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Nathan Higgins

Red Hill South,VIC

Summary

Motivated with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and able to think on feet. Also love a challenge and will adapt to any circumstance.


Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaping Leading Hand

Point Nepean Landscape Construction
03.2023 - Current
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes and maximize productivity.
  • Oversee and train apprentice/s to help educate and instruct on how to perform on the job site.
  • Read plans and apply knowledge to give best result to client.
  • Communicate with client, builder and boss to help achieve final goal as per the design.

Landscaping Leading Hand

Forrest Landscaping
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes and maximize productivity.
  • Supervised and direct team of landscape professionals in workplace environment when company owner wasn't present.
  • Took on responsibility of ordering materials and executing results as per plan when required.

Carpenter Apprentice

Hedges Built
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.

Landscaping Crew Member

Alameda Landscaping And Paving
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Learned to operate machines such as excavator, dingo and bobcat.

Pizza Delivery Driver

Papa Gs Pizza
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
  • Developed skills within the kitchen. Eg: Dishwashing, Food prep, Food Serving.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
  • Processed payments by accepting cash, checks and credit and debit card payments.
  • Maintained organized, safe and clean work areas and complied with company safety and security standards.

Basketball Referee

Mornington Basketball Association
03.2014 - 02.2017
  • Instructed players and coaches on basketball game rules.
  • Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
  • Identified player infractions and determined appropriate penalties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Padua College
Mornington, VIC
11.2016

Skills

  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Repair Expertise
  • Packing Procedures
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Customer Assistance

Timeline

Landscaping Leading Hand

Point Nepean Landscape Construction
03.2023 - Current

Landscaping Leading Hand

Forrest Landscaping
10.2021 - 03.2023

Carpenter Apprentice

Hedges Built
11.2020 - 09.2021

Landscaping Crew Member

Alameda Landscaping And Paving
01.2017 - 11.2019

Pizza Delivery Driver

Papa Gs Pizza
11.2016 - 04.2018

Basketball Referee

Mornington Basketball Association
03.2014 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Padua College
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