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Work History
Education
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Amanda Franklin

Lang Lang ,VIC

Summary

Reliable mower Operator bringing 7 years of experience. Focused on productivity and quality objectives. In-depth knowledge of front deck operation, maintenance and repair.

Experienced mower Operator adept at learning new roles quickly and adapting to changing demands. Trains and mentors new team members on production operations, equipment care and tool use.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Mower Operator/Gardner

Ld Total
08.2020 - Current
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Applied fertilizer and other nutrients to lawns to promote healthy growth.
  • Operated varied types of lawn care vehicles, following safety protocols to prevent accidents.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Seeded, sodded and hydroseeded lawns to provide visually appealing outdoor space.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.

Mower Operator

Iss
11.2016 - Current
  • Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
  • Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Operated a front deck/zero turn/ wing mower on a daily basis
  • Operated a whipper snipper on a daily basis
  • Used chemicals to maintain garden beds.
  • Maintained parks and gardens including rubbish collection and weed control

Team Support Officer

Woolworths
06.2004 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting reports.
  • Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Checkout operator in the early years of employment
  • Deli team member after checkouts
  • Transferred to kooweerup location and became bakery team support in 2011.
  • Maintained running of a department including ordering dealing with reps etc

Customer Service Cashier

Woolworths
02.1996 - 06.2000
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
  • Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.

Cranbourne Greyhounds Various Roles

Cranbourne Greyhounds
02.1993 - 02.1999
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Various roles at the racetrack including handling money

Vet Nurse

Cleeland’s Vet Clinic
06.1993 - 06.1996
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
  • Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information such as names and addresses and phone numbers
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Monitored up to 2 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
Koo Wee Rup

Certificate III - Parks And Gardens

Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023

Skills

  • Skilled mower operator
  • Skilled sprayer
  • Skilled whipper snipper operator
  • Weeding Gardens
  • Planting Flowers and Bushes

Additional Information

I've lived on small acreage for most of my life. Love working outdoors. My hobbies outside of work is mainly AFL footy. I'm a passionate Richmond supporter and attend games with my youngest daughter

Timeline

Mower Operator/Gardner

Ld Total
08.2020 - Current

Mower Operator

Iss
11.2016 - Current

Team Support Officer

Woolworths
06.2004 - 10.2015

Customer Service Cashier

Woolworths
02.1996 - 06.2000

Vet Nurse

Cleeland’s Vet Clinic
06.1993 - 06.1996

Cranbourne Greyhounds Various Roles

Cranbourne Greyhounds
02.1993 - 02.1999

High School Diploma -

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College

Certificate III - Parks And Gardens

Kangan Institute
Amanda Franklin