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Matthew McFadgen

Empire Bay,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Landscaper with 24 years of diverse experience in residential and commercial landscaping. Proven expertise in hard and soft landscaping, complemented by strong site supervision and project management skills. Committed to delivering high-quality results and enhancing outdoor spaces effectively. Seeking to leverage extensive background to contribute to innovative landscaping projects.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Supervisor/Foreman

The Gardenmakers
Sydney And Surrounds, NSW
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed and supervised teams of two to ten people, depending on job requirements. This includes laborers, apprentices, and tradespeople.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, materials, and site needs.
  • Supervise and teach apprentices all aspects of hardscapes and softscapes.
  • Submitted and tracked all onsite hours for internal and external staff.
  • Proactively plan staff schedules weeks in advance.
  • Leading weekly toolbox talks, safety walks, and onsite client communication for jobs.
  • Handled comprehensive landscape projects incorporating both hard and soft features.

Site Supervisor/Foreman/Director

Garden Envy Landscapes
Sydney And Surrounds, NSW
07.2011 - 06.2016
  • All aspects of small business residential landscaping. This included quoting, estimating, construction, and maintenance.
  • Organized daily workflow for the team, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.
  • Training and site supervision of apprentices and subcontractors.
  • Marketing for small businesses, including websites, social media, and advertising.
  • Small business bookkeeping and accounting.

Foreman/Site Supervisor

Secret Gardens Of Sydney
Sydney And Surrounds, NSW
07.2006 - 06.2010
  • Supervised high-end, award-winning residential landscape projects, up to 1.5 million dollars.
  • Facilitated daily operational needs for staff, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Teaching and supervising apprentices in all aspects of landscape construction and maintenance.
  • Experience with remote and tight-access residential properties.

Education

Cert III Horticulture (Landscape) - RUH30498

Ryde TAFE
Ryde, NSW
12-2004

Skills

  • Project Site Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Management
  • Construction Site Safety Management
  • Employee Development
  • Time Management Skills
  • Landscape Construction Skills
  • Residential and Commercial Expertise
  • Project Quoting and Estimating
  • Small Business Management

Certification

  • Licensed LE, LF and LS
  • Licensed Work at Heights
  • Current Registered First Aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Site Supervisor/Foreman

The Gardenmakers
08.2016 - Current

Site Supervisor/Foreman/Director

Garden Envy Landscapes
07.2011 - 06.2016

Foreman/Site Supervisor

Secret Gardens Of Sydney
07.2006 - 06.2010

Cert III Horticulture (Landscape) - RUH30498

Ryde TAFE

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