- High-Intensity Interval Training
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Team Sports
- Enjoy participating in hockey and crossfit for overall physical and mental well-being
Jaimie Botha
Auckland
Summary
Adept at enhancing garden vitality and guest experiences, I leveraged skills in garden maintenance and exceptional service at this Local Private Property and The Hunting Lodge. Specializing in organic gardening and fostering warm customer relationships, I significantly improved plant health and customer satisfaction. My proactive approach and effective team collaboration highlight my ability to rejuvenate and enrich environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Worker
Local Private Property
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Enhanced plant health by implementing proper pruning techniques and weed control methods.
- Ensured safety of home owners through comprehensive training on tool usage, chemical handling, and general workplace procedures.
- Optimized irrigation systems for efficient water use while maintaining optimal plant growth and health.
- Achieved successful plant propagation with careful seed selection, germination techniques, and transplanting processes.
- Boosted garden productivity through regular soil testing and appropriate fertilization practices.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize waste while ensuring availability of essential supplies for daily operations.
- Reduced pest damage by utilizing integrated pest management strategies, including biological controls and environmentally friendly pesticides.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
Wait Staff Member
The Hunting Lodge
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and efficiently addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery of dishes to guests.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
- Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
- Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and suggesting daily specials to guests.
- Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.
- Displayed extensive knowledge of menu offerings and ingredients, allowing for informed recommendations to diners with dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Leveraged knowledge of table clearing techniques such as napkin folding and refilling condiments to reset table during and after dining service.
- Provided support during catering events by setting up stations, serving food promptly, engaging with attendees professionally.
- Promptly addressed customer complaints or issues, resulting in increased guest satisfaction rates.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-2027
High School Diploma -
St Cuthberts College
Auckland12-2023
Skills
- Power tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Vegetable gardening
- Garden maintenance
- Soil preparation
- Fertilizer application
- Organic gardening
- Time management
- Strong multitasking
- Efficient organization
Interests
Timeline
Garden Worker
Local Private Property
01.2023 - 01.2025
Wait Staff Member
The Hunting Lodge
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Health Science Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Auckland University of Technology
High School Diploma -
St Cuthberts College
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