Nat trust Scotland alongside Hon Jacquetta James
Torosay Castle . Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute
09.1989 - 08.1991
- Apprenticeship at Torosay castle where I learned all aspects of amenity Horticulture with subsequent training in block release with the National Trust for Scotland in Brodick castle and with Elmwood College.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Amenity Horticulture
Elmwood college
Cupar Fife01-1992
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Team management
- Project management
- Budget management
- Garden design
- Seasonal planning
- Shrub maintenance
- Decision making
- Pruning and cultivation
- Attention to Detail
- Project coordination
Interests
Accomplishments
- Planned and coordinated planting projects resulting in increased aesthetics.
Timeline
Head Gardener
Yester Estate Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Owner - Munrose Garden Services
self employed
03.2014 - 02.2024
Sole Trader
Self employed
09.2007 - 12.2014
Sole Trader garden maintenance
self employed
10.1994 - 07.2007
Horticultural Foreman
Paul Malstrom, Gardencare.
06.1993 - 10.1994
Seasonal Head Gardener
Judge Angus Stroyne QC
07.1992 - 10.1993
National Trust Scot garden apprentice
Nat trust Scotland alongside Hon Jacquetta James
09.1989 - 08.1991
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Amenity Horticulture
Elmwood college