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Barry Gosse

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Skyline Landscapes
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.

Mower Operator

Echo Tech
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Assisted in design and installation of lawns, gardens and other landscaping features to enhance aesthetics of outdoor spaces.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Trained and supervised junior lawn care assistants to improve quality of team output.
  • 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 and serviced lawn care equipment to enhance longevity.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.

Nursery Assistant

Bluesky Nurseries
03.2010 - 07.2014
  • Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
  • Answered questions and provided information regarding plants and care to help customers make informed decisions.
  • Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
  • Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
  • Assisted with operating tractors and forklifts to transport plants and soil and perform grading.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
  • Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost, and amendments.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery to identify and schedule repair and maintenance, managing wear and tear.
  • Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
  • Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
  • Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.

Nursery Worker

GCI Nurseries
05.1986 - 02.2010
  • Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
  • Answered questions and provided information regarding plants and care to help customers make informed decisions.
  • Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
  • Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
  • Assisted with operating tractors and forklifts to transport plants and soil and perform grading.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
  • Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost, and amendments.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.

Education

No Degree - Landscape Horticulture

Massey University
Palmerston North Nz
10.1979

Skills

  • Safety Protocols
  • Train Workers
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Project Deadlines
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Daily Workflows
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Deadline Management
  • Dependable and Consistent
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Project Requirements
  • Basic Tools
  • Hazard Monitoring and Management

Timeline

Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Skyline Landscapes
11.2019 - 06.2022

Mower Operator

Echo Tech
08.2014 - 06.2018

Nursery Assistant

Bluesky Nurseries
03.2010 - 07.2014

Nursery Worker

GCI Nurseries
05.1986 - 02.2010

No Degree - Landscape Horticulture

Massey University

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