Neil Cawthorne

A highly experienced and motivated computer literate individual with exceptional communication skills. An effective and adaptable problem solver, equally able to work as a team member or individually, using initiative to achieve goals. A People person with a positive ‘can do’ attitude who can work flexibly in all situations in order to achieve desired outcomes.

11 years experience in Agricultural sales sector. Travelling sales representative for 2 National Feed/mineral supply companies. On Farm, face to face dealing with Farmers, creating, enhancing and maintaining relationships and supplying on farm advice regarding animal nutrition.

13 years experience as Police Constable, Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary. Rural Policing, Roads Policing Under cover rural Surveillance and Special Branch counter terrorism duties.

4 years experience as a Gamekeeper both in Loire Valley, France and Lanarkshire, Scotland.

20 years experience running my own Tree Surgery company alongside full time employment.

HND in Rural Resource Management, Scottish Agricultural College/ Napier University, Edinburgh.

Various NPTC Arboriculture and forestry qualifications.