Keegan Haigh
Kilmore,VIC
Summary
Dynamic team leader with a proven track record at Programmed, skilled in coaching and mentoring while enhancing team performance. Expertise in garden maintenance and safety processes, fostering collaboration and achieving high standards in park upkeep. Committed to empowering team members and ensuring efficient operations through effective delegation and communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Leader - Parks and Garden Crew
Programmed
06.2020 - Current
- Empowered and lead my team of 4 by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Established open and professional relationships and communication with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Mentored junior staff members, such as apprentices, by helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Maintained Hume City Council parks, gardens and open spaces in a diverse range of task's such as mowing, hedging, mulching, brush cutting, spraying and cleaning among other beautifying task's to ensure they exceeded council audits.
Parks and Open Spaces Ground Crew
UDL
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Maintained Hume City Council parks, gardens and open spaces such as Kindergartens, in a diverse range of task's such as mowing, hedging, mulching, brush cutting, spraying and cleaning among other beautifying task's to ensure they exceeded council audits.
- Provided hands-on training sessions for interns or new employees, ensuring proper knowledge of horticultural techniques and procedures.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working order, ensuring the safety and efficiency of daily operations.
Horticultural Apprentice
UDL
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
Education
Certificate III - Parks And Gardens
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC01-2020
High School Diploma -
SEDA College
Greensborough, VIC11-2015
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Overseeing daily activities
- Safety processes and procedures
- Garden maintenance
- Irrigation systems
- Using hand tools
- Maintaining equipment
Accomplishments
- Received 2019 Victorian Landscape Apprentice of the Year, as nominated by mentor and leadership team at UDL.
Timeline
Leader - Parks and Garden Crew
Programmed
06.2020 - Current
Parks and Open Spaces Ground Crew
UDL
01.2019 - 06.2020
Horticultural Apprentice
UDL
01.2016 - 01.2019
Certificate III - Parks And Gardens
Melbourne Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
SEDA College
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