Dean Karekare
Redland Bay,QLD
Summary
Seasoned professional in landscape maintenance, Warehouse management and Fitter Welder known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Thrives using strong organizational skills, adaptability to changing conditions, and teamwork to achieve desired outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
The MANSCAPER
, Queensland
02.2013 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while performing work duties.
- Coordinated with other contractors for installation of materials needed for landscaping jobs.
- Communicated effectively with clients about project progress updates or changes required.
- Maintained existing landscapes by pruning, weeding and fertilizing plants.
- Installed hardscapes such as retaining walls, edging, stone walkways and driveways.
- Created planting beds for trees, shrubs and flowers according to plans or specifications.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment used in the landscape garden.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides to control weeds and pests in lawns and gardens.
- Provided guidance on proper care of plants such as trimming, mowing and watering schedules.
- Operated heavy machinery such as skid-steers, backhoes and tractors when needed.
- Monitored irrigation systems for efficient operation throughout the season.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Warehouse Manager
Dog n Bone Industries
Brisbane, QLD
07.2009 - 02.2013
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
Fitter Welder
CESCO
Brisbane, QLD
01.2004 - 06.2009
- Performed preventative maintenance for Boral, Hanson, and Hymix on concrete agitators to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Carried out repairs on hydraulic systems.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes in a safe manner.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Cert III
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Tauranga, New ZealandYear 12 Equivalent general education.
Tauranga Boys High
Tauranga, New ZealandSkills
- Hardscape Installation
- Irrigation Systems
- Seasonal maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Time Management
- Landscaping Equipment Operation
- Flexible Schedule
- Chemical Preparation and Mixing
- Pesticide and fungicide application
- Landscaping Care
- Workload Management
- Mowing and edging
- Loading and unloading
- Logistics Management
- Storage Management
- Staff Management
- Documentation
- Cost Reduction
- Warehouse operation oversight
- Inventory Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift Operations
- Warehouse Operations
- Safety Procedures
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Torch cutting
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Parts Fabrication
- Power tool safety
- Custom fabrication
- Jig building
- Visual Inspection
- Hand tool safety
- MIG welding
- Maintenance and repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lubrication Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Fabrication skills
- Troubleshooting
Affiliations
- Currently trying to achieve my private pilots licence.
- Going to the gym to keep fit and healthy.
- Rebuilding and riding motorcycles.
- Watching or participating in many types of sports.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
The MANSCAPER
02.2013 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Dog n Bone Industries
07.2009 - 02.2013
Fitter Welder
CESCO
01.2004 - 06.2009
Mechanical Engineering Cert III
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Year 12 Equivalent general education.
Tauranga Boys High
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