Hadlow College, Tonbridge, United Kingdom
As a specialist, high quality, land-based college based in Kent, Hadlow College offers a huge range of courses to suit the needs of many different students. Our provision starts at post-16 and includes a number of full honours degrees. We pride ourselves on making all our students feel welcome and secure in what is a fantastic learning environment.
Hadlow College Alumni
Matthew Nethercott
Landscape Gardener and Tree Surgeon
Construction
Education
The University of Northampton 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Horticulture and Garden Design & Landscape Management, 2-1
Hadlow College 2006 — 2008
National Diploma, Horticultural and Garden Design, Merit - Diploma
Experience
Nethercott Landscape and Tree Works June 2011 - Present
Skills
Tree Service, Gardening, Architectural Design, Maintenance, Fences, Planting Plans, Concrete Paving, Horticulture, Graphic Design, New Business Development
Matthew Sage
Area Sales Manager at Andrews Sykes
Construction
Education
Hadlow College 1998 — 1999
City & Guilds Level 2, Horticulture, Merit
Belfairs High School for Boys 1977 — 1983
Fairways Junior School 1970 — 1977
Experience
Andrews-Sykes Specialist Hire March 2014 - Present
Konstructa Hire August 2011 - March 2014
BriggsAmasco Ltd May 2006 - July 2011
Travis Perkins February 2000 - May 2006
Home Retail Group PLC October 1995 - February 2000
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Cold Calling, Business Development, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Direct Sales, Sales, Sales Operations, Management, Key Account Management, Account Management, Sales Management, Customer Service
Mick Goldsmith IOSH (Tech)
Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor at Sauter Automation Ltd
Construction
Education
Norton Knatchbull School For Boys 1977 — 1984
Hadlow College
Experience
Sauter Automation Ltd November 2014 - Present
Quicklight Ltd September 2013 - July 2014
Quicktest Ltd June 2009 - August 2013
Skills
Industrial Safety, Environmental Management, Construction, Environmental..., Project Management, Energy, Inspection, MS Project, Management, Safety Management..., Health & Safety..., ISO 14001, ISO9001, Asbestos, Occupational Health, Project Planning, Fire Safety, Risk Assessment, Environmental Awareness, Facilities Management, Construction Safety, Electricians
Natalie Howie
Wholesale Professional
Wholesale
Education
K College 2011 — 2012
Art and Design, Distinction
Hadlow College 2010 — 2011
Floristry, Distinction
Hadlow College 2008 — 2010
Horticulture, Distinction
Bradbourne School 2003 — 2008
Experience
Coblands Nurseries April 2014 - July 2014
Skills
Sales
Natasha Blake-hood
Student at University of Greenwich
Supermarkets
Education
University of Greenwich 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Animal conservation and biodiversity
Hadlow College 2007 — 2009
National Diploma, Animal management
Experience
Tesco PLC November 2008 - Present
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Animals, Animal Work, Communication Skills
Natasha Booth
Attended Hadlow College
Retail
Education
Hadlow College 2013 — 2015
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, Animal management
welling school 2008 — 2013
Experience
Holidog July 2015 - Present
Tesco.com April 2015 - September 2015
gallery gifts April 2014 - February 2015
Nicholas Barwick
Horticulture
Design
Education
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 1976 — 1979
Dip Hort Edin, Horticulture
Hadlow College 1972 — 1973
National Cerificate in Horticulture, Amenity
Experience
Head Gardener London 1982 - 2013
Nationa trust August 1979 - April 1982
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew August 1973 - August 1976
Skills
Event Management, Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Gardening, Horticulture
Nicola Darling
Health and Safety Coordinator at KpH Deconstruction Ltd
Construction
Education
Shields 2015 — 2016
NEBOSH - Cert, Construction, n/a
Hadlow College 2015 — 2015
Award in Education and Training, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching, Pass
University of Kent 2003 — 2007
HND, Construction design and management, Merit
Experience
KpH Environmental Services Limited June 2015 - Present
Freelance Photographer: Self Employed October 2008 - June 2015
Kier South East February 2007 - September 2008
WH Simmons and Son Ltd June 2005 - January 2007
M Burwins May 2000 - February 2005
Skills
Demolition, Construction Management, Health & Safety, Construction Safety, Occupational Health, Contract Management, Health & Safety..., NEBOSH, Risk Assessment, Environmental Awareness, Soft strip and..., Photography, Accident Investigation, Environmental..., Inspection, Construction
Patrick Oakes-o'connor
Project Technician Affinity Water
Utilities
Education
Hadlow College
South Kent college
St Mary's westbrook
Experience
Affinity Water August 2014 - Present
Affinity Water February 2004 - December 2014
Skills
