Sid Davies
Hitchin,Hertfordshire
Summary
A dedicated professional with a diverse skill set, excelling in customer relations and leadership roles. Adept at managing communication channels and maintaining composure under pressure. Proficient in operating heavy machinery, navigating with map and compass, and applying outdoor first aid techniques. Experienced in budgeting for trips, promoting outdoor ethics, and utilising bushcraft techniques. Certified Mountain Leader, Open Water Scuba Diver, Climbing Wall Instructor. Committed to continuous learning and exploring new professional areas with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Outdoor Education Teacher
Queens College
Taunton, Somerset
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging outdoor education programmes for diverse student groups.
- Organised and led field trips to enhance experiential learning opportunities.
- Facilitated team-building activities to promote collaboration among participants.
- Assessed individual student progress, adapting methods to meet varied learning needs.
- Designed interdisciplinary lessons integrating environmental education with colleagues.
- Provided mentorship and guidance, elevating educational quality for students.
- Utilised diverse educational tools to create immersive learning experiences.
- Administered first aid prioritising participant welfare during outdoor activities.
Expedition leader
Outlook Expeditions
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
04.2025 - Current
- Led diverse teams on multi-day expeditions ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.
- Developed and implemented itineraries that maximised participant engagement and satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics for remote locations including transportation, accommodation and equipment.
- Resolved conflicts and challenges during expeditions enhancing team cohesion and morale.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to trips ensuring preparedness for various environmental conditions.
- Fostered relationships with local guides and communities promoting cultural exchange and respect.
- Evaluated feedback from participants to refine future expedition plans and improve experiences.
- Provided first-aid treatments when necessary, ensuring participant health and safety at all times.
- Facilitated group discussions, fostering a sense of community amongst participants.
Herdsman
Sunny Hill Dairy
Colling Bourne Ducis, Wiltshire
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Completed milking sessions and managed herd of over 600 dairy cows.
- Operated JCB 356 Tele-handler and Ford Powerstar SLE for efficient feeding and bedding.
- Acquired mechanical maintenance skills to ensure reliable machinery operation.
- Developed basic veterinary skills, including calving procedures and medicine administration.
World Travel
09.2023 - 03.2024
- 5 months self funded travel throughout India and Nepal
- Hiking heritage routes in the protected region of Sikkim, experiencing ancient Tibetan cultures
- Completing three unguided high altitude treks throughout the Nepalese Himalaya. Camping and sleeping above 2500m multiple nights and breaching altitudes of 5000m.
- Wild Camping in the remote Dhorpatan National park bordering Tibet
- Visiting the protected Jarawa and Andamanese tribes on the Andaman Islands.
Farm Hand
Rakaia Agricultural Enterprises
Rakaia, Canterbury
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Learning on the job, going from no experiences with farm animals, to sheering and vaccinating hundreds of sheep
- Operating New Holland T.7 tractors in order to manage crops in large hector paddocks
- Learning basic mechanics to ensure the continual running of all heavy machinery
- Gaining basic veterinary skills, e.g vaccinating cattle and aiding with the calving process
- Inspected damaged farm equipment and determined necessary repairs.
- Worked with fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides safely and in accordance with regulations.
Horticulturist
El Kiwi Horticulture
Tauranga
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Managing and inspecting horticulture crop throughout the season
- Entrusted with company car to perform pick up and drop offs
- Promoted to Supervisor after 2 months of work, responsible for 20+ workers and ensuring quality remained at a high standard
- Conducted pest and disease management to prevent and treat plant-related issues.
World Travel
10.2021 - 09.2022
- One year self -funded travel around Sri Lanka and Indonesia
- Free diving and surfing on the Sri Lankan Coasts
- Living with the Buddhist monks at Mulkirigala monastery in Sri Lanka. Working alongside novice monks to perform daily duties.
- Hiking and solo camping on the three highest volcanoes throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
- Working and living for 6 weeks in a remote village in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Staying with a local family and taking part in weddings and ceremonies.
Sous Chef
The Red Lion Limited
Preston, Hertfordshire
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted award winning head chef Joanna Lamb with preparing and presenting food to deliver to guests, employing meticulous attention to detail and presentation expertise
- Dealing with local framers to purchase top quality ingredients and produce
- Developed new recipes, menus, and food concepts to promote sales.
