Tamara Ikebude
Eccles,England
Summary
Experienced gardening and landscape professional with expertise in sustainable gardening practices, organic methods, and eco-friendly techniques. Skilled in greenhouse management, vegetable cultivation, composting, and raised bed construction, with a strong focus on seasonal awareness and sustainable planning. Proficient in budget management, allotment oversight, garden restoration, and landscape design to deliver efficient and aesthetically pleasing results. Adept at plant identification, weed management strategies, and harvesting techniques to ensure optimal growth and productivity. Committed to promoting environmentally conscious practices while fostering long-term garden sustainability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Forest Gardener
Tomahu
Manchester, Lancashire
2024.06 - Current
- Pruned overgrown shrubs to enhance garden aesthetics.
- Constructed flower beds to promote biodiversity in garden area.
- Created compost heaps from waste, improving soil fertility.
- Regularly checked plants for early disease detection.
- Cultivated vegetables and herbs to encourage sustainable living.
- Removed weeds consistently to ensure healthy plant growth.
- Maintained clean paths and patios for organised outdoor space.
- Managed seasonal maintenance of flowers, shrubs, and parks.
Data Analyst
PRGX
Manchester, Lancashire
2023.01 - 2024.06
- Managed confidential databases, ensured secure handling of sensitive information.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to meet project deadlines, delivered consistent results.
- Presented analytic findings in a clear manner during team meetings, fostered informed decision making within the organisation.
- Analysed patterns in large volumes of data, provided key insights.
- Advised on data collection and statistical methods to verify reliability of findings.
Interpreter
Tomahu
Manchester, Lancashire
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Delivered clear communication by accurately translating complex technical documents.
- Provided simultaneous interpretation to ensure uninterrupted flow of high-level conferences.
- Streamlined communication during teleconferences with expertise in over-the-phone interpreting.
- Assisted expatriate employees with document translations, easing their transition process into new roles abroad.
Adult Carer
Age UK
Manchester, Lancashire
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Developed personalised care plans which catered to individual needs and preferences of each patient.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, protecting patient well-being.
- Provided exceptional care to elderly patients by assisting with daily tasks.
- Administered medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
Support Representative, Team Leader
NQC
Manchester, Lancashire
2014.08 - 2021.01
- Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, showcasing strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Devised actionable plans to achieve business objectives within deadlines.
- Implemented new working methods to enhance team efficiency.
- Monitored daily operations, resulting in significant reductions in operational costs.
- Streamlined workflows for improved process efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to company policy, fostering professionalism among team members.
- Encouraged open communication to cultivate a positive work culture.
- Provided comprehensive onboarding training to minimise the learning curve for new hires.
Education
Interpreting Level 2 - Language
Adult Learning Centre
Manchester 02/2021 - 05/2021
Adult Care - Care
Age UK
Manchester 01/2021 - 03/2021
Optician - Trade/Health
Ostfalia Fachschule Fuer Angewandte Wissenschaften
Manchester 09/2010 - 02/2013
Skills
- Sustainable gardening practices
- Budget management
- Seasonal awareness
- Composting techniques
- Greenhouse management
- Allotment oversight
- Garden restoration
- Gardening tool proficiency
- Landscape design
- Vegetable cultivation
- Growth patience
- Plant identification skills
- Eco-friendly methods
- Raised bed construction
- Driving license holder
- Harvesting techniques
- Organic gardening practices
- Weed management strategies
- Sustainable planning
Languages
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Fluent
Timeline
Forest Gardener
Tomahu
2024.06 - Current
Data Analyst
PRGX
2023.01 - 2024.06
Interpreter
Tomahu
2022.01 - 2023.01
Adult Carer
Age UK
2021.01 - 2023.01
Support Representative, Team Leader
NQC
2014.08 - 2021.01
Interpreting Level 2 - Language
Adult Learning Centre
02/2021 - 05/2021
Adult Care - Care
Age UK
01/2021 - 03/2021
Optician - Trade/Health
Ostfalia Fachschule Fuer Angewandte Wissenschaften
09/2010 - 02/2013