Luke Van Gilst
Self Employed-Mowing And Garden Services
Ipswich,QLD
Summary
As a self-sufficient person, it is my ambition to secure a postion which I find both satisfying and demanding,
I confidently believe I could be a valuable asset to any company. I can emphasize, aptitude an initiative. Of learned skills, I can reference past positions of employment which have allowed me to cultivate the skills required in many different industries, such as a natural fluency when communicating and interacting with work colleagues. Lastly, I believe my mature, enthusiastic outlook and capacity to operate within demanding environments would complement in any position, whilst the respect and pride I take in my personal presentation would uphold your business' professional image.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mowing and Garden
Grey Hound Mowing
Ipswich, QLD
04.2015 - Current
- The use of petrol powered equipment brush cutters, hedge trimmers and mowers.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Demonstrated respect towards customers, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
Post Officer
Australia Post
Sumner Park, QLD
07.2010 - 09.2014
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Installation Technician
A.V.G
Brisbane, QLD
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
- Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing and drilling of various types of installations.
- Installed access and elevator controls, alarms and video surveillance systems.
Forklift Operator
P&n Beverages
Goodna, QLD
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Meat Process Worker
Australian Meat Holdings
Dinmore, QLD
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Operation of fork lift
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Working in the roller room I learnt to work with out supervision and become highly skilled in a fast passed environment.
- Working in the chillers pushing beef.
Education
Oxley Seconday Collage
Oxley, QLD 02.1997 - 11.1998
Westside Christian College
Goodna, QLD 02.1995 - 11.1996
Westside Christian Collage
Goodna, QLD 02.1988 - 11.1995
Skills
Mowing and edging
Timeline
Mowing and Garden
Grey Hound Mowing
04.2015 - Current
Post Officer
Australia Post
07.2010 - 09.2014
Installation Technician
A.V.G
02.2008 - 11.2009
Forklift Operator
P&n Beverages
02.2006 - 01.2008
Meat Process Worker
Australian Meat Holdings
01.2002 - 01.2006
Oxley Seconday Collage
02.1997 - 11.1998
Westside Christian College
02.1995 - 11.1996
Westside Christian Collage
02.1988 - 11.1995
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