Jason Lawler
Toowoomba
Summary
Dynamic landscape construction artisan with expertise in stakeholder engagement and small business management at VFG Landscape Construction. Proven ability to foster lasting client relationships and enhance team performance through effective mentoring. Skilled in project management and crisis resolution, driving creative expression and cultural awareness in diverse environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
VFG Landscape Construction
06.2013 - Current
- Artisanal landscape and rockwork specialist, creating yarning circles and sculptures that reinforce connection to place and country.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Manage financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Manage all recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Mentor/Facilitator
Adapt Mentorship and Consultancy
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Addressed and resolved mentee concerns in timely and empathetic manner, maintaining positive and supportive mentor-mentee relationship.
Lead Mentor
QAGOMA
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Lead mentor for Design Tracks Creative Pathways Program multi-day residency for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art.
- Guide students through group activities and assist with creative input to aid in the development of a final presentation delivered by the students addressing the issues/restrictions first nations people face when visiting the inner city arts precinct.
Education
Certificate III - Landscape Construction
Tafe Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD11-2017
Certificate III in Micro Business Operations - Business Administration And Management
Business Success Group
Toowoomba, QLD05-2013
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Maintenance (Fitting And Turning)
TAFE Queensland
QLD11-2009
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strong Verbal and Written Skills
- Small Business Management
- Project management
- Team oversight
- Crisis Resolution Strategy
- Design coordination
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Creative expression
- Resource identification
- Outdoor education
- Youth advocacy
- Cultural history
NAIDOC 2019 Service to Community Award
Received for Oakey SHS yarning circle, Jarrowair yarning circle and work BPAC, GAC and the community.
Timeline
Lead Mentor
QAGOMA
06.2023 - 06.2023
Mentor/Facilitator
Adapt Mentorship and Consultancy
02.2023 - 02.2024
Owner
VFG Landscape Construction
06.2013 - Current
Certificate III - Landscape Construction
Tafe Queensland
Certificate III in Micro Business Operations - Business Administration And Management
Business Success Group
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Maintenance (Fitting And Turning)
TAFE Queensland
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