Mario-Silas Pongratz
Whian Whian,NSW
Summary
Versatile and dynamic Naturalist, with Farm Experience and Knowledge, open for a great variety of jobs, I excel in rapid learning and adapting to diverse environments. My expertise spans from organic farming to facility management, sustainable living and landscape design, underscored by a strong commitment to a respectful, friendly demeanour and to improvement. Achievements include leading successful harvests, pioneering sustainable living practices, successful carpentry and building projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farmhand, Handyman
Zaytuna Farm
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- irrigation repairing
- roofing
- fencing
- clean up worked areas
- learning about organic and sustainable living and farming
- feeding animals (poultry, horses, goats, dogs, cows )
- garden installations, preparations and maintenance
- watering plants
- Built raised garden beds
- planting annual / perennial plants and plant systems
- preparing seedlings
- preparing growing medium
- lawn mowing (ride on and brushcutter)
- managing yields
- tractor driving
- wood chipping
- chain sawing
- pruning
- harvesting goat feed
- composting (gathering materials to produce high quality compost, and turning the compost regularly)
- fertilizing
- mulching
- harvesting fruit and vegetables
- learning about organic and sustainable living and farming
- hazard prevention
- Fast support of emergencies
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices, fostering knowledgeable and safety-conscious team.
Retreat Facility and Farm Support / Volunteering
Kory
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- harvesting bananas
- repairing water line infrastructure
- kitchen support
- Indoor and outdoor space maintenance
House Construction Site Overseer and Manag Support
Sila Kubitza
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Inspected completed work to verify quality
- supervised construction workers
- discussed with construction workers the next best step
- finding solutions for problems
Mushroom Cultivation Internship/Student Volunteer
Masjid Brol
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- learned a lot about fungi cultivation / edible and medicinal mushrooms
- preparation of growing substrate
- sterilizing substrate
- infusing substrate with the spawn of the specific strain
- observing mycelium health
- harvesting mushrooms
- harvesting spores of a mushroom
- observing mushroom spores with a microscope
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Delivered high-quality work consistently, demonstrating strong work ethic and dedication to the internship program.
Hostel Management and Facility /Property Caretaker
Myself With Family
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Hostel all-around management
- Performed repairs as needed by utilizing a diverse skill set in areas like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting.
- Improved property appeal
- well-maintaining landscaping and regular exterior maintenance.
- built furniture and a wooden beach hut
- renovation and decoration work
- social media and websites
Event Technology Laborer
Livedepartment Gmbh
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Building up stages / sound and light systems /
infrastructure for events - connecting electricity and technology
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Catering Restaurant Staff Member
Kulperhütte
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Supported efficient kitchen operations by assisting with food preparation tasks during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, ensuring a comfortable environment for patrons.
- learned how to handle a fast paced work environment
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Serve drinks and food
- Cleaned up restaurant and kitchen at the end of the day
- ensured a comfortable space for the guests to enjoy
Education
Permaculture Designer - Permaculture
Permaculture Research Institute
The Channon, NSW07.2024
High School Diploma -
FOS Neusaess
Germany, Neusaess07.2021
Skills
- Strong willingness to help and improve wherever needed
- Fast learner
- Dependable
- Respect, kindness, friendliness
- Great understanding about nature
- Farming
- Handyman and Caretaking
- Knowledge about ecosystems and geography
- Understanding of natural laws, systems and cycles
- Knowledge about Permaculture
- Design of sustainable land use systems
- Plant systems
- Water systems
- Earthworks
- Knowledge about organic, natural and sustainable farming
- Wood working / Carpentry
- General reparations
- Plumbing
- Irrigation
- Use of tools like electric saws, chainsaws, drills, screwdrivers etc
- Tractor driving
- Manual transmission driving
- Facility / property / farm caretaking, management and design
- non violent communication
- Machinery Operation
Certification
Permaculture design certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Farmhand, Handyman
Zaytuna Farm
02.2024 - 08.2024
Retreat Facility and Farm Support / Volunteering
Kory
12.2023 - 01.2024
Mushroom Cultivation Internship/Student Volunteer
Masjid Brol
03.2023 - 04.2023
Hostel Management and Facility /Property Caretaker
Myself With Family
09.2022 - 03.2023
House Construction Site Overseer and Manag Support
Sila Kubitza
08.2022 - 06.2023
Event Technology Laborer
Livedepartment Gmbh
06.2022 - 08.2022
Catering Restaurant Staff Member
Kulperhütte
06.2019 - 10.2019
Permaculture Designer - Permaculture
Permaculture Research Institute
High School Diploma -
FOS Neusaess
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