DIANNE KELLY
Coleambally ,NSW
Summary
Results-driven Operational Manager with extensive experience in nursery operations, particularly with Coleambally Saltbush. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency while leading the successful supply of over 150,000 native seedlings. Expertise in HR management and local revegetation initiatives has consistently improved service delivery and customer satisfaction. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
Coleambally Saltbush
01.2001 - Current
- Carry out all tasks involved with operating a native nursery and tree planting service, including site inspections, recommendations and quoting jobs, along with invoicing and bookkeeping
- Farm irrigating and nursery water management
- During peak season we could be supplying and/or planting up to 150,000 native seedlings and 100,000 saltbush
Canteen Manager
Coleambally Central School
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Organise and manage the ordering and stocking of items for sale at the canteen
- 3 days a week this required a high level of time management and organizational skills
- Cooking and cleaning along with customer service skills were always carried out to the best of my ability
Pool Manager
Coleambally Pool
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Organised and managed the day to day running of the pool including water testing, canteen operations and lifesaving duties
- 60 hour week over the summer period
Operations Manager
Aerocare
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible for all agricultural jobs being carried out by the various aeroplanes operating off the base airstrip
- Accurate record keeping, chemical handling and mixing, loading fertiliser and seed into aeroplanes, along with creating detailed job sheets for both pilot and loader drivers relayed from farmer orders
Operations Manager
SkyCroppers Aerial Operators
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Co-ordinating all operations for a busy agricultural aviation company
- The work was challenging and required scrutiny of all operations of the owner and chief pilot
- I would load aeroplanes with both chemical for spray planes and drive the loader for seed and fertiliser spreading
Wool Classing
01.1990 - 01.1999
- Various locations throughout the Riverina, seasonally
Station Hand
, Australia
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Carry out station hand duties as required, including horse riding, cattle work, hay feeding, lick block drop offs and fencing
Education
HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT - Core thinking for managing holistically considering our decision-making processes, holistic grazing principles
Brian Wellburg
Albury01.2023
NATIONAL CARBON CONFERENCE -
Albury01.2022
NATIVE SEED WORKSHOP - Conducted the 4 Seasons Native See workshops
Riverina Local Land Services
01.2022
WOOLCLASSING - Renewed wool classing certificate
Dubbo01.2021
BIODYNAMICS WORKSHOP - With Hamish McKay and Charlie Arnott
Boorowa01.2020
SEQUENCE FARMING WORKSHOP - With Stuart and Peter Andrews
Glen Alice01.2019
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN FARM MANAGEMENT -
Glenormiston Agricultural College
Terang, Vic01.1993
Skills
- HR Licence
- Wool Classing Certificate
- White Card
- Chemical Handling Certificate
- Life Saver Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Handling Safety Certificate
- Working with Children Certificate
- High Level of Communication
- Local Revegetation Expert
References
- Andrea Mitchell, Yanco Creek and Tributaries Advisory Council Inc, 0419 841 834
- Catherine Demamiel, Coleambally Central School P&C President, 0408 020 873
Timeline
Canteen Manager
Coleambally Central School
04.2024 - 12.2024
Pool Manager
Coleambally Pool
11.2023 - 03.2024
Owner/Manager
Coleambally Saltbush
01.2001 - Current
Operations Manager
Aerocare
01.2000 - 01.2001
Operations Manager
SkyCroppers Aerial Operators
01.1995 - 01.1999
Station Hand
01.1994 - 01.1997
Wool Classing
01.1990 - 01.1999
HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT - Core thinking for managing holistically considering our decision-making processes, holistic grazing principles
Brian Wellburg
NATIONAL CARBON CONFERENCE -
NATIVE SEED WORKSHOP - Conducted the 4 Seasons Native See workshops
Riverina Local Land Services
WOOLCLASSING - Renewed wool classing certificate
BIODYNAMICS WORKSHOP - With Hamish McKay and Charlie Arnott
SEQUENCE FARMING WORKSHOP - With Stuart and Peter Andrews
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN FARM MANAGEMENT -
Glenormiston Agricultural College
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