Resume@Vance

 VANCE GILLGREN. Vanceandanne@gmail.com

02102404696. 447366338101

Born in Gisborne, I emigrated to UK with my wife and children for a period

of 19

years and then moved home to NZ 8 yrs ago. The vast majority of my

working

experience has been in horticulture and I’m interested in ecology and

sustainable production systems ( eg organics, permaculture)

I have a strong work ethic and highly value integrity and discipline. Able to

work independently or function well in a team environment.

References. Pamela Idelson.

Current employer.

07540573740 (UK)

Character reference

Susan Elliot (neighbour) 195 Sutherland Road Lyall Bay, ph 0211146996

Education

Wainui Beach school, Ilminster intermediate, Lytton High school, all in

Gisborne

School certificate in English, math, science, tech drawing, woodwork

University entrance in English, biology, tech drawing, and PE

Diploma of horticulture (distinction) from Lincoln college in 1980

Work

1981-82 Baylys Nursery Gisborne, general nursery production

1983-87 Seasonal horticultural pruning, forestry thinning, Gisborne

1988-89 Gisborne city council parks and reserves, mowing and general

amenity

horticulture

1990 Horticultural tutor on government backed scheme

1991 Travel and holiday work in Europe

1992-98 Puha Nursery Gisborne. Eventually foreman role in alternative

species

production and supervision of seasonal and permanent staff. Left to live in

England with family.

1999-2007 House husband and self employed gardener. Finished as work

was

too seasonal and weather dependant.

2008-11 Bott Ltd, industrial storage solutions, Bude, Cornwall. Left when

offered an excellent job at Trebarfoote.

2012-16 Trebarfoote Manor gardener and woodland manager, Bude. Left

to

move home to NZ with family.

2016-2019, Riversun Nurseries Gisborne. Team member involved in

avocado and kiwi fruit plant production. Leaving to be closer to wife’s family

and for wife to attend university in Christchurch.2019- 2021 Zealandia

Horticulture ,Christchurch Production operative at houseplant/ornamental

site.

2021- 6 Months driving HGV for Cedenco in Gisborne2021 - Present

Trebarfoote Manor woodlands( with 1 year gap in middle in which I had

surgery and recuperation in NZ. 2 Working Holidays both of which airfare

and accommodation were provided on top of pay.(job is mostly coppicing

Willow with chainsaw) I return to NZ early Nov 2023.

Extra skills and qualifications

HGV license

Forklift driver training and experience (cert in 2017)

Chainsaw op certificate and experience (cert in 2013 in UK)

TEFL certification in English language (cert in 2011 in UK)

Hobbies

Surfing, gardening, craft brewing, Banjo.