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Stephen Hall

Stephen Hall

Td6 0QA,scotland

Summary

Experienced horticultural professional with a strong background in plant physiology, soil management, and horticultural mechanisation. Demonstrates expertise in financial budgeting, critical thinking, and health and safety compliance. Proven ability to design landscape areas, maintain greenhouse conditions, and manage turf effectively. Skilled in machinery maintenance, fertiliser application, and installing outdoor features. Known for a results-driven attitude, positive disposition, and excellent customer engagement. Career goal: To leverage extensive horticultural proficiency to drive innovative landscaping solutions and sustainable practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student

Borders college
Melrose, The Scottish Borders
07.2016 - 06.2020
  • Worked with fellow students to plan a Garden design
  • Worked with a large variety of power tools and hand tools such as Grass trimmers, Lawn mowers, Hedge cutters and other equipment.
  • Drew up a design for the Borders demonstration garden and found the plants that would work well for the site.
  • Worked in a group to find the right plants for the garden sale and make planters for people to buy.
  • Planted trees and installed guards to prevent damage from deer and rabbits.
  • Worked with machinery such as tractors and ride-on mowers.
  • Worked for clients outside of College and used that to gain more experience.
  • Learned 50 plant names as well as how to maintain them.

Gardening assistant

Rupert Norris
Scottish borders , The Scottish Borders
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed routine checks on garden equipment, guaranteeing optimum functionality.
  • Managed compost heap effectively, reducing waste from gardening activities.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as lawnmowers and hedge trimmers safely and efficiently.
  • Identified plant diseases and pests to initiate appropriate treatment measures.
  • Contributed to the design of attractive floral displays, enhancing visual appeal.
  • Ensured aesthetically pleasing landscapes with meticulous pruning techniques.
  • Assisted customers with purchase decisions at the local garden centre.

Education

SVQ in Horticulture SCQF level 5 - Horticulture

Borders college
The borders
01.2018 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Campus engagement
  • Positive disposition
  • Results-Driven attitude
  • Critical thinking
  • Horticultural Mechanisation
  • Plant physiology
  • Plant protection
  • Soil management
  • Great with customers
  • Landscaper
  • Engineering science LV4
  • Maintaining greenhouse conditions
  • Seeds sowing
  • Installing outdoor features
  • Horticultural proficiency
  • Machinery maintenance

Timeline

Gardening assistant

Rupert Norris
01.2019 - 03.2020

SVQ in Horticulture SCQF level 5 - Horticulture

Borders college
01.2018 - 06.2020

Student

Borders college
07.2016 - 06.2020

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