James Dressler-Smith
North Curl Curl ,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Landscaper-Apprentice
NBG Landscapes
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Boosted company reputation with exceptional attention to detail in every aspect of landscape construction including hardscape installations, plant selection, and site preparation.
- Maintained safe work environments by regularly inspecting equipment and adhering to safety guidelines during construction projects.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Installed stonework, paving, timber works, retaining walls according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
Construction Landscaper-Apprentice
Greater West Landscapes
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained safe work environments by regularly inspecting equipment and adhering to safety guidelines during construction projects.
- Increased customer satisfaction with personalized consultations, understanding their preferences, and delivering tailored landscaping solutions.
- Smoothed and leveled new concrete or other materials.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Installed stonework, paving, timer works and retaining walls according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Office Manager
Sitework Solutions
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
Labour
Greenstaff
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Worked efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in all projects completed.
Education
Construction Landscape Cert 3 -
TAFE RYDE NSW
Ryde, NSW11.2022
Bachelor Property Economics - Economics
University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW11.2020
High School Diploma -
St Joseph College
Hunters Hill, NSW11.2012
Skills
- Tree planting
- Site preparation
- Retaining walls
- Paving Techniques
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Using hand tools
- Lawn Care
- Physically Fit
- Concrete Work
- Drainage Solutions
- Heavy Lifting
Timeline
Construction Landscaper-Apprentice
NBG Landscapes
09.2021 - 11.2022
Construction Landscaper-Apprentice
Greater West Landscapes
03.2020 - 09.2021
Office Manager
Sitework Solutions
02.2016 - 01.2020
Labour
Greenstaff
03.2013 - 01.2016
Construction Landscape Cert 3 -
TAFE RYDE NSW
Bachelor Property Economics - Economics
University of Tech Sydney
High School Diploma -
St Joseph College
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