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Michael Payne

Awapuni,Palmerston North

Summary

As a highly motivated 27 year-old with a background in horticulture and landscaping, I'm eager for a new challenge. I've got a strong work ethic, am professional and am confident in my ability to learn and excel in assisting the ecology team. I'm a quick learner with excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach, and am confident in making a positive contribution at WSP.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursery Worker

Leafland
Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
03.2020 - Current
  • Provided advice to customers regarding planting instructions, soil types and care instructions for plants.
  • Identified pests or diseases on plants and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Was in charge of booking part of the freight around the country and used xero/excel for sales and invoicing

Landscaper

Gardinere
Awapuni, Palmerston North
03.2019 - 08.2024
  • Operated landscaping equipment incl. hedge trimmers to maintain grounds
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health
  • Planted trees, laid mulch (e.g. all the bark in the gardens around Hunting and Fishing) and used pesticides

Education

NCEA Level Three -

Feilding High School
Feilding, NZ
12-2015

2+ Years of Ecology Study -

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ

Diploma in Architectural Technology -

Open Polytechnic
Lower Hutt, NZ

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Office admin skills, am competent in MS office applications and used to daily face-to-face interactions with customers
  • Plant knowledge-exotics and natives
  • Exceptional English and mathematic skills and attention to detail

Timeline

Nursery Worker

Leafland
03.2020 - Current

Landscaper

Gardinere
03.2019 - 08.2024

NCEA Level Three -

Feilding High School

2+ Years of Ecology Study -

Massey University

Diploma in Architectural Technology -

Open Polytechnic
Michael Payne