Mathew Engelbrecht
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
The Little Garden Company
03.2024 - Current
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Preserved structural integrity of landscapes with proper tree care procedures such as pruning branches and removing deadwood.
- Boosted curb appeal by keeping lawns well-manicured through mowing, edging, and trimming services.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
Painter
Baban Painters
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
Education
No Degree - Computing Level 5 Technician
NZSE
New Lynn, NZ2013
Skills
- Time Management
- Garden maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Team Collaboration
- Using hand tools
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Customer service and assistance
- Heavy Lifting
- Weeding gardens
- Pruning skills
- Mowing and Weed Whacking
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Thinking
- Leaf raking and mulching
Timeline
Gardener
The Little Garden Company
03.2024 - Current
Painter
Baban Painters
10.2021 - 11.2023
No Degree - Computing Level 5 Technician
NZSE
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