Matthew Shaw

A competent and conscientious individual with effective organisational skills. Used to leading a small team, whilst very capable of using own initiative. Knowledgeable and has a passion for horticulture. Possessing a good sense of humour, industry qualifications and seeking to advance career within a progressive, forward-thinking company.

Key Skills.

⦁ Good communication and interpersonal skills

⦁ Health and Safety awareness

⦁ Able to work outdoors in all weathers

⦁ Patience

⦁ Problem solving

⦁ Full Driving Licence

⦁ Leadership

⦁ Time-management and ability to forward plan

Work Experience.

Mobile Estate Officer Sutton Housing Partnership 2016 -

Running the Garden Scheme, a service for elderly and disabled residents. Leading a small team of two to three people. Responsible for a monthly schedule of maintenance for 180 private gardens.

Key Duties :-

Practical skills

⦁ Lawn mowing

⦁ Strimming

⦁ Hedge cutting

⦁ Shrub and tree pruning

⦁ Weeding

⦁ Leaf blowing

Customer service skills

⦁ Building trust and rapport with residents

⦁ Being consistent and calm when interacting with vulnerable residents

Leadership skills

⦁ Creating the work schedules for the team

⦁ Developing the skills of those I lead

⦁ Maintaining overview contracted gardens

⦁ City & Guilds NPTC PA1 & PA6 Pesticides.

⦁ City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.

⦁ City and Guilds Level 2 Work-based Horticulture.

⦁ City and Guilds Level 1 Work-based Horticulture.