Joel Danby
Southern River
Summary
Dynamic leader and skilled horticulture professional with extensive experience at City of Cockburn and other notable organizations. Excelled in team development, safety management, and maintenance expertise, enhancing productivity and safety. Proven ability in fostering relationships and leveraging technical skills for efficient project management. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in all operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Parks Leading Hand - Maintenanace
City of Cockburn
05.2014 - Current
- Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
- Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
- Communicated effectively with clients to identify needs, gather feedback, and provide regular updates on project status.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices throughout all aspects of project management.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Mentored junior staff members to enhance their technical skills and boost overall team performance.
- Supervised and direct team of horticulture professionals in parks environment.
- Leveraged technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and restore normal operations quickly.
- Fostered an atmosphere of open communication within the team, promoting a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Documented order updates by inputting data into computer system.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in Turf management, horticulture and extensive knowledge/experience of all equipment.
Jim’s Mowing Assistant
Jim’s Mowing
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Residential mowing, gardening and landscaping
Lawn Mowing Horticulture Maintance - Commercial
Gro-Turf
01.2006 - 04.2014
- Ride on mowing
- All aspects of general gardening
- Fine turf work
- All aspects of fertilizing
- Working individually and in-charge of a small team
- Turf renovations
- In-charge of all aspects of a groundsman associated with athletic grounds at Challenge stadium, private schools and Speed dome
Commercial Mowing
Turf Management Services WA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Ride on mowing
- General gardening
- Fine turf work
- Fertilizing
Lawn Mowing Contractor
Gecko Contracting
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Residential and commercial mowing
- General gardening, vertimowing, fertilizing, weed control/spraying, reticulation and landscaping
Education
Certificate IV - Horticulture
Farm Information Services
Cockburn, WA03.2019
Certificate III - Horticulture
Farm Information Services
Cockburn, WA03.2017
Skills
- Team development
- Safety management
- Safety awareness
- Innovation skills
- Maintenance expertise
- Workplace safety
- Following instructions
- Safety protocols
- Production tracking
- Team member support
- Problem-solving
- Willing to learn
- Attention to detail
- Hand and power tool operation
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Forklift operations
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Health and safety compliance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Forklift operator certification
- Equipment operation
- Data entry
- Yard operations support
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year Nominee 2017 in Recognition of service excellence.
- Accountability Award 2017 Certificate of Appreciation recognises team members who make it their business to ensure residents have a positive experience every time they access a City Service.
Timeline
Parks Leading Hand - Maintenanace
City of Cockburn
05.2014 - Current
Lawn Mowing Horticulture Maintance - Commercial
Gro-Turf
01.2006 - 04.2014
Commercial Mowing
Turf Management Services WA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Lawn Mowing Contractor
Gecko Contracting
01.1995 - 01.2005
Jim’s Mowing Assistant
Jim’s Mowing
01.1994 - 01.1995
Certificate IV - Horticulture
Farm Information Services
Certificate III - Horticulture
Farm Information Services
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