Experience

South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Arborist Team Leader

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Managing multiple assets and personnel across a broad spectrum of arboricultural and grounds maintenance sites. I have control of tree inspections, triaging dead, diseased or dangerous trees and assigning assets to complete tasks ensuring H & S, arboricultural standards and risk management is adhered to. Managing multiple assets and personnel across a broad spectrum of arboricultural and grounds maintenance sites. I have control of tree inspections, triaging dead, diseased or dangerous trees and assigning assets to complete tasks ensuring H & S, arboricultural standards and risk management is adhered to.



SID VALLEY TREE SURGERY LIMITED

• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Lead

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Provided leadership to staff members in a customer-centric environment. • Oversaw task delegation, customer relations, risk assessment, strategic planning, project monitoring, H&S compliance, and adherence to arboricultural standards. • Coordinated labour and resourcing requirements for multiple projects running concurrently. • Ensured the timely delivery of all assigned projects, achieving a 100% completion rate. • Provided leadership to staff members in a customer-centric environment. • Oversaw task delegation, customer relations, risk assessment, strategic planning, project monitoring, H&S compliance, and adherence to arboricultural standards. • Coordinated labour and resourcing requirements for multiple projects running concurrently. • Ensured the timely delivery of all assigned projects, achieving a 100% completion rate.



RFA Security & Specialist Search Dogs

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Explosive Detection Dog Handler

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2019

  • Accountable for handling up to two explosive detection dogs while managing related patrols, search and seal, and proactive and defensive internal/external searches. • Leverage extensive military background and experience to maintain a highly visible presence, conduct observation and profiling, and engage with the public to prevent and deter hostile reconnaissance. • Additionally, operated in front of house to conduct searches of people, bags, vehicles, and luggage. • Managed the training of four front-line explosive detection dogs, with demonstrated success completing ‘finds’ in front of high-profile CEOs of London-based clients. • Achieved 100% success rates in both monthly Continuous Training assessments as well as front-line real life IED scenario assessments in front of clients. Show less



Clear Skies Tree Services

• South of England

• Operations Manager / Owner

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2018

  • Led 2-3 employees in completing multiple projects per day. • Liaised with clients and provided exceptional service. • Oversaw financial management, equipment servicing, fatigue management, health and safety, and quality assurance activities. • Served as both lead climber and/or site manager based on individual job requirements. • Established and managed a profitable business providing affordable, high-quality garden care services to clients across Hertfordshire, Hampshire, and Dorset. Show less



idverde

• France
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Team Leader / Arborist

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Provided leadership to staff members in a customer-centric environment. • Oversaw task delegation, customer relations, risk assessment, strategic planning, project monitoring, H&S compliance, and adherence to arboricultural standards. • Coordinated labour and resourcing requirements for multiple projects running concurrently. • Ensured the timely delivery of all assigned projects, achieving a 100% completion rate. • Provided leadership to staff members in a customer-centric environment. • Oversaw task delegation, customer relations, risk assessment, strategic planning, project monitoring, H&S compliance, and adherence to arboricultural standards. • Coordinated labour and resourcing requirements for multiple projects running concurrently. • Ensured the timely delivery of all assigned projects, achieving a 100% completion rate.



Broomfield Tree Services

• United Kingdom

• Tree Surgeon

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  Secondary climber supporting the lead on all aspects of tree services including: Rescue climber, Groundsman and Driver. Secondary climber supporting the lead on all aspects of tree services including: Rescue climber, Groundsman and Driver.



Royal Air Force (RAF)

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Helicopter Air Loadmaster (Crewman Trainer)

  • Aug 2003 - Feb 2013

  • Operated under extremely challenging and complex conditions, working under pressure to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Monitored up to five radios concurrently on a routine basis. • Accountability for managing aircraft performance and internal and external load management. • Developed and presented status briefings to senior commanders and passengers. • Observed junior crew members and authored reports. • Awarded a General Officers Commanding Commendation for bravery whilst serving in Iraq; recognised for saving the lives of multiple soldiers under fire. • Directed up to 15 crewmen, ensuring each member achieved a 100% score on various periodic assessments. Show less



Edge2Edge

• Watford

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2001 - May 2003

  • Directed 10 staff members within a ski and snowboard shop. • Directly managed store security, customer service, employee development, equipment outfitting, and finance management activities. • Continuously achieved and maintained profitable sales growth to deliver on monthly targets. • Led comprehensive training activities to ensure all staff were fully trained on industry standards. • Directed 10 staff members within a ski and snowboard shop. • Directly managed store security, customer service, employee development, equipment outfitting, and finance management activities. • Continuously achieved and maintained profitable sales growth to deliver on monthly targets. • Led comprehensive training activities to ensure all staff were fully trained on industry standards.