Philip Newbery is a student studying Horticulture at Nottingham Trent University who is looking for a work placement to gain experience in estate management. He has excellent communication skills and is both a strong individual worker and team player. He has relevant experience in landscape services and maintenance from volunteering with NTU as well as owning a small business and renovating commercial properties.

1. Philip Newbery
End House
Morton
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0XA
Mobile 07580 148696
Email philnewbery@hotmail.co.uk
A meticulous and creative individual who thrives as part of a team as well as working alone.
Currently studying Horticulture FdSc at Brackenhurst, part of Nottingham Trent University,
with plans to work in Estate Management sector.
A well presented person with excellent people skills and a professional attitude, a highly
motivated individual who would enhance any team.
Currently looking to gain experience in the management of an estate and looking for a work
placement to gain hands on knowledge in this sector.
Current
 Studying FdSc at NTU Brackenhurst Campus
 Volunteering with the Landscape Services Team at Brackenhurst Campus
Relevant Experience
2015-Present Nottingham Trent University
Landscape services
 Sports turf care and maintenance
 Amenity planting and maintenance
 Tree climbing, pruning & felling
 Hedge Maintenance
 Design and Installation of Ecological Site
 Responsible Waste Management
 Plant and Hand-Held Equipment Use and Maintenance
Business Course
 Lead a team in designing/manufacturing/marketing and retailing of a product range
 Team Meetings
 Budgeting

2. Previous Experience
Owner/Restaurateur - Owned/Ran a small business for 4 years. Worked every aspect of
the business from bar to kitchen to waiting tables. Staff management, event planning and
exceeding customer expectation.
Property Renovation - Purchasing and renovating Commercial and Victorian properties
and gardens to a high standard. Skilled in all aspects of building work and Project
Management, organising tradesmen, material sourcing and price negotiation, working to
deadlines and staging prior to selling.
Qualifications & Courses
Nottingham Trent University Horticulture FdSc Year 1 (2015-2016)
 Garden Design
 Plant and Botanical knowledge
 Plants and Soil science
 Horticultural Technology
 Survey, Planning and Construction
IML Microdrill 1Day Course – Tree Health Survey with microdrill, performing test and
interpreting results
NVQ Level 2 Cabinet Making – Studied at Newark College and passed with Distinction
GCSEs – 8 GCSEs between A-C grade studied at Oathall Community College in Haywards
Heath
Additional Information
 Computer Skills: Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Basic knowledge AutoCAD
 Interests: Estates, gardens and garden design, reading, movies and theatre. I enjoy
cycling and travelling.
 Driving licence
References
Available on request