Ben McGow
Summary
Landscape and Building professional with extensive experience and passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor environments. Proven ability to enhance landscapes through innovative designs and effective lawn-care techniques. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing project requirements, and focused on delivering high-quality results for customers and clients. Meanwhile trying to pursue a full-time role that presents professional challenges and allows me to use my skills to further help someone else business out, which also leverages my skill set, and allows me to gain more in depth knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Lochness Landscaping Services
03.2024 - Current
- Performed a high standard of mowing to elevate the overall landscape appearance using a variety of different machinery, from industrial lawnmowers to hand powered tools designed for trimming, shaping, and edging.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions, adjusting schedules as needed to minimize delays while still ensuring optimal lawn health.
- Maintained a clean working environment by regularly clearing debris from walkways, park areas and other common spaces.
- Inspected machinery daily to spot any damage and noted what needed to be repaired by the mechanic team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete jobs on a daily basis to avoid falling behind schedule
Landscape and Building Labourer
Scott McGonigal's Landscaping
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete assigned client tasks and worked efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow an understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked flexible hours across late nights, weekends and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others on site.
Royal Mail Delivery Driver
Royal Mail UK
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Enhanced mail delivery efficiency by accurately sorting and organising parcels.
- Maintained excellent customer service with timely deliveries and professional communication.
- Reduced mis-delivery incidents through diligent route planning and GPS navigation.
- Ensured vehicle maintenance, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues for optimal performance.
- Handling sensitive documents securely, adhering to strict confidentiality protocols for customer privacy protection.
- Adhering strictly to company policies concerning vehicle operation rules as proper parking procedures and obeying all traffic laws.
Customer Service Assistant
Footasylum Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquires and resolving issues.
- Assisting customers with product selection, providing detailed information on features and benefits.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall customer experience and boost company sales and reputation.
- Maintained clean and organised work environments to maintain customer safety and overall look of the shop
- Utilised problem-solving skills to address customer queries and complaints.
Paper Boy
Alwoodley News
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in newspaper deliveries, resulting in fewer complaints from customers.
- Built strong relationships with customers through friendly interactions and prompt responses to inquiries.
- Adapted quickly to changes in assigned routes or schedules, maintaining consistent performance levels despite fluctuations in workload.
- Adapted to changing weather conditions effectively, ensuring that all newspapers were protected from damage during deliveries.
Volunteer
St Gemma's Charity Shop
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Contributed to a welcoming shopping environment by maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and organized store layout.
- Communicated effectively with both customers and team members, helping to resolve any issues that arose quickly and professionally.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
Education
A-Level - 3D Design
Allerton High School
England06-2021
A-Level - Media Studies
Allerton High School
England06-2021
A-Level - Sport Science
Allerton High School
England06-2021
GCSE - English Language
Allerton High School
England07-2019
GCSE - English Literature
Allerton High School
England07-2019
GCSE - Maths
Allerton High School
England 07-2019
GCSE - Science
Allerton High School
England07-2019
GCSE - Media Pre-production
Allerton High School
England 07-2019
GCSE - Media Digital Graphics
Allerton High School
England07-2019
GCSE - Media Multipage Website Design
Allerton High School
England07-2019
GCSE - Media Video Sequence
Allerton High School
England 07-2019
GCSE - Fine Art
Allerton High School
England07-2019
GCSE - Geography
Allerton High School
England07-2019
GCSE - Sport Studies
Allerton High School
England07-2019
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Organisation
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Observant
- Confident
- Dependable
- Flexible
- Honest
- Reliable
- Team Player
Certification
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Lochness Landscaping Services
03.2024 - Current
Royal Mail Delivery Driver
Royal Mail UK
09.2021 - 10.2023
Landscape and Building Labourer
Scott McGonigal's Landscaping
07.2021 - 10.2023
Customer Service Assistant
Footasylum Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2021
Volunteer
St Gemma's Charity Shop
01.2018 - 05.2018
Paper Boy
Alwoodley News
09.2017 - 01.2020
A-Level - 3D Design
Allerton High School
A-Level - Media Studies
Allerton High School
A-Level - Sport Science
Allerton High School
GCSE - English Language
Allerton High School
GCSE - English Literature
Allerton High School
GCSE - Maths
Allerton High School
GCSE - Science
Allerton High School
GCSE - Media Pre-production
Allerton High School
GCSE - Media Digital Graphics
Allerton High School
GCSE - Media Multipage Website Design
Allerton High School
GCSE - Media Video Sequence
Allerton High School
GCSE - Fine Art
Allerton High School
GCSE - Geography
Allerton High School
GCSE - Sport Studies
Allerton High School
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