Daniel Lyons
Bentleigh East
Summary
I am a reliable hard -working and reliable Year 11 student with two years of experience running a gardening business, developing skills in customer service, sales, cash handling, and effective communication. I am seeking a casual or part-time customer service or sales role to further build my skills while contributing to a dynamic team environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Gardening Assistant
Self Employed
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability in working under various weather conditions while maintaining high-quality results in assigned tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of seasonal gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, and pest control measures.
- Managed time efficiently when juggling multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Operated small and large landscaping equipment such as augers, sprayers and tractors.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by selecting and arranging plants according to design specifications.
- Secured repeat business from satisfied customers by providing exceptional service in all aspects of garden maintenance.
- Contributed to the creation of a visually appealing environment through regular pruning, watering, and fertilising tasks.
- Conducted regular safety checks on tools and equipment, ensuring proper functioning for efficient task execution.
- Improved soil quality for healthier plant growth by incorporating organic materials and mulching techniques.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Maintained client satisfaction with efficient communication regarding project progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckinnon Secondary College
McKinnon, VIC12-2026
Skills
- Customer service ability demonstrated when working with customers while doing gardens
- Numeracy skills for cash handling tasks proven by achieving good results for mathematics subjects
- Highly developed communication skills shown by receiving positive feedback from clients after completing work
- Strong ability to work as part of a team developed
- Demonstrated organisational skills as a result handing all assignments in on time and organising my job schedules
- Able to take responsibility and solve problems proven through doing gardens and I referee children's soccer matches
- Good problem solving Skills
- Great at cooking skills been doing food technology for 3 years
- Garden maintenance
- Weed management
- Pruning and hedging
- Lawn mowing
- Creative thinking
- Leaf raking and mulching
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- I supervised team of staff members.
- I successfully managed a gardening business for 2+ years.
- Built a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
- I managed scheduling, invoicing, and cash handling independently.
- I Increased sales through effective communication and upselling services.
- I Maintained gardens to high standards, exceeding client expectations.
- Developed strong time management and organisational skills.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Gardening Assistant
Self Employed
12.2023 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Mckinnon Secondary College
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