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Elliot Barry

Footscray,VIC

Summary

Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Gardener

Yaloak Estate
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Minimized weed proliferation in landscaped areas through vigilant monitoring, manual removal, or targeted herbicide applications as needed.
  • Achieved optimal plant performance with appropriate pruning techniques customized to each species'' unique requirements.
  • Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing creative garden layouts.
  • Consistently met project deadlines through diligent planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.

Landscape Gardener

Naturform
01.2008 - 05.2009
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Improved plant health and growth with thorough soil preparation, fertilization, and irrigation techniques.
  • Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.

Labourer

Australian Personal Solutions
02.2007 - 01.2008
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to labourer tasks.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.

Education

Certificate IV - Horticulture

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
10-2024

High School Diploma -

Bacchus Marsh College
Bacchus Marsh
12-2005

Skills

  • Forklift operator certification
  • Order picking
  • Barcode scanners
  • Heavy lifting
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Timeline

Landscape Gardener

Yaloak Estate
09.2023 - 03.2024

Landscape Gardener

Naturform
01.2008 - 05.2009

Labourer

Australian Personal Solutions
02.2007 - 01.2008

Certificate IV - Horticulture

Melbourne Polytechnic

High School Diploma -

Bacchus Marsh College
Elliot Barry