Dean Coulter
Summary
Knowledgeable and motivated caravan park manager skilled at meeting guests needs within a park environment. Proven ability to manage staff effectively and maintain high standards of park maintenance. Able to stay on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods to maintain and organise equipment. Able to maintain clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Excellent customer relations and strong work ethic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caravan Park Manager
Breeze Management Group
Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Day to day running of a large septic system to service up to 500 guests during peak season. Water sampling, checking tanks and pump system. Liaising regularly with Septic company to maintain high standard of operation.
- Day to day running of filtered water system which was feed from the near by creek.
- monitoring of newly installed solar farm which powered main reception, kitchen and cafe areas. This included liaising with Red Earth.
- All general maintenance work on cabins, amenities blocks and buildings.
- Operation of backhoe.
- General tree lopping and landscaping including the design of gardens around new cabin installations.
- Assisted with bar and alcohol service.
- Stock control of all alcohol on premises.
- Assisted in reception when required using RMS 9 and POS systems.
- Assisted with housekeeping and amenities cleaning when required.
- liaised with contractors and suppliers.
Caretaker - Grounds
Esk Caravan Park and Motel Group
Esk, Queensland
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for the day to day presentation, operation and maintenance of the Park and Motel grounds and Guest services
- This was achieved by implementing a strong customer service focus whilst ensuring efficient practices were used in the areas of grounds, facilities, equipment and building maintenance
- Maintaining a high level of presentation of all gardens and lawns
- Identifying any potential issues with trees and gardens - i.e low hanging branches dead limbs etc
- Ensuring all watering programs are established and functioning efficiently to minimise waste
- Maintaining to a high standard all Park equipment and tools
- Maintaining Park workshop area to ensure safety and ease of use
- Assisting in all maintenance of Park and Motel buildings
- All aspects of pool cleaning and maintenance
- Ensuring that strong customer, client and industry relationships are maintained and developed
- Escort all guests to allocated sites
- Assist with late arrivals and after hours emergencies as required
- Ensuring Park and Motel areas are secure at night as well as patrolling grounds on allocated nights
Caravan Park Allrounder
Rollingstone Beachfront Resort
Rollingstone, Queensland
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Cleaning of Amenities
- Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping, General garden maintenance
- Handyman work, Painting and General building maintenance
- Pool cleaning and Maintenance
- Septic plant operations
- General bar service and cooking of wood fired pizzas
Allrounder
Adels Grove Campground
Lawn Hill, Queensland
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Cleaning of amenities
- General bar work
- House keeping
- Canoe Hire
Owner
A Professional Palm Service.
Strathpine, qld
04.1998 - 05.2019
- All aspects of tree lopping, pruning, thinning and stump grinding
- Chainsaw operation
- Customer quotations
- Liaising with customers by phone and in person
- Maintenance of all equipment and vehicles
Junior President, Senior Vice President, Facilities Manager, Game day Manager
Pine Rivers Swans AFC
Strathpine, qld
03.1998 - 09.2018
- Chairing club meetings
- Attending association meetings
- Liaising with parents and players
- Liaising with local council
- All ground maintenance, mowing and line marking
- General maintenance of clubhouse
- General bar work
- Game day field set up and break down for junior and senior games
- Liaising with team managers and umpires
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Creative and adaptable
Certification
- Certificate in Parks and Resort Management
- LR Truck licence
- Conduct backhoe/loader operations.
- Remote First Aid and CPR.
- RSA
Hobbies and Interests
- Camping
- Fishing
- Bushwalking
References
- Evan Davies - Skye Investments ( former Managing Director Breeze Management Group)
0401 762 490
- Nick Braun - Operations Tasman Holiday Parks ( former Operations Manager Breeze Management Group)
0428 942 467
- Abe Cox - Operations Manager Ingenia Merry Beach NSW. (Former Operations Supervisor - Esk Caravan Park and Motel Group)
0466 180 064
Timeline
Caravan Park Manager
Breeze Management Group
10.2021 - 10.2024
Caretaker - Grounds
Esk Caravan Park and Motel Group
09.2020 - 09.2021
Caravan Park Allrounder
Rollingstone Beachfront Resort
08.2019 - 09.2020
Allrounder
Adels Grove Campground
06.2019 - 08.2019
Owner
A Professional Palm Service.
04.1998 - 05.2019
Junior President, Senior Vice President, Facilities Manager, Game day Manager
Pine Rivers Swans AFC
03.1998 - 09.2018