Matthew Osborn
Leopold,VIC
Summary
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
City Of Greater Geelong
Geelong, VIC
11.2019 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Organize and monitor internal and external contractors.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted crew rounds to meet changing needs.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Liaise with Parks Operational Leader
Gardener
City Of Greater Geelong
Geelong, VIC
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
- Operation and Maintenance of Small Plant and equipment to keep tools functional.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Usage of legal road signage.
- Use of Herbicides, Insecticides and Fertilizers.
- Record keeping.
Turf Management Apprentice
G-Force Recruitment
Queens Park Golf Course, Geelong, VIC
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Turf renovation including, Aerating (Hollow and solid tines), scarifying, grooming, dusting/topdressing with appropriate material for the specific playing surface, seeding and fertilizing.
- Preparation of turf cricket wickets.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
- Developed keen eye for detail and commitment to producing quality sport surfaces.
- Use of Herbicides, Insecticides and Fertilizers.
- Operation of specialized turf maintenance equipment and machinery.
Education
Certificate IV in Leadership And Management
Graduate Business School
Certificate III - Sports Turf Management
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VICBelmont High School
Geelong, VICSkills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Schedule Development
- Goal-Oriented
- Contractor management
- Work well individually and in a team
- Ability to adapt and react efficiently
Certification
- Plant operator tickets including – Front-end loader, skid steer front-end loader, backhoe and excavator.
- Heavy rigid truck license
- Health and Safety Red/White Card
- (ACUP) Agricultural Chemical Users Permit
- Victorian Drivers License
Timeline
Supervisor
City Of Greater Geelong
11.2019 - Current
Gardener
City Of Greater Geelong
04.2015 - 11.2019
Turf Management Apprentice
G-Force Recruitment
09.2011 - 04.2015
Certificate IV in Leadership And Management
Graduate Business School
Certificate III - Sports Turf Management
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Belmont High School