Kirk Close

Our family has a 434 acre Native Seed Farm. I have a strong interest in agriculture and regularly participate in harvest and seasonal farm work.

• Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
• Harvested native seeds and prepared them for sale or shipping.
• Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of native trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Organised and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Set up and take down of Market Stalls and Fair
• Adhoc labour and support

• Learnt about the daily working of a farm
• Planted trees
• Moved livestock

• Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, delivering meals, and managing table turnover.
• Worked collaboratively with the team to create a welcoming dining environment.
• Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
• Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.

• Established and operated a small business creating 100% soy candles sold at farmers' markets and wholesale to local businesses.
• Designed branding, sourced raw materials, handcrafted products, and managed all sales.
• Donated 50% of profits to orangutan rescue, contributing over $5,500 to the cause.
• Built relationships with clients, including nurseries and real estate agencies, to secure wholesale contracts.

• Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
• Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
• Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.