Charles Panetta
Umina Beach,NSW
Summary
Friendly, loyal and dedicated individual who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. Extensive experience in the Arboriculture/Horticulture industry, eager to learn, and always up to a challenge whatever the situation. Get along well with others, whilst also working efficiently alone. Seeking a position to develop and excel while being an asset to the employer.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Arborist/Landscaping Team Leader
City Of Sydney
01.2007 - Current
- Coordination of the tree team during routine programmed and reactive maintenance of the City of Sydney's park trees, assessing damage/defects in trees and allocating remedial work
- Allocation of human/physical resources and participation in site meetings to plan the work in order to meet the requirements of the City of Sydney's Arboriculture Service Specification
- Plant, trim, prune, shape, fertilise, and inspect a variety of trees
- Perform preventative tasks to keep trees healthy, diagnosing and treating diseases in trees
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Monitored lawn conditions, identifying issues such as pests or diseases for timely intervention.
- Enhanced lawn health by implementing proper mowing techniques and fertilization schedules.
- Reduced weed growth through diligent application of pre-emergent herbicides and targeted treatments.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Assisted in design and installation of lawns, gardens and other landscaping features to enhance aesthetics of outdoor spaces.
Gardener
City Of Canada Bay Council
03.2003 - 12.2006
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens.
Steel Fixing/Concrete Worker
Hi Tek Concrete & Steel Fixing
05.2001 - 02.2003
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Installed rebar and moulded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality and code standards.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
Sales Consultant
Brescia Furniture
01.1998 - 05.2001
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Sales Manager
Insport
03.1996 - 01.1998
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Education
Certificate III - Horticulture
Access Group Training
Sydney, NSW05.2017
Certificate III - Arboriculture
TAFE NSW
Padstow, NSW07.2010
Skills
- Heavy Rigid HR
- Forklift LF
- Elevating Work Platform WP
- Dogging DG
- Front End Loader LL
- Skid Steer LS
- Level 3 Chemical Safety
- Traffic Control Work TCR IMP
- Senior First Aid
- Work Cover White Card
- Motorcycle R
- General Boat
Timeline
Arborist/Landscaping Team Leader
City Of Sydney
01.2007 - Current
Gardener
City Of Canada Bay Council
03.2003 - 12.2006
Steel Fixing/Concrete Worker
Hi Tek Concrete & Steel Fixing
05.2001 - 02.2003
Sales Consultant
Brescia Furniture
01.1998 - 05.2001
Sales Manager
Insport
03.1996 - 01.1998
Certificate III - Horticulture
Access Group Training
Certificate III - Arboriculture
TAFE NSW
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