Jodie Bridger
DROUIN,VIC
Summary
Dedicated landscaper with a strong work ethic, completing my Landscape Construction Apprenticeship, and working many years as a qualified landscaper on various work sites, commercially and residentially, throughout Victoria. I have knowledge and understanding of on-site construction scope of work, and I ensure that jobs are finished by deadlines and inspections. Skilled in reading landscaping plans and determining what needs to be supplied and installed for job sites. I deliver high-quality workmanship while maintaining clear communication with clients and the team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Gardener/Construction
Heike Park
05.2023 - Current
- Head landscaper for a private residential 15-acre property, constructing hardscapes, and installing new outdoor spaces for the property, while maintaining gardens and outdoor spaces. Meeting deadlines and timeframes for when the property is used for advertising, photoshoots, and TV ads for the employer's media business.
- Garden maintenance.
- Remove weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Cut, trim, and shape hedges, shrubs, and trees to maintain the landscape.
- Inspect gardens for pests, weeds, and diseases.
- Apply fertilizers and pesticides to plants and outdoor areas.
- Perform seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Lawn maintenance.
- Supply and install plants, mulch, toppings, and crushed rock for lane ways throughout the property.
- Install irrigation systems, maintenance, and repair.
- Constructing hardscapes like walkways, garden edging (timber and brick), retaining walls, rock walls, paving, foundations, and concreting enhances the functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Manage the inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Assist the employer in selecting appropriate plants based on climate conditions, soil types, and desired aesthetics.
- Utilized power tools and machinery to maintain outdoor areas.
- Perform equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional.
- Resolved client concerns promptly by addressing issues professionally and offering viable solutions.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols, wearing appropriate PPE, and conducting regular equipment checks.
Landscaper / Landscape Construction
Manuka Landscapes
01.2013 - 04.2021
- Started Landscape Construction Apprenticeship, achieved qualification.
- Commercial Landscaping/ large on-site projects.
- Residential Landscaping
- Excavations and site prep
- Foundations and footings
- Crossovers
- Concreting
- Paving and steppers
- Drainage and irrigation
- Soft scape
- Hard scape construction
- Retaining walls (rock, concrete sleepers, timber, and stone)
- Rock stack stone walls
- Fences timber and colour bond
- Interpret and read landscaping plans to supply and install materials.
- Communicating with other trades and site foremen to ensure the scope of work is met efficiently on-site.
- Provided exceptional customer service during consultations to assess property/on-site needs accurately and recommend suitable landscaping solutions.
- Trained new team members and laborers on best practices in landscaping techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
- Adherence to established timelines.
- Maintained safe work environments by regularly inspecting equipment and adhering to safety guidelines during construction projects.
- Preparing and completing SWMS.
- Reduced project completion time by efficiently delegating tasks to team members and closely monitoring progress.
- Implemented environmentally responsible practices, such as the use of native plants, water conservation techniques, and sustainable materials, in projects.
- Exceeded project expectations consistently through consistent communication with clients/site foreman's on progress updates and final walkthroughs for approval.
- Streamlined operational efficiency with thorough documentation of project details, including material lists, design specifications, permits obtained, and subcontractor agreements.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools and machinery functional for projects.
- Utilized power tools/hand tools and landscaping machines.
Landscaper Gardener/ Construction
Self Employed
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Quoting and invoicing
- Managing workers and labours
- Government, NDIS, retirement villages, and Catholic primary school sites.
- Residential landscaping.
- Commercial landscaping.
- Garden maintenance
- Softscape.
- Hardscape.
- Preparing and completing SWMS
- Design, measure, supply, and install materials.
- Please find the other job descriptions above in the work history.
Education
Certificate III Landscape Construction - Apprenticeship
Chisholm Institute
Cranbourne, VIC11.2015
VCE -
Padua College
Mornington, VIC12.2008
Skills
- Reliable, with a strong work ethic
- Taking pride in my quality of work, and attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable to new challenges, along with a willingness to learn
- Responsible and punctual
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem solving and adaptability to on-site challenges
- Commercial construction experience, onsite large construction projects
- Reading landscaping plans
- Residential construction
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Communicating with other trades, foremen, and clients in a punctual manner
- Comprehensive computer skills and an understanding of computer programs, eg Microsoft Office/Word/Excel
Certification
WorkSafe white card.
Working with children's checks
References
Manuka Landscapes
Steve Puncheon
0400942442
Timeline
Landscape Gardener/Construction
Heike Park
05.2023 - Current
Landscaper Gardener/ Construction
Self Employed
01.2018 - 03.2021
Landscaper / Landscape Construction
Manuka Landscapes
01.2013 - 04.2021
Certificate III Landscape Construction - Apprenticeship
Chisholm Institute
VCE -
Padua College
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