Daniel Wadley
Christchurch
Summary
I have been in the arboriculture/horticulture industry for more then ten years.
I am motivated, reliable,,honest and finish my work to a high standard.
I can lead people as well as plan work to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Arborist
Self Employed
07.2023 - Current
- Optimized equipment performance with regular maintenance checks, decreasing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing expert advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
Senior Arborist
Manor property services Nelson (mps) Senior arborist
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Run a small crew doing all aspects of residential tree work
- Quoting and planning work
- Training new staff and grounds crews
Senior Arborist
Invercargill City Council
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Completed Tree Risk Assessment course (Traq)
- Grow safe certificate
- Planned and organized my crews work
- Assisted team leaders when needed
- Communicated with public in regards to trees.
Utility Arborist / Arborist
Asplundh Invercargill
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed powerline clearances for powernet through out southland
- Performed large tree removals at queens park
- Tree work for housing New Zealand at residential properties.
Evergreen landscapes
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Done a wide range of landscape work
- Gained experience operating machinery e.g diggers,loaders and track barrow
- Increased my overall skill set.
Utility Arborist / climbing Arborist
Mainpower New Zealand
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed line clearances from L.V to 66kv throughout north canterbury
- Gained knowledge from line mechanics
- Completed a Hiab training course.
Full Time Apprentice Arborist
Wellington City Council
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Level 3 certificate in Arboriculture and currently working on level 4
- Close Approach worker ticket
- Experienced in various types of tree work
- Assisting senior Arborist's
- Competed in regional tree competitions 2013/2015
- Traffic controller ticket.
Labourer
Downer Tree services
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Groundsman
- Assisting Arborist's
- Learnt basic climbing techniques.
Landscape Labourer
GSL Christchurch
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Soft landscaping
- Gardening
- Planting.
Lifeguard
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
12.2008 - 01.2011
- Pool Lifeguard National Award
- Experience in various first aid
- Customer Service Certificate.
Education
NCEA level 1
Amuri Area School Culverden
01.2008
Taupo Nui A Tia college
01.2006
Skills
- Leading crews
- Public Safety Awareness
- Storm Damage Cleanup
- Hazardous Tree Evaluation
Hobbies and Interests
I am an active outdoorsman and keen hunter.
References
Upon request
Timeline
Self Employed Arborist
Self Employed
07.2023 - Current
Senior Arborist
Manor property services Nelson (mps) Senior arborist
07.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Arborist
Invercargill City Council
01.2020 - 07.2022
Utility Arborist / Arborist
Asplundh Invercargill
01.2018 - 01.2020
Evergreen landscapes
01.2016 - 01.2018
Utility Arborist / climbing Arborist
Mainpower New Zealand
08.2015 - 01.2016
Full Time Apprentice Arborist
Wellington City Council
03.2013 - 08.2015
Labourer
Downer Tree services
03.2012 - 10.2012
Landscape Labourer
GSL Christchurch
01.2011 - 01.2012
Lifeguard
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
12.2008 - 01.2011
NCEA level 1
Amuri Area School Culverden
Taupo Nui A Tia college