Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a entry-level intern position in a landscape architecture workplace environment. I am an experienced landscaper and gardener with over 3 years of experience in the industry . I have an excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction and setting a high standard for team work ethic. I have been known to be an extremely fast learner and to excel under pressure. I am hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments.
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FLETCHER EVERT
Landscape Architecture
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Work History
Thrive Property ServicesBrisbane, Qld
Supervisor
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- In the beginning of 2020, I started working at TPS, I began as a labourer helping with simple duties involving mowing, brush cutting, chainsaw use, planting and other general landscaping services.
- Within 3 months at the age of 19 I became a team leader; I was responsible for driving a vehicle with a trailer and completing jobs throughout South-east Queensland.
- Day to day tasks involve management of plant health and diseases, large scale cutbacks and tree removal, mowing, herbicide and insecticide use, minor carpentry maintenance in childcare centres, hedging and manicuring of gardens and many other hands-on tasks.
- I was also responsible for organising my own team’ scheduling and took responsibility of client relations involving providing quotes for future residential accounts.
- As a supervisor, I am tasked with scheduling weekly jobs, the acquirement of materials needed for the range of jobs and organising and managing all other staff and tasks on each site.
- I manage client relations, complaints, and quotes with commercial maintenance officers, and I am responsible for the safety of all staff working with me on each site.
- I have managed this role while I have been studying fulltime at university, managing both full time university and working in this role has developed my organisational skills and management.
- My time at TPS has provided me an insight into the management roles in the landscaping and commercial maintenance industry. It has broadened my expertise on managing quotes, material use, and task management.
Australian Environmental LandscapesBrisbane, QLD
Bush Regenerator & Landscaping
06.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- In the time after I differed my environmental management course, I began working full-time at AEL to obtain real world experience in the environmental industry.
- In my time at AEL I predominately worked in environmental regeneration and where help was needed, I would help the landscaping department.
- The environmental regeneration work involved large scale removal of noxious weeds in open bushland, particularly required as environmental offset for large civil company projects.
- The tasks I was involved with was the use of herbicides to remove weeds and invasive species through acres of bushland at times.
- I developed skills in plant identification and ethical spraying methods that did not harm surrounding ecological processes.
- When I was not spraying, I was doing large scale planting.
- On an average day I would be planting upwards of 1000+ tube stock daily in the large civil areas.
- Whilst working for AEL I was required to read planting plans and exercise minor leadership of other staff; here I discovered my interest in landscape architecture and months later I decided to transfer landscape architecture at QUT.
Sheer Power ContractingGoondiwindi, QLD
Irrigation Worker
11.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- After my graduation from school, I worked for 3 months in Goondiwindi irrigating cotton fields
- At the time I was only 17 and within 2 weeks I was required to drive my own vehicle around my designated area within the property as a team leader
- I was tasked with managing the watering of crops, the area I managed was a total of 3000 acres of irrigated cotton
- The task was not easy due to my lack of prior knowledge in the industry with also minimal experience in team management
- Despite this, I worked upwards of 70-hour weeks for 3 months and in that time gained lots of skills and knowledge regarding agriculture and the operation of large machinery such as tractors, excavators, etc
SWC ConstructionsBrisbane, QLD
Labourer
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- I worked for SWC constructions prior to starting at AEL
- I was the only labourer for the construction company, so I was required predominately in landscaping but also in all general labour tasks such as waste removal and demolition
- After I finished working for AEL I worked again in the holidays shortly for SWC before I received a position at TPS
- The work was physically demanding but gave me a lot of knowledge regarding construction processes
- I was often used as help for the builders with framework and insulation installation.
Obrien’s group AustraliaBrisbane, QLD
Cashier
01.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- In my final year at Marist, I worked as a cashier and bar staff for O’Brien’s group Australia
- Generally, I would be working at any sporting event at the Suncorp Stadium or The Gabba.
- I was required to serve food, alcohol, and operate the cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- I Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol sales.
- As a boarder I was unable to acquire many shifts in my time at the company but nether less I still embraced the experience and gained skills in customer relations
Marist College AshgroveBrisbane, QLD
Barista
01.2015 - 11.2018
Job overview
- In my time at Marist, I studied hospitality as a spare subject. This is where I acquired my RSA and barista licence.
- The hospitality classes were responsible for the setup and food prep of all staff events.
- The events were usually time pressured with large scale food preparation and clean-ups.
- The students would be required to serve alcohol, coffees, and waitress at all large functions.
Jimbour StationJimbour, QLD
Farm Hand
01.2013 - 01.2018
Job overview
- From as early as I remember I have been sent on school holidays to Jimbour station as a farm hand to work full time over the holidays growing up.
- My family has ties with the manager so me and my older brothers would have to go do cattle work over the holidays, I was branding cattle by the age of 12 and have been mustering cattle on motorbikes and fencing since the age of 8.
- In this time, I developed attitudes and skills towards building a strong work ethic.
