Dale Gleeson
1 Susan Street, Turners Beach,TAS
Summary
Passionate gardening professional attending to unique customer landscaping needs. Approaches client task requirements with comprehensive horticulture expertise and machine operation knowledge. Careful attention to landscaping presentation while prioritizing lasting plant and lawn health.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Classic Landscapes
10.2020 - Current
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
- Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Market Gardener/Leading Hand
J & A Brandsema
09.1994 - 10.2020
- Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Assisted with operating tractors and forklifts to transport plants and soil and perform grading.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost, and amendments.
- Inspected equipment and machinery to identify and schedule repair and maintenance, managing wear and tear.
- Educated employees on plant biology and health.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
Education
No Degree - Horticulture
TAFE Tasmania
Burnie1994
Skills
- Active Listening
- Operating Mowers and Tractors
- Retaining Wall and Fence Installation
- Lawn Care and Maintenance
- Landscaping including construction of outdoor areas
- Customer Satisfaction
- Project Deadlines
- Customer Inquiries
- Worksite Safety
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Safe Handling of Pesticides
- Team Collaboration
- Team Goals
- Garden Planning and Cultivation
- Time Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Company Safety Standards
- Selling Plants to Customers
- Equipment Repair
- Feedback Acceptance
- Landscape and Garden Maintenance
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
2023 Turners Beach Bowls Club - Member of Board and Committee
2019-2021 President - Turners Beach Football Club
2017-2018 Coach - Turners Beach Football Club - Reserves
2012-2015 Coach - West Ulverstone Football Club - Seniors
Certification
Working With Vulnerable People Card - Expires Feb. 2028
Introduction White Card - Completed May 2021
SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate - Completed December 2020
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Classic Landscapes
10.2020 - Current
Market Gardener/Leading Hand
J & A Brandsema
09.1994 - 10.2020
No Degree - Horticulture
TAFE Tasmania
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