- Monitored and controlled food and labor costs to support profitability.
- Guided kitchen personnel in line cooking, food preparation and dish plating.
Assistant Chef
Taylor's Catering UK
Beckenham, London
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Assistant Chef during the Al Fresco Music festival in Kent, in addition to weddings and other various high volume bookings
- Working both front and back of house taking on food preparation and cooking roles
- Sanitizing work stations, washing heavy duty pots and pans, waste and water disposal
- “His (Sid's) communication skills are a delight, he approaches all tasks with a fun professional manner delivering during the most stressful and difficult parts on shift
- Never wavering, he would always be on my list of staff contacts”
Line Chef
Wagamama Ltd
Leeds
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Acted as a valuable line member during high volume shifts, quickly learning all four stations to aid the kitchen wherever needed
- Personally requested by head Chef Dani Swazkei to move from the delivery Kitchen, to the Wagamama Trinity restaurant in Leeds City centre
- Managed safety protocol, ensuring cost-effective and safe handling of equipment, chemicals and material usage
- Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food production.
- Trained new employees within kitchen area, maximizing team production.
Kitchen Preparation
The Red Lion Limited
Preston, Hertfordshire
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Prepared dishes for catering events during high-volume shifts
- Assisted front of house personnel with customer inquiries and bookings
- Worked directly with customers, both behind bar and waiting tables
- Maintained swift pace of work, exceeding business demands for cleaning and supplies storage
- Thoroughly cleaned and sanitised kitchen utensils, cookware and dishes used in food preparation and serving
Life Guard
St Christopher School
Letchworth, Hertfordshire
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Acted as first responder in emergency situations, applying CPR and First Aid training when necessary
- Greeted clients and guests professionally and courteously, cultivating and maintaining welcoming atmosphere
- Carried out chemical tests to ensure compliance with relevant centre and government regulations
- Investigated complaints and accurately documented findings, communicating conclusions efficiently and effectively
- Enforced safety policies and rules to guests to prevent accidents.
- Documented incidents and injuries for accurate recordkeeping.
Education
A-Levels - Physical Education, Art And Design, History, Level Three Extended Project
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire 09/2017 - 06/2019
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Science, Additional Science, Mathematics, D&T: Resistant Materials Technology, Physical Education, History, Spanish
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire 09/2016 - 06/2017
Skills
- Personable and patient with customers acting as a positive front for any business
- Comfortable in positions of leadership being able to manage clear paths of communication
- Learning new skills on the go and confident in trying new, unexplored areas of professional life
- Basic mechanical skills to operate and maintain heavy machinery
- Maintaining a level head in order to deal with high pressure situations
- Approaching all work with a positive and proactive attitude
- Map and compass navigation
- Rudimental First Aid training with competent understanding of Outdoor First Aid
- Trip budgeting
- Outdoor ethics promotion
- Bushcraft techniques
- Scuba diving certification
- Trekking experience
Certification
- Mountain Leader Summer Qualification
- 16hr Outdoor First Aid Certificate
- PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Certificate
- Climbing Wall instructor Training Qualification
- Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2
- HACCP Level 2
- Mini Bus Driver Licence
Languages
Indonesian
Intermediate
Nepali
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outdoor Education Teacher
Queens College
09.2025 - Current
Expedition leader
Outlook Expeditions
04.2025 - Current
Herdsman
Sunny Hill Dairy
05.2024 - 03.2025
World Travel
09.2023 - 03.2024
Farm Hand
Rakaia Agricultural Enterprises
02.2023 - 06.2023
Horticulturist
El Kiwi Horticulture
10.2022 - 01.2023
World Travel
10.2021 - 09.2022
Sous Chef
The Red Lion Limited
07.2021 - 10.2021
Line Chef
Wagamama Ltd
02.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Chef
Taylor's Catering UK
07.2019 - 10.2021
Life Guard
St Christopher School
11.2018 - 11.2019
Kitchen Preparation
The Red Lion Limited
06.2017 - 01.2021
A-Levels - Physical Education, Art And Design, History, Level Three Extended Project
St Christopher School
09/2017 - 06/2019
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Science, Additional Science, Mathematics, D&T: Resistant Materials Technology, Physical Education, History, Spanish
St Christopher School
09/2016 - 06/2017
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