James Guiney
21 Hilltop Rd Avalon Beach
Summary
I feel i'm an organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Horticulturist
Foundation And Friends Of The Botanic Gardens
02.2016 - Current
- Retained knowledge of garden plants and understanding of cultural requirements to maximize growth and cultivation.
- Inspected gardens to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
- Maintained horticultural calendar to track bloom periods and seasonal cultural needs.
- Documented plant information and identified plant material to process and maintain accession records.
- Liaised with manager to plan and coordinate projects, determine necessary personnel or discuss garden concerns.
- Performed minor repair of power and irrigation equipment to maintain proper functionality.
- Studied different characteristics of soil based on location, minerals in soil and living organisms impacting production.
- Studied breeding and cultivation of plants.
- Altered soil types to grow different types of plants in non-native environments.
Garden Maintenance Supervisor
james guiney
Sydney, NSW
02.2015 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
Education
Diploma - Horticulture
02.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma in Horticulture
Certificate 2 & Certificate 3 in Horticulture
11.2015 - 07.2016
Diploma - Landscape Design
02.2016 - 07.2017
Diploma in Landscape Design
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Pruning and Maintaining Trees
- Time Management
- Land Conservation
- Routine Inspections
- Foliage Removal
- Routine Maintenance
- Special Events
- Active Learning
- Sprinkler System Maintenance
- Green Walls
- Pest Removal
- Propagation
- Potting up
- Soil Assessment
- Watering Lawns and Trees
- Mulching Gardens
- Applying Fertilizer
- Chemical Spraying
- Tree Trimming and Cutting Branches
- Planting
- Weeding
- Landscaping
Timeline
Horticulturist - Foundation And Friends Of The Botanic Gardens
02.2016 - Current
Northern Sydney Institute - Horticultural NSW - Diploma, Horticulture
02.2016 - 06.2017
Northern Sydney Institute - Horticultural NSW - Diploma, Landscape Design
02.2016 - 07.2017
Northern Sydney Institute - Horticulture NSW - , Certificate 2 & Certificate 3 in Horticulture
11.2015 - 07.2016
Garden Maintenance Supervisor - james guiney
02.2015 - Current
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