Dayboro CafeDayboro, QLD
Cafe Worker
01.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- My first job at my local fish & chips shop.
- I was required mainly as a dishwasher and food preparation, but as time went on, I was required to handle phone calls and cashier duties.
- Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility and equipment to adhere with company standards and procedures.
- Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
- Fulfilled customer orders while complying with pricing, packaging, and weighing procedures.
- I had to leave as I was going to boarding
Betta People Brisbane, QLD
Laborer
01.2019 - 03.2019
Job overview
- I was often required in demolition and landscape services on large commercial and civil construction sites.
- My time at Betta people may have been short but I gained a lot of insight into large scale construction sites, something I hadn’t been exposed to at that point.
- It was an eye-opening experience working on sky risers and large civil sites.
Marist College AshgroveBrisbane, QLD
Voluntary Worker
02.2013 - 11.2018
Job overview
- As a boarder at Marist, we had the option to volunteer for homeless barbecue events each Friday.
- From the age of 12 I would occasionally participate in the activities when I had time to do so. The experience was extremely rewarding and educational.
Education
Queensland University of TechnologyGardens Point
Bachelors from Landscape Architecture
01.2020 - Current
University Overview
In 2020 I started at QUT, the course has been extremely rewarding so far. I am more than halfway through my studies, with recently just completing all my core subjects in landscape architecture. I am extremely passionate about what I’m studying, and I find I am far ahead of other students in my knowledge of plant systems and landscaping in general. As I’ve had a large amount of hands-on experience in landscaping, environmental regeneration, environmental studies and quotes, I can easily understand systems
Marist College AshgroveAshgrove
High School Diploma
01.2011 - 01.2018
University Overview
I studied at Marist College Ashgrove from 2011- 2018. I was extremely sport active throughout school; I represented Queensland in swimming whilst also captaining and playing in the highest rugby teams throughout school. In my final year I excelled in studies such as Geography, biology, art, and English. I was a boarder from years 10 to 12 which was extremely special to me. The experiences I had at Marist were truly rewarding and I can safely say the relationships ad ethics I gained at school shaped who I am today. I graduated with an OP 6.
University of QueenslandSt Lucia
No Degree from Environmental Management
01.2019 - 07.2022
University Overview
In 2019 I started my Bachelor of Environmental Management at UQ, I have always been extremely passionate about the environment and its complex systems. I aspired to use the Environmental Management course to transfer into Environmental science course, it was a course I had been set on since I was young. The knowledge I gained from my first semester at UQ gave me a head start in my landscape architecture studies especially regarding landscape ecologies and plant identification.
Other
Certificates & Licenses
01.2018 - Current
University Overview
- Certificate of education (2018): I completed my grade 12 with an OP 6, with high distinctions in English, Geography and Art
- Certificate of excellence – Art (2018): At the end of my studies in grade 12 I received a vh9 in art at Marist. I received a certificate of excellence for the mark and topped the subject for the entire school.
- Barista license (2018): I completed my Barista license in 2018, I have had many years of experience making coffees through Marist’s hospitality program.
- Responsible service of alcohol license (RSA) (2018) : I completed my Responsible serving of Alcohol certificate in 2018 through Marist’s Hospitality program. Have also had experience with Bar work.
- Agricultural chemical distribution control license (ACDC) (2019): I completed my agricultural chemical distribution control (ACDC)/ commercial operators’ license in my time at AEL. It is a requirement for operators for commercial and public sites where herbicides and insecticides are being used. The licence also allows the transport of chemicals in my own vehicle
- White card (2018):I have completed my White Card safe practices course, which allows me to work on most construction sites.
- Blue card (2020): Whilst working at TPS I have been required to obtain a blue card as a select number of the accounts are childcare centres and a children’s hospice centre.
- COVID-19 Vaccination (2021): I have been double dose vaccinated. All TPS workers have been due to accounts in aged care.
- Car/Motorbike licence: I have my opens driver licence and my restricted motorbike licence
Skills
Landscaping knowledge
Timeline
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelors from Landscape Architecture
01.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Thrive Property Services
01.2020 - Current
Bush Regenerator & Landscaping
Australian Environmental Landscapes
06.2019 - 12.2019
Laborer
Betta People
01.2019 - 03.2019
University of Queensland
No Degree from Environmental Management
01.2019 - 07.2022
Labourer
SWC Constructions
01.2019 - 01.2020
Irrigation Worker
Sheer Power Contracting
11.2018 - 02.2019
Other
Certificates & Licenses
01.2018 - Current
Cashier
Obrien’s group Australia
01.2018 - 08.2018
Cafe Worker
Dayboro Cafe
01.2015 - 12.2015
Barista
Marist College Ashgrove
01.2015 - 11.2018
Voluntary Worker
Marist College Ashgrove
02.2013 - 11.2018
Farm Hand
Jimbour Station
01.2013 - 01.2018
Marist College Ashgrove
High School Diploma
01.2011 - 01.2018
Overview
20
years of professional experience
17
years of post-secondary education
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