Carbon Capture & Storage
Carbon Markets / Credit / Trading
Climate & Carbon Modelling / Meteorology / Ozone
Climate / GHG and Carbon (Policy, Research, Consulting)
Energy Efficiency / Surveyors
Energy Trading
Forest & Soil Carbon
Renewable Energy - General
Renewables - Biomass/Biofuels
Renewables - Geothermal
Renewables - Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
Renewables - Hydropower
Renewables - Micro-Renewables
Renewables - Solar Power
Renewables - Thermal Power
Renewables - Wave/Tidal Power
Renewables - Wind Power
Bats
Conservation / Biodiversity / Ecosystems
Ecotoxicology
Fauna & Wildlife
Field Studies
Fisheries
Flora (Botany)
Forestry & FSC
Invertebrates/Entomology (Insects)
Marine Ecology
Oceanographer
Ornithology (Birds)
Primates
Tropical Ecology
Wetland / River / Estuarine
Location/s
England (South East)
Town/s
Local
My Current Salary
30000
Interested in
these
Job Type/s
Fixed Term / Permanent
Job Status/es
Full Time
My Career Level
Mid Level
Résumé Details
Andy Roberts
PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly experienced environmental Site Foreman with a wide range of experience in all aspects of the Horticulture industry, from landscaping to wildlife conservation. I have proven supervisory skills; can work as part of a team or using my own initiative to produce excellent results such as two garden awards. I am an enthusiastic environmental advocate of organic methods and practices as well as nurturing natural eco systems to realize their full potential.
CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
Horticultural Environment Consultant, Consort PM March 2008 – Present
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Close liaison with management team and residents over 2 years, on organic and environmentally friendly horticulture techniques and benefits, resulting in conversion of site to using organic methods
Wildlife development and habitat creation of nesting sites for birds and insects, supplying year round food sources and ideal breeding environments, resulting in successful breeding of Koi Carp, Ducks, Moorhens, Goldfinches and Sparrows.
Development and implementation of successful homemade organic herbicide, and creation of onsite composting and recycling policy of garden and household organic waste
Silver Gilt Award for Best Wildlife Garden, Southwark in Bloom 2010
JOB ROLES
Management of garden site suppliers and supervision of contractors
Development and maintenance of garden including pond, island, shrub beds, lawns, trees and planters
Monitoring of irrigation system, pond filter, fountain, water quality and aeration outlets
Implement seasonal bedding schemes and propagation of plants on-site.
Assistant Foreman, Earth Designs Feb 2007 – March 2008
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Using soft landscaping experience, to work within a team creating large, high value gardens
Adopting role of site manager when required and continuing smooth running of sites
Motivation of team by effective communication and two way feedback.
JOB ROLES
Reporting and monitoring progress of completion dates and targets to client, site manager and management
Sourcing and ordering landscaping supplies and maintaining site sundries
Supervision and training of new staff in soft landscaping garden construction
Responsible for installation of lighting and irrigation systems
Driving van to collect and deliver equipment and staff to various sites.
Additional Works Foreman, ISS Waterers Landscapes Feb 2003 – Feb 2007
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded ‘Best Small Public Square’ for St Dunstans-in-the-east, London Gardens Society (2006)
BALI Principle Award (2005), for Maintenance of Corporation of London’s gardens in the Square Mile as part of a landscape team
Received positive feedback from Lord Mayor of the City of London and visiting Presidential Dignitaries on floral displays created at London Guildhall functions.
JOB ROLES
Maintenance of various gardens within the London Square mile
Driving 7.5 tonne Box and Transit vans to deliver plants and machinery to gardens
Supervision of staff in construction of new garden projects and management of existing garden sites
Liaise with staff and management, organizing, allocating work and ensuring completion of tasks on deadline
Responsible for training, orientation and supervision of new staff, on health and safety procedures as well as horticultural techniques.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Lincoln University, New Zealand (1996)
City and Guilds Practical certificate in Gardening (Organic Gardening –Credit) (2002)
City and Guilds Practical certificate in Garden Design (2002)
St Johns : Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (2007)
MAYBO : Personal Safety and Conflict Management Course (2008)
English Gardening School : Garden Lighting Course (2010)
English Gardening School : Green Roofs and Living Walls (2010)
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