Project Management, Commissioning, Instrumentation, UV disinfection, PLC, Water Treatment, Process Control, Inverters, Disinfection, Electronics, Water, PLC Allen Bradley, SCADA, Project Planning, ICA, Engineering, Chlorine, Electricians, PLC Ladder Logic, Membrane filtration, Square D, Telemetry, Reverse Osmosis, Mitsubishi, Filtration, Turbidity
Paul Jeanes
Horticultural Consultant
Farming
Education
Hadlow College 1966 — 1976
O.N.D Commercial Horticulture, Commercial Ornamental Glasshouse Production
Ryde School Isle of Wight 1966 — 1976
Experience
Horticultural Consultant January 2013 - Present
Avoncross Ornamentals Limited January 1989 - December 2012
Colegrave Seeds January 1987 - January 1989
W J Findon & Son 1987 - 1989
Clarke & Spears International Ltd 1985 - 1987
Nielsen Plants Ltd 1980 - 1982
Skills
Operations Management, Business Planning, Microsoft Office, Horticulture, Nonprofits
Peter Buscall
Horticulture manager/Garden centre manager for The Fifth Trust
Retail
Education
Hadlow College 1992 — 1994
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
St Anselms Catholic Comprehensive school Canterbury
Experience
The Fifth Trust charity/ Vineyard garden centre May 2009 - Present
Meadow Grange Nursery January 1992 - May 2009
Skills
Management, Horticulture, Growing Teams, Merchandising, Sales Management, Horticultural Therapy, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Team Building, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Retail, Microsoft Excel, viticuture, New Business Development, Learning Disabilities, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media
Phillip Randall
Key Account Mananger EMEA, at GCL Building Technologies, a specialist electrical and cabling infrastructure company.
Telecommunications
Education
Hadlow College 1992 — 1995
Mascalls
Experience
GCL Building Technologies September 2003 - Present
Skills
Key Account Management, Facilities Management, Telecommunications, structured cabling, Corporate Relocation, Structured Cabling, Environmental Monitoring, Sales Management, ITIL, Intelligent Systems, Procurement, Building Management..., Sales Operations, Account Management, staff relocation, Security Management, International..., Team Leadership, Audio Visual Integration, Client Liaison, Operations Management, Solution Selling, networking, Vendor Management, Project Management, Data Center, Client Development, Technical Support, Change Management, Smart Homes
Rachael Skinner
Service Desk Team Leader at Capita
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Education
Hadlow College 2007 — 2009
4 A levels, national diploma in Horse Management, 4 A levels
Experience
Capita January 2015 - Present
Capita May 2014 - January 2015
Capgemini January 2012 - May 2014
ernest jones 2007 - 2013
Rebecca Kingsley
BSc (hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student at The Royal Greenwich Equestrian Centre
Education
Royal Greenwich Equestrian Centre 2013 — 2017
Bsc (hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Hadlow College 2011 — 2013
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management, Distinction
Experience
Patricia Crawford & Associates August 2015 - Present
Hadlow College January 2013 - August 2015
Old Woodhill Stables October 2012 - September 2014
Hadlow College July 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Composing Press Releases, Equestrian
Richard Boxall
Plant Manager at Wyevale Garden Centres
Retail
Education
Hadlow College 1994 — 1995
Homebase Horticultural Qualification.
University of Portsmouth 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics, 2:1
Experience
Wyevale Garden Centres September 2015 - Present
Home Retail Group PLC September 1993 - September 2015
Skills
Profit, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Sales, Team Leadership, Retail, Management, Coaching, Recruiting, Store Operations, Merchandising, Leadership, Retail Sales
Richard Shrimpton
Graphic Designer
Design
Education
Leeds Metropolitan University 2005 — 2006
Post-graduate Diploma, Landscape Architecture, Credit
Leeds Metropolitan University 2003 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Landscape Architecture, 1st Class Honours
Hadlow College 1982 — 1985
Diploma, Commercial Horticulture
Eastbourne College 1977 — 1979
Experience
The Bible Curriculum July 2010 - Present
The Bible Curriculum 2010 - 2014
The Bible Curriculum 2010 - 2014
Chez mason July 2006 - July 2010
GOD TV September 2001 - December 2002
Cornerstone Christian Centre February 1991 - September 2001
Skills
Graphics, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography
Rick Grain
Managing Director at Black Country Blinds
Retail
Education
Hadlow College 1970 — 1973
Ordinary National Diploma in Agriculture, Sheep Husbandry
Gillingham Technical High School 1962 — 1967
G.C.E. O levels, Maths, English Language, Physics, Technical Drawing, Chemistry
Experience
Black Country Blinds December 2012 - Present
Effigy Blinds Ltd September 2009 - Present
Effigy Blinds Ltd September 2009 - Present
TLS Fleet Management March 2004 - February 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Marketing, Small Business, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Change Management, Sales, Project Management, Coaching, Business Strategy, Leadership
