Matthew De Vries

I attended my local gym for 8 months, paying every week for the first 4 months and then fortnightly for the last 4 months. Owning a membership and going to the gym enhanced my health and my discipline to work and strive towards a better version of myself.

• Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
• Improved lawn health by performing regular mowing, trimming, and edging tasks.
• Emptied and cleaned grass catcher and mulching bags to discard grass cuttings.
• Greeted property owners and other individuals on property to maintain friendliness.
• Maintained clean workspaces by properly disposing of debris and clippings after each job.

I mowed my neighbour's lawns every weekend for 1 year and 3 months. I maintained a friendly atmosphere with my neighbours by greeting them if they were home and making small conversation about the week till that point. Mowing their lawns, although a small task, has improved my ability to talk to customers, receive constructive criticism, and has improved my work ethic.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

As the middle blocker, it was my top priority to have a quick and clear communication with my team, especially my front row players and my setter. It was also a huge part of my role to always watch the opponents movements, so I could read their play and communicate it to my front row. Being in a fast-paced team environment has improved my ability to learn quickly and preform well under stress.