William Hechle
Oxford
Summary
- I am a self-motivated, confident and friendly individual with strong analytical and problem solving abilities. I strive for personal development and a challenge. Raised in Kenya and educated in both Nairobi and England, I offer a broad, multicultural perspective, strong interpersonal skills and am highly adaptable. My interests include a range of sports, especially squash, tennis and rackets. I enjoy remote travel, music, and playing the guitar and saxophone.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed
Manchester, UK
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided gardening and landscaping services to multiple private clients while completing my final year at the University of Manchester, demonstrating strong time management and client service skills.
Legal Intern
NTT Data
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Work experience in the legal department. I learned about company structure, culture and business models, and how the business conducts itself from a legal standpoint. I assessed ongoing commercial contracts, analysing the best recourse available for the company. This was my first experience in the corporate arena.
Horticulture Assistant, Kitchen Help, Shop Manager
West End Flower Farm
Hampshire, UK
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted in a range of different roles on a thriving flower farm; gaining valuable hands-on teamwork and communication skills.
Fellowship
Racquet Club of Chicago
Chicago, New York and Boston, USA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted in all areas at three Racquet clubs. This included playing tennis and rackets with members, organising schedules, maintaining equipment and engaging on a social level. This new experience increased my independence and my ability to adapt in unfamiliar situations.
Fundraiser
Gogar Primary School
Rongai, Kenya
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Organised a school-wide fundraiser for Gogar Preparatory School in while at Cheltenham College. I presented to an audience of 700 people, and held events both in England and in Kenya to raise over £15,000 for the building of classrooms and the provision of textbooks. I visited the school in rural Kenya to assess their needs and support the fundraising effort.
Conservation Analyst
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta , Kenya
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Internship at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Duties included tracking lions for conservation purposes, organising animal migration data, and analysing the logistics involved in conserving endangered animals.
Volunteer Support Worker
Hop, Skip, Jump
Cheltenham, UK
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Volunteered at a centre for disabled children near Cheltenham, helping in education and recreational activities; fostering a supportive environment, and enhancing well-being and independence.
Volunteer Builder
Monterrico Primary School
Monterrico, Guatemala
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with the building of a recreational area at a childrens' school, working on respect and a willingness to help where needed.
Education
LLB - Law
The University of Manchester
09.2022 - 06.2025
A Levels -
Cheltenham College
09.2020 - 06.2021
GCSEs -
Cheltenham College
09.2018 - 06.2019
Skills
Language proficiency:
English and Swahili
Microsoft Office expertise:
Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Leadership experience:
Deputy Head, Christowe House, Cheltenham College
Co-head of Charity Fundraising, Cheltenham College
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed
03.2025 - 07.2025
Legal Intern
NTT Data
07.2024 - 08.2024
LLB - Law
The University of Manchester
09.2022 - 06.2025
Horticulture Assistant, Kitchen Help, Shop Manager
West End Flower Farm
08.2021 - 10.2021
Fellowship
Racquet Club of Chicago
02.2021 - 05.2021
Volunteer Support Worker
Hop, Skip, Jump
09.2020 - 07.2021
A Levels -
Cheltenham College
09.2020 - 06.2021
Volunteer Builder
Monterrico Primary School
12.2019 - 12.2019
Fundraiser
Gogar Primary School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Conservation Analyst
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
07.2019 - 08.2019
GCSEs -
Cheltenham College
09.2018 - 06.2019
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