Posted by on February 25, 1998 at 07:33:34:
Education and Qualifications
University of Plymouth:
Bachelor of Science Degree
Rural Studies (studying at present, graduation October 1998)
Higher National Diploma
Rural Resource Management
Newbury College of Further Education:
City and Guilds of London Institute
Agriculture, phase one.
Turnpike Secondary School:
O,level Social and Economic History
C.S.E. Mathematics, English, Geography, History,Creative Design, Art and Craft.
Employment Experience
Six years experience in game and deer management; habitat construction and preservation.
Three years experience in agriculture; dairy and arable farming in the UK and in Denmark.
One years experience in woodland and estate management; planting, thinning and felling mixed woodland; constrution, drainage and landscaping of formal gardens.
Additional Personal and Business Skills
My attendance at University has helped to develop my presentation and communication skills. The emphasis placed on group work during both the Higher National Diploma and Degree course has helped to develop both my team work and leadership abilities. The time management and organisational skills that I developed in the working environment proved invaluable during University.
Full driving license
PADI Open Water Diver qualification
Interests and Activities
I train weekly with the University Thai Boxing Club
I swim regularly at a local leisure center
I enjoy hill and coastal walking, and at school was commended for my contribution to Outdoor Pursuits.
Employment Objectives
My main areas of interest and study are the sustainable development and diversification of rural industries and communities, the management of natural resources, and the integration of sustainable tourism policies into rural communities.
I have traveled extensively in the Philippines and am aware of the need to integrate policies for environmental protection and sustainable development into rural communities whilst at the same time providing these communities with the opportunity to develop viable businesses and agricultural systems.
I am coming to live in the Philippines in October 1998 and am interested in employment opportunities after this date.
Postal Address
David Middleditch
257 Lower Way
Newbury
Berkshire
RG19 3TR
England, UK