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Aperahama Grattan

Turangi

Summary

At Ellis Silviculture, I spearheaded reforestation initiatives and enhanced forest health through tree identification and planting. Renowned for adaptability and effective communication, I would sometimes train new hires, significantly reducing workplace incidents. My commitment to sustainable forestry practices and perfect job execution sets a benchmark in forestry operations excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Forestry Worker

Ellis Silviculture
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with team members, promoting a culture of workplace safety and hazard awareness.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks like pruning branches or removing dead wood from trees reducing potential hazards within the managed area.
  • Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
  • Trained new hires on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and job responsibilities to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.

Landscape Worker

Lakeside Maintenance
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.

Forestry

Ellis Silviculture
10.2019 - 12.2022
  • Performed routine maintenance on forestry equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during field operations.
  • Maintained trails within managed forests areas allowing easy access for both recreational users as well as other forestry personnel.
  • Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to maintain current knowledge on best practices in forestry fire management techniques.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with team members, promoting a culture of workplace safety and hazard awareness.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks like pruning branches or removing dead wood from trees reducing potential hazards within the managed area.
  • Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
  • Trained new hires on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and job responsibilities to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely to make informed decisions about daily work activities in dynamically changing environments.
  • Oversaw tree planting initiatives and guided volunteers to ensure optimal establishment of new saplings.

Education

Tongariro Area School
Turangi

Skills

  • Tree identification level 3 tickets for selection
  • Tree planting level 3 tickets for planting
  • Tree pruning level 3 tickets foe pruning
  • Forest health assessment got tickets for health safety and nutrition
  • Written communication
  • Self motivation
  • Goal setting
  • Task prioritization
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective communication
  • Safety and maintenance on forestry equipment (loppers, shovel, ladder etc)
  • Risk management
  • Gone for my first aid tickets twice
  • General requirement tickets for forestry
  • Landscaping such as lawn mowing, gardens, hedges, gutters and wood etc

Timeline

Forestry Worker

Ellis Silviculture
01.2024 - 01.2025

Landscape Worker

Lakeside Maintenance
03.2023 - 12.2023

Forestry

Ellis Silviculture
10.2019 - 12.2022

Tongariro Area School

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