Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

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

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT
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 -

Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill, ACT
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,
Erik Michelsen