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Stanley Watson

Summary

I am hard working and organised with professional experience in arboriculture, landscaping and event setup, notably with Arbor Care, The Outdoorsmans and Lucys Events Ltd. I have demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills. I have proven track record of completing projects to a high standard in a timely manner

I offer a strong work ethic and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tasks. I bring foundational understanding of plant care and maintenance, and can efficiently operate landscaping equipment.

I am passionate about the New Zealand environment and am eager to bring my skills and knowledge to this DOC Ranger position.


Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Arborist

Arbor Care
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Performed tree removals, pruning and stump grinding
  • Mulched and cleaned up to a high standard
  • Serviced and maintained chainsaws, trucks, chippers and other machinery
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Used my expert knowledge to make educated decisions regarding trees
  • Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.

Landscape Worker

The Outdoorsmans
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
  • Improved plant health through proper pruning, fertilizing, and pest control techniques.
  • Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.

Marquee Set up

Lucy Events
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Leveraged strong communication skills when working with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Driving light trucks and trailers long distances to deliver products

Education

NCEA Levels 1, 2, 3 And University Entrance -

Aquinas College
Tauranga, NZ

Certificate in Arboriculture (level 4) - Arboriculture

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ
11-2024

Skills

    Problem solving

    Leadership

    Management

    Organisation

    Chainsaw skills

    General maintenance

    Handyman work

    Tree knowledge and identification

    Backcountry travel

    Trail building

references

References available on request

Certification

Full nz drivers license (no infringements)


New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 3 and 4)


First aid certificate (current)


University Entrance


NCEA level 3


NCEA level 2 merit endorsed


NCEA level 1 excellence endorsed






Interests

tramping

hunting

surfing

diving

hands on projects

conservation

mountain biking

skiing

Accomplishments

Outward Bound, mind body and soul 21 day course


Captain of the Aquinas College Boys 1st XI Hockey team

(2022,2203)


PADI open water dive certification


Volunteer mountain bike guide

Timeline

Landscape Worker

The Outdoorsmans
01.2024 - 02.2024

Junior Arborist

Arbor Care
08.2023 - 07.2024

Marquee Set up

Lucy Events
01.2023 - 02.2024

NCEA Levels 1, 2, 3 And University Entrance -

Aquinas College

Certificate in Arboriculture (level 4) - Arboriculture

Otago Polytechnic

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