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Certification
Community Service
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Harrison Macoun

Wavell Heights

Summary

Currently, I hold the head groundsman role at St Joseph’s Nudgee College and have a qualification three in Sports Turf Management. I am now seeking a more diverse role where I can grow my knowledge and skills for both team and professional growth. During the last 4 years, I have developed many transferable skills including proficient communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and autonomously when required. I am ambitious with strong organisational and multitasking skills ready to apply knowledge and skills to my next role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Groundsman

St Joseph’s Nudgee College
12.2023 - Current
  • Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
  • Mentored junior staff members in best practices for groundskeeping tasks, cultivating a knowledgeable team capable of delivering top-notch results consistently.
  • Implemented effective pest control measures, promoting healthy plant growth and preventing damage to playing surfaces.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through responsible pesticide management and water conservation efforts.

Foreman

Brisbane Golf Club
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Co ordinate daily work schedules, including preparation of all playing surfaces
  • Operating and machinery maintenance
  • Programming irrigation schedule & troubleshooting when needed
  • Knowledge of WHS requirements
  • Pesticide schedules
  • Leading the team in superintendent absence
  • Oversee projects, most recently construction of a temporary driving range tee which included installation of irrigation and sub surface drainage
  • Maintain equipment and tools in good working order
  • Utilized advanced tools and equipment to complete project tasks
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Apprentice - Parks & Gardens

Landscape Solutions
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Learned how to work independently and be self-motivated while employed as an Apprentice for a small business owner
  • All aspects of landscaping & gardening
  • Mowing, whipper snipping, hedging & weeding
  • Worked with team members and other apprentices to promote a positive and safe work environment
  • Participated in hands-on learning activities, trainings, and workshops
  • Performed tasks as directed by supervisor
  • Identification of weeds, pests and use of appropriate pesticides

Queensland Cricket Net Coordinator

Queensland Cricket
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Coordinate and supply the net the bowlers to Cricket Australia for when domestic and international teams tour Australia
  • To date, I have been responsible for coordinating these bowlers for international teams such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and New Zealand
  • I regularly organise net bowlers for Brisbane Heat, Australian female and men's cricket team and Queensland Bulls training sessions

Junior Cricket Coach

Moreton Cricket Club
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Coaching children from 6 - 18 years of age in the art of bowling, fielding and batting as part of the Morton Cricket Club that takes Australian cricketers abroad to Sri Lanka each year
  • Junior cricket coach - Sri Lanka 2018 & 2019 tours

Labourer

Trade Coast Properties
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Responsibilities include: Labouring; Landscaping by gardening, mowing and whipper snipping; Installing and repairing fences; and General maintenance for Trade Coast Properties property portfolio that is spread across industrial, office and retail sectors

Cricket Player

Queensland Academy of Sport for Cricket
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Train three time a week with the elite Queensland Academy of Sport for Cricket
  • Play matches across Australia against other States second 11

Labourer

JBH Property Maintenance
02.2018 - 01.2018
  • Provide assistance to the JBH Property Maintenance Group by undertaking: Minor carpentry works such as door repairs and replacements; Window maintenance; Builders cleans; Rubbish removal; and Gardening maintenance including relaying turf

Education

HSC -

Brisbane State High
South Brisbane
12.2016

St Josephs Nudgee College
Boondall
12.2013

Skills

  • Knowledge & experience within all aspects of sports turf management
  • Team player
  • Fit
  • Energetic
  • Eye for detail
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Heavy lifting
  • Delegating work assignments
  • Work site preparation
  • Work well under pressure
  • Prioritise tasks

Certification

  • Sports Turf Management - Qualified
  • Cert 111 in Business
  • Cert 111 in Fitness
  • Cert 111 in Building & Construction
  • First Aid Certificate
  • QLD ACDC certificate
  • Level 1 cricket coach

Community Service

South Brisbane Cricket Club, South Brisbane, QLD, 01/16, Present, Fundraising for South Brisbane District Cricket Club by conducting raffles at the Yeronga RSL, Help to implement the pathways program that trains young cricketers between 10 years of age and 16 to ultimately transition into senior cricket, Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs, Participated in community clean-up when the club & training facilities flooded, Participated in events to raise funds for Moreton Cricket Club to build schools in disadvantaged areas of Sri Lanka

Timeline

Head Groundsman

St Joseph’s Nudgee College
12.2023 - Current

Foreman

Brisbane Golf Club
09.2021 - 12.2023

Apprentice - Parks & Gardens

Landscape Solutions
08.2020 - 09.2021

Queensland Cricket Net Coordinator

Queensland Cricket
03.2019 - 02.2020

Labourer

Trade Coast Properties
02.2019 - 12.2019

Labourer

JBH Property Maintenance
02.2018 - 01.2018

Cricket Player

Queensland Academy of Sport for Cricket
01.2018 - 03.2019

Junior Cricket Coach

Moreton Cricket Club
01.2017 - 01.2020

HSC -

Brisbane State High

St Josephs Nudgee College

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