Haydn Allen
Thornbury,VIC
Summary
Leader committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Experience managing volunteers and coordinating group efforts in both paid and volunteer roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager / Gardens Team Lead
SecondBite | FareShare
Abbotsford, VIC
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated efforts of 30 regular volunteers and three staff to optimise garden maintenance and productivity.
- Directed daily garden operations to ensure efficient workflows and high standards of volunteer safety.
- Facilitated weekly corporate volunteer tours to promote team building and community involvement.
- Cultivated corporate partnerships and managed donations for garden project enhancement.
- Applied best horticultural practices, including advanced pest management and crop planning, to improve crop and soil health.
- Executed multiple grant projects funded by the City of Yarra to improve site sustainability.
Youth Trainer
STREAT
Collingwood, VIC
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Guided young, often vulnerable volunteers through hospitality training, fostering skill development and confidence.
(Volunteer) Garden Manager
Growing Farmers
Fawkner, VIC
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Led a team of volunteers to cultivate produce in unused residential spaces, supporting local food relief efforts.
Education
Master of Environments - Sustainability
University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma - Urban Horticulture
University of Melbourne
01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Victorian College of The Arts
01-2018
Skills
- Volunteer coordination
- Team building
- Community engagement
- Corporate partnerships
- Public speaking
- Resource allocation
- Site management
- Time management
- MS office
- Social media and content creation
Certification
- Driver's license
- Forklift license
- First aid certificate
- Working with children and police checks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Site Manager / Gardens Team Lead
SecondBite | FareShare
05.2023 - Current
(Volunteer) Garden Manager
Growing Farmers
01.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Trainer
STREAT
01.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Environments - Sustainability
University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma - Urban Horticulture
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Victorian College of The Arts
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