Christopher Kennedy MRICS

Experience

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  The Co-Operative Food

  May 2016 - Sept 2017

  Customer Service Assistant

  I have developed fully transferable skills as a result of working at the Co-operative. Communication skills and organization of workload was central to the job. I had also gained an insight into the field of Health and Safety as I voluntarily took on further training. I thoroughly enjoyed working here, mainly because I knew I was very good at the job. I quickly made a bond with frequent customers and fitted very well into the team. I quickly mastered the tills, stock counting, deliveries, produce, facing-up and reductions: I managed to perform these multi-tasks, while at the same time helping customers, and supporting the kiosk when things got very busy. It was vital to maintain a confident, approachable character, and to be proactive when it came to helping customers. For example, if you saw an individual with his/her hands full it would make sense to get a basket and offer it to them. Any overtime, or shifts needing to be covered, I was the person my colleagues went to. They knew I would very rarely turn down additional work. My work ethic was noticed by the customers and the staff- my boss even offered a promotion. Show less

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  University of Aberdeen

  Sept 2016 - May 2021

  Student
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  Oregon Timber Frame Ltd

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Maintenance Worker

  Primarily involved in supporting the Fabricators: measuring and cutting OSB Timber using a Benchsaw, Cutting Superfoil Tape, General Factory Recycling, Cleaning Workbenches, Saws and the Factory Exterior (i.e. strimming and sweeping). I was responsible for the upkeep of the Factory, which required constant work just to keep the place running. I was determined to keep on top of everything, and worked flat out to maintain a high standard, and safe working area for the Fabricators. Work was very physically demanding. Long hours, short-staffed in a Hazardous Environment. It was essential to adhere to the Health & Safety regulations when working alongside large cutting saws, forklifts, high dust levels and high-pressure Nail/Air guns. Show less

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  Apex Forestry Ltd

  Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Tree Planter

  The job involves Planting of Woodland Creation and restock sites, Hedging, Strimming/Brush cutting, Manual Handling of heavy equipment and Chemical Spraying (Roundup, Kerb)

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  BSW Group

  May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Production Operator

  Primarily involved in the production side of the Sawmill. Timber is cut into different lengths and thicknesses depending on the wood and needs to be separated into individual sizes. The timber is stacked, wrapped and labelled where it is then taken to a "Grader" which stress tests the timber before it is transported to the client. Health and Safety is a priority when working alongside large saws, conveyor belts, Forklifts and when carrying and stacking heavy timber. I am currently trained on the Automatic Stacking Machine, Top Saw and Pack Saw. Show less

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  University of Aberdeen

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Postgraduate Student
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  John Clegg & Co

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Work Experience

  Two weeks work experience shadowing experts in Forestry Valuation. I undertook a considerable Wind-blow survey for the Crown Estate, down in Lockerbie, after shadowing Eddie Addis. I also managed to meet a client, and witness the early stages of Valuation on two occasions. Lastly, I was asked to undertake an annual data collection exercise, to measure the general trend of Forest Sales in the UK. This enabled John Clegg & Co to measure the trend of Forest Sales, as well as their influence in the UK market. Show less

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  Strutt & Parker

  Sept 2022 - now

  Graduate Rural Surveyor