Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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GeneralManager

Samuel Gibbs

Glen Eden,AUK

Summary

As Owner and General Manager of Scissorfingers, I was involved in every aspect of the business, from marketing and networking, through all the day to day operations and planning, to accounts and client relations. My strong design and planning skills, and top class execution, were vital to the company’s success throughout its nearly 20 year lifespan. We experienced consistent growth year on year from beginning to end. My relationships both with clients and suppliers, and also with staff, provided the basis for a company culture which was positive and energised, whilst remaining relaxed and promoting resolution over conflict.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Scissorfingers
04.2007 - 03.2022

All marketing, quoting, planning, project management, skilled labour, accounts and reconciliation for a small landscaping company, around 6-10 staff.

Landscape Gardener

NDR Co.
04.2004 - 03.2007

Managed sites as Forman of a small crew, 2-5 workers.


Carried out scheduled maintenance and installed new gardens, as well as development work.


Involved in design and planning of installations.

Chef

Verona (Auckland), Detroit (London), Matterhorn (Wellington).
04.1998 - 09.2004

Worked as a chef whilst I undertook some post-grad study, for two years; and before this did the same in the UK for 1 year. Worked in Wellington for two years prior to travel.

Education

Diploma - Audio Engineering And Music Production

Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Auckland, AUK
2005

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington
1997

Skills

    Design and Planning

    Trade Skills, carpentry and technical

    Project oversight and client liaison

    Staff management and training

    Reconciliation and record keeping

Timeline

General Manager

Scissorfingers
04.2007 - 03.2022

Landscape Gardener

NDR Co.
04.2004 - 03.2007

Chef

Verona (Auckland), Detroit (London), Matterhorn (Wellington).
04.1998 - 09.2004

Diploma - Audio Engineering And Music Production

Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Victoria University of Wellington
Samuel Gibbs