Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Coursework
References
Timeline
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Jacob Spence

Narooma,Australia

Summary

To further experience and knowledge and to seek a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Labourer

Moruya Concreting
11.2022 - Current
  • Tying steel, Form work installation / removal, Assisting with pouring concrete, Site preparation
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.

Horticulturalist

Nestlebrae Wholesale Nursery
01.2014 - Current
  • Large scale plant propagation, Sales functions: developing new markets, liaising with prospective buyers, Stock rotation, Plant deliveries, General plant development and maintenance
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Trade Assistant/Labourer Construction

Narooma Building Services
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.

Labourer

TFH Fencing
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Installation / removal of temporary fences, Transporting fences to site, Stock take and inventory, Liaising with clients

Gardener

Dalmeny IRT
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Lawn and garden maintenance, Using power tools e.g
  • Hedger, Undertake work orders, Spraying weeds, Liaise with staff and residents
  • Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.

Nursery Hand

Protea Farm - Western Australia
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Flower collecting, Propagation Installation, Irrigation maintenance, Spraying weeds, Garden maintenance

Nursery Hand

Everyday Potted Plants - Western Australia
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Propagation Installation, Irrigation maintenance, Spraying weeds, Garden maintenance

Farmhand

Amooran Serviced Apartments
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Cattle and sheep work, Building and repairing fences, Tractor and machinery work, Spraying weeds, Garden maintenance

Nursery Foreman

Provincial Plants and Landscapes
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Large scale plant propagation, Pest and disease management, Record keeping, filing, invoicing etc., Plant transportation, Managing staff, Delivering Tool Box Safety Talks, WHS compliance, Maintaining machinery, tools, etc., Dealing with clients on a daily basis

Casual Gardener - School Holidays

Dalmeny Retirement Village - IRT
01.2010 - 01.2010
  • Garden maintenance, General helper

Education

01.2017

01.2014

01.2010

Skills

  • Hard working
  • Honest
  • Reliable
  • Able to think laterally
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Flexible
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fit and healthy

Coursework

  • Revegetation and land management
  • Chemsmart chemical course

References

Jordan Dart, 0417 872 597, TFH Fencing

Mitch Eldridge, 0401 394 218, Narooma Building Services 

Joel Brown, 0475 398 571, Nestlebrae Wholesale Nursery

Sam Morrison, 0414 935 969, Moruya Concreting

John Burbidge, 4476 2198, Amooran Serviced Apartments

Timeline

Labourer

Moruya Concreting
11.2022 - Current

Trade Assistant/Labourer Construction

Narooma Building Services
02.2022 - 11.2022

Labourer

TFH Fencing
01.2021 - 02.2022

Gardener

Dalmeny IRT
01.2019 - 01.2020

Nursery Hand

Protea Farm - Western Australia
01.2017 - 05.2017

Nursery Hand

Everyday Potted Plants - Western Australia
01.2017 - 05.2017

Farmhand

Amooran Serviced Apartments
01.2014 - 12.2016

Horticulturalist

Nestlebrae Wholesale Nursery
01.2014 - Current

Nursery Foreman

Provincial Plants and Landscapes
01.2010 - 01.2014

Casual Gardener - School Holidays

Dalmeny Retirement Village - IRT
01.2010 - 01.2010

Jacob Spence