Erik Michelsen
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Peninsula PTY. LTD.
Canberra, ACT
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling.
- Assessed pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
CE Power & Logistics
Own Business
Canberra
02.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Drafted quotes, confirmed orders and managed transfers to handle rental needs efficiently.
- Coordinated with sales teams and clients to manage inventory, adjust orders and handle logistics.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
The Cactus Emporium
Own Business
Canberra
02.2018 - Current
- Used plant genetics to improve specific plant yield, size and resistance to frost, drought and disease.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
Sales Assistant
Canberra Diamond Blade
Canberra, ACT
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
Conservation Specialist
Wandiyali Restoration Trust
Canberra, ACT
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees.
- Protected vegetation from harm by insects, fungi or diseases through physical and chemical approaches.
- Investigated living and environmental conditions of mammals and determined solutions to habitat issues.
- Inspected fences for gaps and vulnerabilities, making necessary adjustments.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
Sales Assistant
Big River Group T/A Ern Smith Building Supplies
Canberra, ACT
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability and pricing.
Plant Nursery Worker
Willow Park Nursery
Canberra, ACT
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Organized plant fairs at nursery to display exotic plant species and answered questions from onlookers regarding scientific names, climate and water requirements of plants.
- Felt plants' leaves and noted coloring to detect presence of insects or disease.
- Dug, raked and screened soil to prepare hot beds for planting.
- Operated tractors and used wheelbarrows to move containerized shrubs, plants and trees from one destination to another.
Education
ANU – Bachelor of Environmental Science And Sustainability - Environmental Science
12.2022
Graduate of Australian National University
- Completed professional development in GIS, forestry science, soil science, solving complex environmental problems and environmental policy
International Baccalaureate -
11.2017
Studied Biology, English and Danish Studied Standard Level Chemistry, Psychology and Mathematics Completed 60 hours of community service
Skills
- Good communication skills, written and Oral
- Ability to work well in a team
- Fast learner who enjoys meeting new people
- Fluent in Danish
- Current Manual Drivers Licence
- Competent at report writing
- Horticultural knowledge regarding plant specific growing conditions and patterns
- Ability to repair 2-stroke and 4-stroke machinery
- Attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Running marketing campaigns
- Making large sales > $20,000
- Able to identify pest flora and fauna species
Timeline
Landscaper - Peninsula PTY. LTD.
10.2022 - Current
Conservation Specialist - Wandiyali Restoration Trust
03.2022 - 07.2022
CE Power & Logistics - Own Business
02.2020 - Current
Sales Assistant - Canberra Diamond Blade
03.2019 - 09.2022
The Cactus Emporium - Own Business
02.2018 - Current
Sales Assistant - Big River Group T/A Ern Smith Building Supplies
11.2017 - 01.2019
Plant Nursery Worker - Willow Park Nursery
05.2017 - 09.2017
Australian National University - ANU – Bachelor of Environmental Science And Sustainability, Environmental Science
Canberra Grammar School - International Baccalaureate,