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
North Canterbury
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
Nelson
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