Neil White
Heidelberg West,VIC
Summary
Hardworking person professional skilled in Grounds Maintenance and Garden Design acquired across 25 years of experience in related roles, committed to work site safety and client satisfaction.
Aiming to contribute value through 25 years of industry experience, including skill full hedge trimming and grounds maintenance work.
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroup's. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Gardenridge
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Mowing lawns using a Rotary and Cylinder mower
- Whipper Snipping
- ‘Edging Lawns
- Blowing down Pathways and Roads
- Using Horticulture Equipment
- Pruning Shrubs, Hedges, Trees,
- Using Chainsaws
- Using Pole Chainsaws
- Using Chemicals, Fertilisers
- Mixing Chemicals, Fertilisers
- laying Mulch, Turf, Soil, Pebbles, Irrigation
- Planting Plants
- Climbing Up & Down Ladders
- Climbing In & Out of Utes
- Climbing In & Out of Trucks
- Driving Utes & Trucks
- Loading & Unloading Utes/Trucks
- Lifting
- Weeding
- Pushing Wheelbarrows
Groundsman
Neil White Horticulture (Inducted Contractor To Serco MITA)
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Applied weed- and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
Gardener
Neil White Horticulture
01.2012 - 06.2019
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable.
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans with budgets.
- Applied weed- and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Installed sprinkler systems to provide grass and greenery with adequate water supply.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers.
- Designed and drafted plans for gardens and flowerbeds.
Garden Manager
Q Nursery & Cafe
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
- Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across all shifts and work areas.
- Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
- Managed operational records, administrative needs and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
- Answered average of 12 calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
- Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation and placed all information in client files.
Gardener/Team Leader
City Wide
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable.
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
- Applied weed- and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass and where to plant flowers and foliage.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds and insects.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
Indoor Gardener
Instyle Indoor Plants
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Applied weed- and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable.
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds and insects.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Carried out preventative maintenance by checking sprinkle spray angles and testing performance of digital controllers.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
Gardener
Corporate Property Services
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable.
- Installed sprinkler systems to provide grass and greenery with adequate water supply.
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Applied weed- and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Cultivated soil with fertilizer and aeration.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds and insects.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers.
- Designed and drafted plans for gardens and flowerbeds.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils.
Gardener/Cleaner
Corporate Spring Cleaning
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Mowed, trimmed and maintained exterior building spaces on regular schedule.
- Maintained specialty spaces such as chemistry laboratories by cleaning with safe solvents.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to minimize risk of injury or illness.
- Completed floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing materials.
- Prolonged life of carpet fibres and boosted colours with regular steam cleaning and shampooing.
- Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Applied insecticides and released fumigants to guard against insect and rodent infestations.
- Kept bathroom facilities well-cleaned, stocked and properly maintained for staff and guests.
Education
No Degree - Horticulture Science
NMIT GREENSBOROUGH
Victoria 01.2002
No Degree - Horticulture Science
NMIT Parkville Campus
Parkville01.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Cricket Ground Curator & Grounds Maintenance
NMIT Parkville Campus
ParkvilleSkills
- Landscaping plans
- Weeding gardens
- Operating mowers
- Diverse plant knowledge
- Debris removal
- Project scheduling
- Grounds maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Decorative stone installation
- Managing staff
- Hedge pruning
- Landscape equipment operation
- Trimming and weeding
- Lawn aeration
- Inspecting completed work
- Customer service and assistance
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Watering lawns and trees
- Staff Training
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Safety Processes
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Attention to Detail
- SOP Adherence
- Customer Service
- Client Support
- People Management
- Leading Employees
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety
- Leadership
Timeline
Team Leader
Gardenridge
11.2022 - 06.2024
Groundsman
Neil White Horticulture (Inducted Contractor To Serco MITA)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Gardener
Neil White Horticulture
01.2012 - 06.2019
Garden Manager
Q Nursery & Cafe
01.2010 - 12.2011
Gardener/Team Leader
City Wide
01.2008 - 12.2009
Indoor Gardener
Instyle Indoor Plants
01.2006 - 12.2007
Gardener
Corporate Property Services
01.2004 - 12.2005
Gardener/Cleaner
Corporate Spring Cleaning
01.2002 - 12.2003
No Degree - Horticulture Science
NMIT GREENSBOROUGH
No Degree - Horticulture Science
NMIT Parkville Campus
Some College (No Degree) - Cricket Ground Curator & Grounds Maintenance
NMIT Parkville Campus