Edward Potts
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
I'm passionate about helping others access needed services. Being a highly motivated problem solver with the ability to identify issues before they occur, I have an excellent track record of providing specific, individually tailored experiences, making sure the client is understood and cared for. I have a strong understanding of how to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and am a strong advocate for giving a voice to those without one. Additionally, I possess the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restoration Field Technician
Wildlands Consultants
09.2023 - Current
- Preforming to high-level being responsible for verity of sites on the South Island.
- Being directly involved with 15 projects.
- Maintained strong focus on safety while in remote locations.
- Have shown high level of understanding site specific requirements before arriving, making sure I know long-term goal and stakeholders of the Site.
Operations Assistant
Scott Farms Ltd
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Working to support management of the dairy and kiwifruit farm.
- Ensureing correct tasks are completed for the season.
- by liaising with contractors and coordinating external services.
- A reliable pair of hands with unforeseen issues to keep the farm efficient and operational.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and securing timely delivery of goods.
- Managed and maintained file system covering expenses, reports, and support documentation.
Conservation Trainee
Bay Conservation Alliance
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Complete Biological surveys with report write ups.
Nursery Supervisor
CGC Landscapes
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
- I have experience in organizing incoming and outgoing stock for a commercial landscaping company.
- Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
- Working remotely and collaborate effectively with different teams.
- Producing written reports, with a focus on quality control and data entry.
Senior Outdoor Instructor
Nation Wide Contractor
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Strong communication skills through regular interactions with others, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Remaining calm and caring in a high stress situation.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Adventure Therapist
Afon Goch Childrens Homes
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Mentored new care workers through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
- Responsible for 16 clients adventure therapy sessions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Trained in techniques such as CBT, stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Medical First Responder
Festival Medical Services
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Provide quick and reliable first aid at music festivals.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Performed CPR and other life-saving interventions on patients experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory distress, ultimately increasing survival rates.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively utilizing advanced life support techniques, including airway management and medication administration.
- Contributed to a collaborative work environment by communicating effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Education
University of Cumbria
Cumbria UK2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Report Preparation
- Crisis Prevention Training
- Data Confidentiality
- De-Escalation Tactics
- CBT Training
- Data Entry Software
- Individual Counselling
- Child Safeguarding
- Food and Hygiene level 2
Certification
- Outdoor Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
- Class 1 and 2L NZ driving license (clean)
- Fire Point Training (Level 1)
- Crisis Prevention Training
- CBT Training
- Child Safeguarding
- Food and Hygiene (level 2)
Volunteer work
- The Styx Living Laboratory Trust. Water monitoring and bird surveys.
- New Zealand Conservation Trust. Trapping and monitoring
- Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare Group. Bird monitoring
Timeline
Restoration Field Technician
Wildlands Consultants
09.2023 - Current
Conservation Trainee
Bay Conservation Alliance
05.2023 - 08.2023
Operations Assistant
Scott Farms Ltd
02.2023 - 09.2023
Nursery Supervisor
CGC Landscapes
12.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Outdoor Instructor
Nation Wide Contractor
01.2019 - 12.2021
Adventure Therapist
Afon Goch Childrens Homes
09.2017 - 12.2018
Medical First Responder
Festival Medical Services
08.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Education
University of Cumbria
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