John Hinton
Torbay,Auckland
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated gardening professional. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanour and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Energetic and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Mega Mitre 10
03.2023 - Current
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
Gardener
Settlers And Fairview Lifestyle Village
10.2004 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide the residents with accurate and constructive information.
- Used hedge trimmers, weedeaters, blower vacs, shears, pruners, and chainsaws to maintain gardens, hedges and shrubs.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Assistant Nurseryman
North Shore Nurseries
10.1993 - 09.2004
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep nursery well stocked.
- Potted plants as and when required
- Maintained plants for distribution to garden centres.
Nursery Assistant
Knights Nurseries
02.1993 - 08.1993
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Workplace First Aid
MediTrain
Auckland07.2018
Horticulture Certificate
Auckland Academy
Auckland08.1994
Skills
- Gardening and lawn maintenance
- Gardening machine knowledge
- Store maintenance and stock management
- Customer Service
- Product Sales
- Team worker
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Mega Mitre 10
03.2023 - Current
Gardener
Settlers And Fairview Lifestyle Village
10.2004 - 02.2023
Assistant Nurseryman
North Shore Nurseries
10.1993 - 09.2004
Nursery Assistant
Knights Nurseries
02.1993 - 08.1993
Workplace First Aid
MediTrain
Horticulture Certificate
Auckland Academy
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