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Appliances

Wyevale Garden Centres is the largest Garden Centre chain in the UK. Based in their Head Office at Syon Park, London, I was the Assistant Buyer for Hardy Nursery Stock - the largest category within the business. Responsible for buying the Trees and Climbers Category and work with over 15 suppliers to manage Ornamental Trees, Fruit, Clematis, Climbers and Hedging ranges. I work with customer insight and analytical data in conjunction with the countries leading growers to develop… Show more Wyevale Garden Centres is the largest Garden Centre chain in the UK. Based in their Head Office at Syon Park, London, I was the Assistant Buyer for Hardy Nursery Stock - the largest category within the business. Responsible for buying the Trees and Climbers Category and work with over 15 suppliers to manage Ornamental Trees, Fruit, Clematis, Climbers and Hedging ranges. I work with customer insight and analytical data in conjunction with the countries leading growers to develop inspiring plant ranges for each category. Show less

Wiltshire

West Kington Nurseries is a producer of quality grown perennials for the wholesale and Independent Garden Centre Market in the UK. As Sales Manager, I was the account holder for our garden centres across the country, providing them with expertise and guidance, as well as excellent customer service to ensure business growth and lasting business relationships. Budget focused and consistent in reaching sales targets throughout the year. I contributed to developing the range of perennials… Show more West Kington Nurseries is a producer of quality grown perennials for the wholesale and Independent Garden Centre Market in the UK. As Sales Manager, I was the account holder for our garden centres across the country, providing them with expertise and guidance, as well as excellent customer service to ensure business growth and lasting business relationships. Budget focused and consistent in reaching sales targets throughout the year. I contributed to developing the range of perennials by focusing on new varieties. Show less

Tetbury

Promotion to Plant Centre Manager allowed me to develop and demonstrate my horticultural skills, knowledge and ability to manage a team and Centre. My horticultural expertise enabled me to develop a credible range and appropriate pricing architecture to support the Arboretum, its visitors and regular customers alike. As a competitive but personable manager, I would strive to encourage the best out of my staff and centre whilst maintaining a friendly and customer focused environment.

Management of 5 polo ponies throughout the summer months and 2 hunting horses during winter.

General Horticultural Assistant role that enabled me to learn from experts in their field. I quickly became proficient in the runnings of the business and contributed to range planning and budgeting. I gained unparalleled experience and knowledge which has allowed me to develop my horticultural career, specifically Ornamental Trees and Acers. I also contributed to the budgeting, pricing and buy of Christmas Trees.

Education record

V.C.E Graduate:, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology, Geography, P.E, English

Activities and Societies: Captain of Boats 2004 Awarded the Outstanding Contribution to the Sporting Life of the School Award 2004