Dean Windsor
Gold Coast
Summary
Dynamic landscape professional with extensive experience at Earle Haven Retirement Village, specializing in sustainable landscaping and garden restoration. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through personalized solutions and effective communication. Skilled in pruning techniques and pest management, revitalizing outdoor spaces while ensuring ecological health and aesthetic appeal.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Landscape Gardener
Earle Have Retirement Village
01.2011 - Current
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Educated clients on proper care practices for their gardens to sustain long-term plant health.
- Minimized weed proliferation in landscaped areas through vigilant monitoring, manual removal, or targeted herbicide applications as needed.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized gardening solutions tailored to their needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Developed loyal clientele through attentive listening skills that led to accurate interpretation of their design preferences.
- Revitalized dull or overgrown landscapes by conducting thorough evaluations and implementing appropriate rejuvenation strategies.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
Cemetery Grounds Keeper Gardener
Gold Coast City Council
04.2005 - 05.2006
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by implementing creative landscape designs and plant arrangements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and maintaining well-organized workspaces.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces by selecting and planting variety of flowers and shrubs.
- Improved plant health and garden vibrancy with regular, expert pruning and fertilization techniques.
Landscaper
Civic Solutions
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Designed and installed custom landscape features to meet clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
Education
Certificate III - Horticulture
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
Southport, QLD12.2002
Skills
- Seasonal maintenance
- Pruning techniques
- Pest management
- Sustainable landscaping
- Tree planting
- Garden restoration
- Plant identification
- Pathway design
Additional Information
Current White card.
Timeline
Head Landscape Gardener
Earle Have Retirement Village
01.2011 - Current
Cemetery Grounds Keeper Gardener
Gold Coast City Council
04.2005 - 05.2006
Landscaper
Civic Solutions
01.2004 - 02.2005
Certificate III - Horticulture
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
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