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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Improving an already well developed estate, refining and polishing to give the estate the best possible outcome. Managing the conservation effort, wetland area, woodlands which includes two SSSI's.

Surrey

Transformed a small farm-style shoot into a professional operation, overseeing budget management and grassland upkeep. Led the rebuilding and construction of multiple pens, created new duck ponds, and improved gully access for shooting. Managed a team of underkeepers, work experience students, and the beating team to assist with these projects. Responsible for organising courses, health and safety compliance, and risk assessments. Passionate about conservation, I managed woodland and grassland… Show more Transformed a small farm-style shoot into a professional operation, overseeing budget management and grassland upkeep. Led the rebuilding and construction of multiple pens, created new duck ponds, and improved gully access for shooting. Managed a team of underkeepers, work experience students, and the beating team to assist with these projects. Responsible for organising courses, health and safety compliance, and risk assessments. Passionate about conservation, I managed woodland and grassland areas, promoted native wildlife populations, and played a key role in controlling ash dieback and invasive species like Rhododendron, Japanese knotweed, and Himalayan balsam.Redundancy due to COVID19 Show less

United Kingdom

Experienced single-handed keeper who independently managed a small family shoot, focusing on game cover management, woodland maintenance, and estate security. Held master keys and responded to alarms, ensuring the estate's safety. Gained extensive farming experience by cultivating, drilling, and spraying for game covers, collaborating with farming teams on seasonal agricultural tasks and crop production. As a woodsman, engaged in tree planting, coppicing, track maintenance, field margin… Show more Experienced single-handed keeper who independently managed a small family shoot, focusing on game cover management, woodland maintenance, and estate security. Held master keys and responded to alarms, ensuring the estate's safety. Gained extensive farming experience by cultivating, drilling, and spraying for game covers, collaborating with farming teams on seasonal agricultural tasks and crop production. As a woodsman, engaged in tree planting, coppicing, track maintenance, field margin clearance, and clearing fallen trees, including efforts to eradicate the invasive old man's beard across the estate. Show less

As a Royal Marines Commando, I gained active duty experience, skills in leadership, teamwork, and logistics. After completing 9 months of intensive training, I joined 42 Commando, Plymouth, and deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. Serving around the world honed my ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure, both independently and within teams, while adapting to diverse cultures. Following Afghanistan, I served with the Commando Helicopter Force as the Commanding Officer's driver… Show more As a Royal Marines Commando, I gained active duty experience, skills in leadership, teamwork, and logistics. After completing 9 months of intensive training, I joined 42 Commando, Plymouth, and deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. Serving around the world honed my ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure, both independently and within teams, while adapting to diverse cultures. Following Afghanistan, I served with the Commando Helicopter Force as the Commanding Officer's driver before being promoted to the training office, where I managed over 600 portfolios, digitised records, and improved operational efficiency. I later applied these skills at Commando Logistics Regiment, enhancing efficiency across both units. Show less

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Education record

English Literature - B Resistant Materials - B Religious Studies - B English Language - C Mathematics - C Science Double Award - C C