Benjamin Greer
Central Coast,NSW
Summary
In my current role as an Assistant Racecourse Manager, I am hardworking and reliable with a strong work ethic. I am highly organised, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. A dependable Greenskeeper focused on maintaining a clean, professional Racecourse facility and grounds. I am very highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges.
I approach each job with strong attention to detail and dedication to quality with a strong ability in all aspects of ground maintenance.
I have been in the Racing industry for over 20 years and looking for a change. Property management has always been an area I have been interested in and I believe my knowledge and skill set would be of great value.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Race Course Manager
Wyong Race Club
Wyong , NSW
2017.04 - Current
- I conduct regular track inspections to identify any potential hazards and maintenance issues.
- Managed relationships with outside contractors who provided services such as excavation, poly track maintenance, top dress application
- Monitor the performance of staff members, providing feedback and guidance when necessary.
- Delegate daily work schedules to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Maintain detailed records of all equipment repairs and service requests as well as employee attendance information.
- Implement processes for tracking inventory levels in order to maintain appropriate stock levels at all times.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffuse tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees.
Education
HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATE II - HORTICULTURE/LANDSCAPING
OURIMBAH UNIVERSITY
Ourimbah, NSW12.2001
APPRENTICE BRICKLAYER -
HORNSBY TAFE COLLEGE
Hornsby, NSW02.1996
ST EDWARDS COLLEGE
East Gosford, NSW12.1992
Skills
- Staff Management, Team Leadership, Employee Development and Problem Resolution
- Soil Preparation, Landscape Maintenance, Pest Removal and Fertilizer Application
- Chemical Application and Maintenance Management
- Lawn Care and Aeration, Turf and Sod Care and Lawn Mowing
- Excellent Communication and Task Delegation, Team Leader, Reliable, Professional and Courteous
- Broad knowledge and experience with Machinery Operation, Hand and Power Tool Operation and maintenance of equipment, including boom spraying, front end load operation, tractor driver operation, Verti draining (aeration)
- Irrigation System Knowledge
- Trimming, Edging and Tree Pruning
- All aspects of Grounds Maintenance
Affiliations
- I am very family orientated basing the majority of my time with family and friends enjoying sporting activities, boating and socialising.
- I enjoy a large of number of sports such as golfing, cricket, fishing and swimming.
Certification
- Drivers Licence
- Chemical Application Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Work Experience
- 1992 / 2002 - Bricklaying Apprenticeship
- 2002 / 2004 - DH Holland Constructions including erecting soundproof walls on M2 Motorway
- 2004 / 2017 - Gosford Racecourse employed initially as the gardener and moved into track work supervision then became Assistant Racecourse Manager.
- 2017 / present - Assistant Racecourse Manager Wyong Racecourse.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Race Course Manager
Wyong Race Club
2017.04 - Current
HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATE II - HORTICULTURE/LANDSCAPING
OURIMBAH UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICE BRICKLAYER -
HORNSBY TAFE COLLEGE
ST EDWARDS COLLEGE
- Drivers Licence
- Chemical Application Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
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