Gary Brass
Wagin,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Contractor who is passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses. Demonstrated experience leading teams, Adept at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, creating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.
Ability to organize and manage large teams in a face paced environments with many variables.
Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
GT Shearing
04.2014 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire Shearing, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands or unforeseen challenges within a job without compromising results.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Communicated clearly with employees, Growers and suppliers to keep everyone on same page and working toward established goals.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry clients.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and growers job satisfaction.
Arborist
Arbor King
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Optimized equipment performance with regular maintenance checks, decreasing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards before beginning any work, minimizing risk to personnel and property.
- Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
- Communicated within the team, delegating and overseeing.
Farm Equipment Operator
Wattledale
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in crop production by performing tasks such as planting, cultivating, and harvesting using specialized machinery.
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Coordinated with other farm staff members to ensure the timely completion of all necessary tasks during peak planting and harvesting periods.
- Ensured proper soil preparation for optimal crop growth using plows, harrows, or rotary tillers.
Shearer
Iles Shearing
02.2006 - 03.2014
- Harvested Wool fibres from sheep.
- Coordinated with other shearers on-site to ensure efficient teamwork, minimizing downtime between tasks.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring consistent and high-quality performance across the team.
- Improved wool quality through meticulous shearing techniques.
- Contributed to higher animal welfare standards by practicing humane treatment during the shearing process.
- Streamlined shearing operations, optimizing workflow to meet or exceed daily targets consistently.
Arboriculture Climber
Sean Harper Tree Lopping
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with fellow team members to complete large-scale projects in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
- Mentored new team members on safe climbing techniques, equipment usage, and proper tree care practices to ensure consistent quality across all projects.
- Increased overall efficiency by organizing daily schedules based on project priorities, crew availability, and geographical proximity of worksites.
- Improved overall tree health by performing regular pruning and trimming tasks.
- Ensured the safety of both crew members and clients by following strict safety protocols during climbing operations.
- Diagnosed various tree diseases and pests, implementing effective treatment plans to restore health and vitality to affected plants.
Skills
- Leadership Experience
- People Skills
- Problem-Solving abilities
- Strong Communication
- Punctual
- Ability to work within a team
- Driven and Determined
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Planning and execution
Certification
MAKENE - Truck Driver Training
-Heavy Rigid Vehicle licence (obtained 28/04/2023)
Timeline
Arborist
Arbor King
04.2023 - 08.2024
Farm Equipment Operator
Wattledale
03.2021 - 07.2021
Small Business Owner
GT Shearing
04.2014 - Current
Shearer
Iles Shearing
02.2006 - 03.2014
Arboriculture Climber
Sean Harper Tree Lopping
01.1999 - 01.2006
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