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Kirk Thorpe

Lower Mitcham,South Australia

Summary

Highly efficient Aborist well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member/Aborist

Second Generation Trees
11.2021 - Current
  • Undertake pruning of various tree and plant types
  • Collaborating with team members to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently
  • Ensure the proper safety methods are put into place for every job
  • Being a contact point for customers and ensuring their satisfaction before completing jobs
  • Operation of heavy machinery, including maintenance (Chippers, Stump grinders, Mini loaders, Trucks)
  • Operation of small plant equipment, including maintenance (chainsaws, blowers, hedge trimmers, whipper snippers, polesaws)

Horticulture Trainee

Maxima Group
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
  • Achieved an understanding of how local governments operate
  • Demonstrated flexibility through switching between arboriculture teams and parks and gardens teams
  • Operation of heavy machinery and small plant equipment including maintenance (Chippers, Ride on mowers, whipper snippers, chainsaws, blowers, spray packs).

Environmental Conservationist

Conservation And Pest Services
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Removal of invasive species of plant and tree types using a variety of different methods
  • Promoted biodiversity by reintroducing native plant species in degraded areas.
  • Working in a team towards a common goal
  • Ensuring correct safety methods were adhered too
  • Operation of small plant equipment (Whipper snippers, Spray packs, blowers)


Education

Horticulture

TAFE SA
Urrbrae

High School Diploma -

Aberfoyle Park High School
East Aberfoyle Park, SA
12.2016

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Safety awareness
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Crew Leadership
  • Valid MR Driver's License
  • Positive Company Representation
  • Equipment Maintenance

Accomplishments

Umpire coordinator role for my local sporting club for the past 3 years with experience as the coordinator for the association which required critical thinking and management of umpires across the different clubs

Timeline

Crew Member/Aborist

Second Generation Trees
11.2021 - Current

Horticulture Trainee

Maxima Group
10.2018 - 10.2021

Environmental Conservationist

Conservation And Pest Services
04.2017 - 10.2018

Horticulture

TAFE SA

High School Diploma -

Aberfoyle Park High School

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