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Benjamin Quin

Sunshine Coast,QLD

Summary

Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a strong background in structural landscaping and staff management. Excelled in roles requiring excellent problem-solving and leadership skills, demonstrated by spearheading projects on TV shows like House Rules and Dream Home. Proficient in machinery operation and team coordination, consistently delivering projects that exceed employer expectations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Landscaper

Owner Operater
01.2019 - Current

Retaining walls, drainage, paving, concreting, deck construction, stonework, timber structures and features, brick, and block work, establish turf, plant establishment, Garden bed construction, fence construction.

· Machinery Operation

· Garden maintenance - including lawn mowing, edging, whipper snipping, hedging, and pruning, chainsaw operation, applying herbicides and pesticides.

· Highlights – Landscaper - TV show House Rules (2019) and Dream Home (2023/24)

Yard Hand Forklift Operator

Rose Hotel
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Conducted general clean up of entire yard and facilities to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assisted with shipments, unloading and loading material using Forklift.
  • Stacked, loaded and unloaded materials to and from pallets, racks, and shelves.
  • Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks, fostering safe operations
  • Tracked incoming material on inventory tracking sheets and SAP
  • General grounds maintenance and handyman duties, garden maintenance and planter basket project.
  • Bottle shop attendant, bar service, function setup and pack-down

Geophysical Technician

High Powered Electromagnetics (HPEM)
05.2009 - 06.2017
  • Conducted environmental impact assessments for projects to identify potential risks.
  • Operated testing equipment correctly to consistently obtain accurate results.
  • Assessed field data integrity, accuracy, and information quality.
  • Maintained strong fluency in operating software by inputting correct project field data.
  • Ensuring prestart checks and HSE polices are adhered to.
  • Liaising with company director, geologists, geophysicists, and drillers
  • Organising general supplies and coordination of staff changeovers and spare parts requirements
  • Machinery, equipment and mechanical operation, servicing, and repairs.
  • Inductions – Xstrata and Sandfire Resources 2009.

Stockroom Lead

City Farmers
04.2016 - 11.2016
  • Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
  • Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
  • Assisted customers with transporting large merchandise to waiting vehicles.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments, verified accuracy of orders, and restocked items in backroom.
  • Followed proper procedures for item receipt, storage and inventory control.
  • Assisted with merchandise stocking and replenishment in backroom and on sales floor.
  • Adhered to safety regulations and practiced safe work habits.
  • Utilise forklifts and pallet jacks to safely transport materials and merchandise through warehouse.
  • SAP inventory management.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.

Trade Assistant

Subcontracter
01.2005 - 04.2016
  • Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency.
  • Landscape design and construction, bricklaying, concreting, concrete pumping, brick paving, block laying and stone mason.
  • Property and home maintenance, including garden maintenance and machinery operation, landscaping, reticulation installation and maintenance, pool and spa maintenance
  • Building and resort maintenance: cabinetry installation and repairs, door and roofing repairs and installation, decking repairs, dry and hard wall plaster repairs, painting plumbing maintenance of toilets and bathroom fittings

Assistant Store Manager

Woolworths
10.1996 - 12.2004
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • SAP inventory management
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.

Education

Diploma - Project Management

Upskilled
Online
01.2018

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Computer literacy
  • Mechanically minded
  • Tool usage, knowledge and maintenance
  • Competent machinery operator (Excavator, loader, Posi-track, Forklift)

Accomplishments

  • TV show House Rules (2019) and Dream Home (2023/24)
  • Augusta Marina: 2000+ square metres of exposed aggregate - Master Builders’ Award 2014
  • Regional and State store of the year – Woolworths Eaton Fair 2008

Timeline

Structural Landscaper

Owner Operater
01.2019 - Current

Yard Hand Forklift Operator

Rose Hotel
07.2017 - 12.2018

Stockroom Lead

City Farmers
04.2016 - 11.2016

Geophysical Technician

High Powered Electromagnetics (HPEM)
05.2009 - 06.2017

Trade Assistant

Subcontracter
01.2005 - 04.2016

Assistant Store Manager

Woolworths
10.1996 - 12.2004

Diploma - Project Management

Upskilled
Benjamin Quin