Robin Hadley
Landscape Officer at Kent County Council
Environmental Services
Education
Pershore College 2006 — 2007
BASIS, Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
University of Greenwich 2003 — 2006
BSc (HONS), Landscape Management, 1:1
Hadlow College 2001 — 2003
RHS Certifcate, Horticulture, Credit
Staffordshire University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc) HONS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2:1
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School 1980 — 1985
8 O levels including Maths and English
Experience
Kent County Council March 2013 - Present
Jacobs August 2006 - March 2013
Queen Court Landscapes September 2003 - June 2006
Megger September 1995 - September 2003
Skills
Contract Management, Landscape Design, Landscaping
Ruth Baxter
Horse Riding Instructor
Sports
Education
Hadlow College 2004 — 2005
Certificate of Higher Education, Equine Business Management
Thomas Rotherham Sixth Form College 2002 — 2004
A Levels, Business Management, English Literature, Psychology
Experience
Self-employed March 2011 - Present
Bardo/Ross Showing Team September 2010 - February 2011
Bardo/Webber Showing Team October 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Event Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Research, PowerPoint, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Service, Management, Coaching
Sam Garwood
Owner at Garwood Tree Management
Environmental Services
Education
Kingswood training 2010 — 2010
CS30 - CS31 - CS38 - CS39 - SGU (Stump grinder use), Safe use of arboriculture related machinery and tree climbing in an Arborists rope and harness.
Hadlow College 2007 — 2010
National diploma, Countryside management, Triple Distinction
Charles Darwin School 2002 — 2007
High School
Experience
Garwood Tree Management 2010 - Present
Skills
Tree Climbing, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Stump Grinding, Sustainability, Customer Service, Integrated Pest..., Contract Management, Horticulture, Project Management, Tree Identification, Tree Planting
Samuel Wood
Assistant Manger The Mac Man
Computer Hardware
Education
West Kent College 2008 — 2009
National Certificate, Photography
Hadlow College 2005 — 2007
National Diploma, Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Bennett Memorial School 2000 — 2005
Experience
Axiom AV May 2014 - Present
The Mac Man February 2013 - Present
Hogarth Worldwide January 2011 - February 2013
Amsys January 2009 - January 2011
Albion Computers PLC March 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Video Production, iPhone, Troubleshooting, Music Industry, Professional Audio, Audio Engineering, Apple OS, Music Production, Computer Hardware, Mac OS, Apple Certified, Apple Servers, Mac, OS X, Music, Network Engineering, Windows 7, System Administration, Horticulture, Apple, Mac OS X Server, Videography, Photography, Retail, Audio Post Production, Technical Support, iOS, Hardware Diagnostics
Sarah Brogan
Health Advisor for Care UK
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Hadlow College 2010 — 2011
Diploma in Equine Management
Riddlesdown Collegiate 2003 — 2009
Experience
Care UK December 2014 - Present
Orange Tree Livery Stables August 2014 - December 2014
THE DIAMOND CENTRE FOR DISABLED RIDERS September 2012 - November 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Call Centre, Pathways, Customer Service, Telephone Triage
Sarah Gladwin
Student at Hadlow College
Education
Hadlow College 2012 — 2014
Hadlow College 2012 — 2014
Sarah Goodhew
Recruitment Consultant at Horticruitment UK Limited
Environmental Services
Education
Hadlow College 2005 — 2007
National Diploma/ City and Guilds, Applied Horticulture/ Horticulture Operations
Experience
Horticruitment UK Limited September 2015 - Present
Broadleaf Landscapes January 2011 - September 2015
MartinWood Resort & Golf Course June 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Landscape Maintenance, Tree Planting, Recruiting, Plant Identification, Trees, Research, Golf Course Management, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Environmental Awareness, Horticulture
Thomas Beer
Primate keeper at Howletts Wild Animal Park & Port Lympne Reserve
Education
University of Greenwich 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Animal Conservation & Biodiversity, Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1)
Hadlow College 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Animal Conservation & Biodiversity, Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1)
Sir Roger Manwood's School 2004 — 2011
Experience
Howletts Wild Animal Park & Port Lympne Reserve April 2015 - Present
Howletts Wild Animal Park & Port Lympne Reserve November 2014 - Present
Howletts Wild Animal Park & Port Lympne Reserve June 2014 - June 2014
The Wildlife Trusts March 2013 - March 2013
Wingham Wildlife Park December 2011 - August 2012
Wingham Wildlife Park December 2011 - August 2012
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust July 2012 - July 2012
