Darrin Downes
Sydney
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organisational goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener and Design
Self Employed
Sydney
04.1995 - 03.2025
- I ran my own Landscaping Business with a Business Partner for the past 30 years
- We have worked in all aspects of gardening and landscaping - from inception to ongoing maintenance.
- I have years of experience in personal relations and customer service, guiding clients through the process of planning and bringing their visions to life.
- I prepared plans and drawings for landscape construction.
- I am a qualified Horticulturalist
Retail
Gardens 'r' us and Flower Power
Kingsford
09.1995 - 11.2003
I worked full time at Flower Power, then moved onto Gardens 'r' us in 1996, where I worked part time whilst establishing my own Landscaping Business.
Multiple
Multiple
United Kingdom
02.1992 - 09.1994
Overseas working holiday: I worked in a Youth Hostel, a few Pubs and in a RACF doing laundry for the residents.
Retail Store Manager
Herbie Frog and General Pants
Sydney
01.1990 - 02.1992
- Interpersonal Customer relations and Staff management
Retail
Garden Centre
Robina Gold Coast
01.1988 - 01.1990
Council Parks and Gardens
Kogarah Council
Kogarah
12.1986 - 12.1988
Green Keeper
Bowling Club
Roselands
01.1985 - 12.1986
Education
Certificate - Horticulture
Padstow Tafe
Sydney, NSW12-1995
High School Diploma -
Narwee Boys High School
Sydney, NSW12-1984
Skills
- Customer service
- Client consultation
- Effective communication
- Landscape design
- Plant identification
- Irrigation systems
- Health and safety
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
Affiliations
- General Gardening
- Spending time with my Rescue Dog
- Daily walks by the beach and social visits to a cafe in the mornings.
- Spending time with the Family
Volunteer Work
- Volunteered with my family at many fundraisers for Kurnell Public School, Cronulla High School and The Sutherland Shire Relay For Life
Timeline
Retail
Gardens 'r' us and Flower Power
09.1995 - 11.2003
Landscape Gardener and Design
Self Employed
04.1995 - 03.2025
Multiple
Multiple
02.1992 - 09.1994
Retail Store Manager
Herbie Frog and General Pants
01.1990 - 02.1992
Retail
Garden Centre
01.1988 - 01.1990
Council Parks and Gardens
Kogarah Council
12.1986 - 12.1988
Green Keeper
Bowling Club
01.1985 - 12.1986
Certificate - Horticulture
Padstow Tafe
High School Diploma -
Narwee Boys High School
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