Hardworking Gardener skilled in maintaining and creating landscaping work. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
Sydney
09.2013 - Current
General Garden labour and machinery. Operated, Edger, Blower, Various Ride on Lawn Mowers, Hand Mower, Chipper.
Planting of Trees, shrubs, Seedlings.
Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
Looked after watering maintenance programs
Laid Turf
Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn and Plant health.
Provided soil aeration, seeding, fertilization and weed control.
Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of soil, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
Aged Care Worker
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
Sydney, NSW
09.2013 - Current
Weekend Work 16 hours every 6 Weeks, Dementia Care the the elderly and infirm.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Assisted with Showering, mobility, dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Landscape Gardener
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
Auckland , New Zealand
01.2013 - 09.2013
Provided Lawn care, including Mowing Ride on, Edging, Blowing, Spraying weeds.
Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
Office Administrator Permanent Part Time
Air Gun Services Limited
Auckland, Auckland New Zealand
06.2007 - 12.2012
Managed Debtors and Creditors with MYOB Premier, Account Plus V15
Wages for staff of 8
All IRD returns for company.
Import Documentation Collated, paid and completed custom Clearance.
Filing, Telephone Answering, and Dealing with Customers and Staff.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Facilitated payment of invoices due by contacting clients and sending bill reminders.
Updated receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
Performed administrative and clerical tasks by entering data, preparing invoices and filing paperwork.
Verified validity of account discrepancies by investigating and obtaining information from sales and customers.
Created reports and balance sheets to document overall profits and losses.
Answered telephone calls and emails per to resolve clients' billing issues and questions.
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
Tracked invoices, receipts and deposit slips to generate monthly fiscal statements.
Sales/Administrator
Tradepro Limited Wholesale Paint Machinery.
Auckland, AUK
01.2006 - 02.2007
Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
Customer Service/Sales of Paint Machinery
Organizing Couriers and Deliveries
Use of Microsoft word and Excel
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Credit Control and GST Preparation
Yamaha Music Teacher
Yamaha Music School
Dunedin New Zealand, Dunedin New Zealand
01.2004 - 12.2005
Performed Group Teaching 4-6 Year year old. (6 Classes weekly, 10 Students per class)
Singing and Performing
Lesson Planning
Liaising with Parents
Management of group Situations
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employed Piano Teacher
Dunedin New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand
04.1999 - 12.2005
Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
Teaching Individual Piano Lessons (up to 25 Students yearly)
Teaching various age groups, including autistic and Adult students.
Early Childhood Classes at Daycare Centre and Montessori School.
Singing, Dancing, playing Piano.
Organizing Concerts for Students.
Administration for Running own Business,(invoicing/Accounts/Tax.
Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
South Otago High School
Skills
Highly Skilled Gardener, who loves working outdoors and getting job done
Physically Fit, Hard working and Highly motivated
Honest, reliable and Punctual
Enthusiastic , and Goal Driven
Hobbies
Running, Gym, swimming, and anything at the beach.