Wingham Wildlife Park July 2009 - December 2011
Wingham Wildlife Park March 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Zoology, Teamwork, Computer Literate, Zoo, Ecology, Zoo Keeper, Animal Behavior, Environmental Issues, Animal Husbandry, Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation, Animal Training, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness
Tim Pyne
Managing Director at Weald of Kent Renovation ltd
Construction
Education
Hadlow College
Haysbook
Experience
Weald of Kent Renovation td January 2001 - Present
Weald of Kent renovation ltd 2001 - Present
Skills
Renovation, Subcontracting, Property renovation, Plastering, Restoration, Flooring, Exstentions
Tracey Bond
Sales Executive at Kitchen Culture Kent
Retail
Education
Hadlow College 1993 — 1994
Rainham School for Girls 1988 — 1993
Experience
Kitchen Culture Kent April 2014 - Present
Woodside Estates September 2012 - March 2014
Stonewell Estates January 1999 - January 2011
Skills
Kitchen Cabinets, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Office Administration, Property Management, Selling, Project Planning, Estate Agents, Sales, Kitchen & Bath Design, Marketing, Home Appliances, Real Estate, Kitchen
Tracey Gurney
Advanced Soul Plan Reader
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
Hadlow College 2002 — 2004
RHS General in Horticulture
Holistic Healing College London
Soul Plan Practitioner
Isle of Sheppey
Life Science
Experience
Tracey Gurney July 2014 - Present
Fruitful Gardens September 2005 - Present
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, PowerPoint
Vanessa Nourse
Deputy Superintendent Registrar, Horticultural trainee and Disabled Childrens Support Worker
Civic & Social Organization
Education
Hadlow College 2014 — 2015
RHS Certificate in Plant Growth, Propogation and Development (Level 2), Pass with Commendation
Hadlow College 2013 — 2014
RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture (Level 2)
Accredited through Coventry University
Public Health Development Certicate in Advanced Professional Development
Canterbury Christ Church University
Certificate of Higher Education in Health Studies
Aberystwyth University
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Impact Assessment
Colchester Institute
Diploma in Acoustics
College of North East London
Diploma in Environmental Health
Experience
Kent County Council, Earthstone Landscapes Ltd and Direct Payments Scheme May 2014 - Present
NHS KMCS (Kent and Medway Commissioning Support Unit) September 2012 - May 2014
Care Quality Commission January 2012 - July 2012
Kent County Council June 2006 - January 2012
Maidstone Borough Council February 2005 - May 2006
Canterbury Christ Church University September 2003 - December 2004
Ashford Borough Council August 1994 - September 2003
Rochford District Council September 1988 - September 1994
Skills
Policy, Administration
Victoria Crisp
Attended Hadlow College
Education
Hadlow College 2012 — 2014
William Etheridge
Industrial Automation Professional
Industrial Automation
Education
Hadlow College
NVQ 2, Agricultural Engineering
the malling school
n.c.a.m., Mechanical Engineering
Experience
my last job gmc 2001 - Present
Skills
making buckets, MIG welding, making 1000 liter..., Arc Welding, a bit of Electrical..., tig welding, Metal Fabrication
alain picart
Chef d'entreprise, mido plantes
Wholesale
Education
hadlow college , Kent (UK) 1990 — 1992
European Diploma in Management, Management et économie de l'entreprise
1990 — 1991
Human & Business Management, personnal effectiveness, 1 full year
Experience
Mido Plantes January 2008 - Present
mido plantes January 1998 - Present
Mido Plantes 1998 - 2007
BBL Plantes (cash & carry) 1996 - 1998
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, Stratégie commerciale, Account Management, Retail, English, Horticulture, Marketing Communications, Wholesale, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Stratégie marketing, International Sales, B2B, Marketing, Conception de produit, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Product Development
alice king
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Retail
Education
Hadlow College
Animal management
Experience
sainsburys kennel assistanttawnyhill gundogsDecember 2013 - Present
lucy Irwin
Attended Hadlow College
Law Practice
Education
Hadlow College 2014 — 2015
Animal care
philip wallwork
animal handler/owner
Entertainment
Education
Hadlow College 1991 — 1995
Anca, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
simon yorke
Writer at siyorke.wordpress.com
Writing and Editing
Education
Hadlow College 2000 — 2004
Horticuture
Experience
Self April 2015 - Present
University of Greenwich 2002 - 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Poetry, Environmental Awareness, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Photography, Research, Social Media, Non-fiction, Freelance Writing, Journalism, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Horticulture, Mindfullness, Meditation, Blogging, Mentoring, Fiction, Writing
stephen longhurst
Student at Hadlow College
Education
Hadlow College 2013 — 2015