George Monteith

Friendly and engaging professional with 9 years of experience working both in a small team and as a self-employed gardener. Experienced with handling customers in one-on-one scenarios and forging connections to deliver positive experiences for them. Physically capable for jobs that demand heavy lifting or a significant amount of walking around and being on your feet. Enthusiastic, flexible and committed to ensuring smooth experiences for both colleagues and customers.

Gardener at GM Garden Services (2019-04 – 2026-07)

Self-employed gardener. Day to day duties involved primarily manual labour using both petrol and electric tools such as lawn mowers, hedge cutters, etc. Also use of smaller tools such as secateurs for pruning, forks and spades for digging over flowerbeds and arranging new plants based on customers needs. Engaged warmly with customers from many different backgrounds regularly in one-on-one settings either via the phone or in person. Handled cash, cheque, and bank transfers.

Gardener at Plant and Pot Company (2017-08 – 2019-04)

Worked as part of a small team of gardeners. Listened to instructions from both employer and customer to achieve whatever was required. Most days consisted of use of petrol and electric tools as well as smaller more precise tools such as secateurs or shears. Ensured tools were kept clean and made sure to engage with customers politely and in a friendly manner.

BA (Hons) in English Literature – Canterbury Christ Church University (2014 – 2017)

A-Levels in English Literature, English Language, History – Sussex Coast College Hastings (2012 – 2014)

GCSE in Maths, Science, English, Art, History – Bexhill Academy (2007 – 2012)