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Lewis Wilkey
lewiswilkey@gmail.com
Personal Statement
As an experienced now former tree surgeon (arboriculturalist) and ropes sub-contractor, my proactive
approach resulted in taking part in delivering numerous important and prestige contracts. My
networking enabled me to gain opportunities, and my ability to develop client relationships resulted in
an array of business renewals in my former occupation.
In the past year I have set about gaining appropriate experience and qualifications to making a career
change into personnel administration. This year I have gained my first qualification in personnel
administration and am presently working towards a Diploma. I am also looking at gaining
qualifications (AAT) and experience for accountancy roles. During the next year I shall be confirming
my current qualifications whilst working towards developing first line management, coaching and
mentoring, leadership and management to gain professionally recognised awards.
I would now like to utilise and further these skills and qualifications gained, plus undertake new
challenges in an admin role.
Key Skills & Qualifications
 Developing client relationships
 Skills and experience in liaising with site managers and contractors where over-lapping
interests and time tables exist
 Adaptable to new working environments
 IT administration
 Clerical support
 Level 2 Personnel Administrator
 Currently working through towards a Personnel Administrator Diploma
 Presently Building credits for Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development membership
 Admin support

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Employment History
Tree Surgeon/Ropes Access Technician,
Self Employed, Midlands/Cotswolds & South
(1998 – 2016)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Subcontractor working on prestige, private, commercial and utilities contracts.
 Operating in dangerous environments on rail and road operations day and night.
 Working at height from viaducts, bridges, buildings and cliffs.
 Integrating as an individual and helping integration as a team with other teams
 Responsible for ensuring effective working sites.
Jewel Vault Technician, The Genuine Gemstone Company, Worcestershire
(2012 -2014)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 My first introduction to MOS IT systems
 Developing customer service skills and knowledge, formalised by an accredited diploma.
 Provided excellent customer service
 Introduced to stock taking
 A variety of other duties not included in the job description
Temporary Worker, The Best Connection, Worcestershire
(20015 – Present)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Zero hours contracting working
 Variety of roles for a variety of business
 Best described as manual labour.
 I have enjoyed a great deal here, especially at Borders fencing, Stoney Lane Tardebigge.

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Education & Qualifications
A-levels:
 Business Studies C
 English Literature C
 Classical Civilisation C
9 GCSE’s:
 Grade’s B - C, including Maths and English
Vocational Qualifications:
 C&G Employability Skills
 C&G Enhanced Employability Skills
 Level 2 Certificate for Personnel Administrator
Hobbies & Interests
Army Reserves:
I am a trade qualified soldier, attending weekday evenings and weekends at the local unit.
Sports:
I enjoy maintaining and acceptable level of fitness and occasionally take part in ultra marathon
events.
Hiking:
I enjoy hiking in mountainous environments.
Ecology:
As a tree surgeon I developed a broad knowledge of forest and woodland ecology and biodiversity
and enjoy developing this knowledge.
Music & Film:
I enjoy music and film and like to attend events, concerts and cinema as well as reading.
References
References are available upon request.