Gregory Downey
Norlane,VIC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as an Owner Operator at Greggys Lawns N Gardens, excelling in team leadership and customer relations. Proven expertise in machine operation and maintenance, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Committed to optimizing workflows and enhancing safety standards in all operational environments.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator / Labourer
Aiming Concreting and Resurfacing
Geelong, VIC
2023 - Current
- Operation of excavators and bobcats to complete trenching, levelling and moving of materials
- Assisted in the supervision of employees
- setup of job sites,
- Measuring and ordering of materials required
Owner Operator
Greggys Lawns N Gardens
Geelong, VIC
2019 - 2023
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely and quality lawn care services.
- Supervised staff, providing training and guidance to enhance team performance.
- Developed customer relationships, addressing inquiries and resolving service issues effectively.
- Implemented scheduling systems to optimize resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Labourer / Machine Operator
Axcess Demolition
Moolap, VIC
2016 - 2018
- Operated heavy machinery for demolition projects, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in site preparation and material removal, contributing to timely project completion.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to follow safety protocols and enhance workplace safety.
- Internal strip out in residential and commercial environments.
- Executed salvage and recycling operations to optimize material recovery.
Quality Control Inspector
Ford Motor Company
Geelong, VIC
2002 - 2015
- Executed certification processes for manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw quality control and operational management of foundry sand plant to ensure optimal production of iron cast products.
- Executed inspections of components and assemblies to uphold quality compliance standards.
- Employed precision measuring tools to evaluate product specifications and tolerances.
- Facilitated collaboration with production teams to swiftly identify and resolve quality issues.
- Recorded inspection results and ensured accuracy of findings documentation.
- Safe operation of 5-15T excavators, bobcat and loader in a foundry enviroment
Education
Qualified Landscaper
Yallourn Technical College
Yallourn, VIC07.2000
Skills
- Safe use of various power tools
- Machine operation and maintenance
- M/R Truck driving
- Working in a team environment
- Salvage recovery and recycling
- Problem solving
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
Certification
- Cert iv in manufacturing and quality processes
- White card
- Confined space
- Excavator
- Skidsteer
- Loader
- Roller
- Safe load and unload plant
- Working at heights EWP and boom under 11 mtr
- M/R truck licence
Timeline
Machine Operator / Labourer
Aiming Concreting and Resurfacing
2023 - Current
Owner Operator
Greggys Lawns N Gardens
2019 - 2023
Labourer / Machine Operator
Axcess Demolition
2016 - 2018
Quality Control Inspector
Ford Motor Company
2002 - 2015
Qualified Landscaper
Yallourn Technical College