Kurt Adams
Cairns,QLD
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman/garden Maintenance
Burleigh Beach Tower
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment including electrical issues, repairing broken appliances, and fixing damaged structures
- Maintained hotel Gardens and property to a high standard including; hedge trimming, lawn mowing, weed control, general property maintenance.
- Responsible for pool chemical system maintenance
Landscape Gardener
MS 360 Garden Service
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- General property maintenance and discussing property solutions with customers.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
Gardener
Rainer Muller Handyman Services
01.2002 - 02.2021
- Working in a foreman position guiding a team of gardeners for general landscaping duties including tree pruning, lawn mowing, hedge trimming etc.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Gardener
Clemens Liecker Garden and landscaping solutions
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Cemetery maintenance and grave site service including designing and new flower/plant arrangements.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Landscape Gardener
Menke Garden and Landscaping services Hannover
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the maintenance of a large-scale, high- profile bank property.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
Warehouse assistant
Randstad
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Conducted inventory control checks and maintained equipment to keep warehouse well-stocked and equipment in good working order.
Room Service Attendant
Mercure Hotel
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Replenished condiments and other supplies at tables and service bars.
- Delivered food, condiments and silverware to guest rooms to fulfill guest orders.
- Handled guests dry cleaning orders and delivered any packages that arrived for guests.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment.
Certificate 2 in Horticulture
QLD Government
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
- Government funded - Paid practical course.
Renderer
Three Kings Rendering
12.2010 - 07.2011
- Rendering assistant to three professional tradesmen
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Duties included mixing render and helping colleges with preparation and rendering of newly built modern houses.
Carpenter's Assistant
True Blue Carpentry
05.2009 - 11.2010
- Assisted carpenters in constructing new homes, installing frames and assembling roofing structures.
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Transported materials and tools from work truck to project areas and organized supplies based on likely needs.
- Cleaned work areas, machines and equipment to maintain clean and safe job site.
Barkeeper
Henry's Hannover- Cocktail Bar And Restaurant
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Work and Travel
Australia
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Working on various fruit and vegetable farms while traveling around Australia
- Many different duties including picking/packing produce, farm maintenance and caring for animals.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
Customer Service Cashier
7 11
05.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for opening and closing of store after shift and ordering of goods.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Customer Service Cashier
Neumann's Petrol station
05.2005 - 04.2006
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
Assistant mechanic
Mark Jackson Mechanical repairs
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Conducted routine oil changes, tire rotations, fluid replacements, and bulb changes.
- Followed detailed instructions of lead mechanic to achieve quality standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
Produce Worker
Woolworth Supermarket
01.2002 - 04.2003
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
Education
Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition -
Ecodemy School of Nutrition
06.2021
No Degree -
Boonah State High School
2001
St. Kevin's Private Primary School
1998
Skills
- Certified Nutritionist
- Fluent in German language
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
Timeline
Handyman/garden Maintenance
Burleigh Beach Tower
02.2023 - 03.2024
Landscape Gardener
MS 360 Garden Service
03.2022 - 11.2022
Gardener
Clemens Liecker Garden and landscaping solutions
03.2020 - 01.2021
Landscape Gardener
Menke Garden and Landscaping services Hannover
03.2014 - 03.2020
Warehouse assistant
Randstad
08.2012 - 03.2014
Room Service Attendant
Mercure Hotel
01.2012 - 08.2012
Certificate 2 in Horticulture
QLD Government
07.2011 - 12.2011
Renderer
Three Kings Rendering
12.2010 - 07.2011
Carpenter's Assistant
True Blue Carpentry
05.2009 - 11.2010
Barkeeper
Henry's Hannover- Cocktail Bar And Restaurant
07.2008 - 04.2009
Work and Travel
Australia
02.2007 - 06.2008
Customer Service Cashier
7 11
05.2006 - 01.2007
Customer Service Cashier
Neumann's Petrol station
05.2005 - 04.2006
Assistant mechanic
Mark Jackson Mechanical repairs
05.2003 - 04.2005
Gardener
Rainer Muller Handyman Services
01.2002 - 02.2021
Produce Worker
Woolworth Supermarket
01.2002 - 04.2003
Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition -
Ecodemy School of Nutrition
No Degree -
Boonah State High School
St. Kevin's Private Primary School
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