Paul Gray
Summary
Adept at transforming outdoor spaces, I leveraged my expertise in sustainable landscaping and project management at Matoba Landscapes and Construction to forge lasting client partnerships. My approach, blending creative thinking with technical skills like heavy equipment operation, consistently exceeded expectations, enhancing both productivity and customer satisfaction. I am hardworking and reliable with a desire to continuously improve myself. I have a quiet positive attitude and find it uncomplicated to work with others or autonomously.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Matoba Landscapes and Construction
03.2021 - Current
- Created customized solutions for clients that resulted in repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Provided expert advice to clients on product selection based on their individual needs and preferences.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate communication regarding job progression
- Implemented innovative solutions to optimize workflow processes, reducing operational costs significantly.
- Maintained an organized worksites to maximize productivity while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with fellow sole traders within the industry for mutually beneficial alliances.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues effectively.
- Consistently delivered high-quality results by maintaining a strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of landscape construction.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for landscape construction techniques, fostering a skilled workforce capable of delivering high-quality results.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment safely, reducing risk of injury or damage to property during construction projects.
- Supervised building repairs, maintaining open communication with tenants to minimize disruptions during construction projects.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Gathered and removed debris and discarded material upon final completion of construction project.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Assisted in large scale lake constructions and land developments
Landscape Construction
Kowhai Constructions
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Boosted company reputation with exceptional attention to detail in every aspect of landscape construction including hardscape installations, plant selection, and site preparation.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all aspects of landscape construction met or exceeded industry standards and client expectations.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for landscape construction techniques, fostering a skilled workforce capable of delivering high-quality results.
- Troubleshot complex issues during construction projects while offering creative solutions that minimized delays or budget overruns.
- Prepared construction sites for new projects by removing obstacles and debris, enabling a smooth start to each assignment.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Reduced waste by carefully monitoring material usage during construction phases.
- Managed subcontractors during construction phases of transmission projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality control protocols, and project schedules.
- Collaborated with construction teams to successfully complete large-scale projects within deadlines.
- Directed all phases of on-site construction operations.
- Supported construction projects with efficient manual labor, including digging trenches, leveling surfaces, and assembling scaffolding.
- Increased job site productivity by troubleshooting issues quickly and offering solutions to potential problems that may arise during construction.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
Store Assistant
Koonya General Store
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Checked pricing, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
- Processed payments with focus on accuracy and correct cash-handling procedures.
- Delivered excellent customer service to support company reputation and patron satisfaction.
- Greeted customers with friendly and professional acknowledgment to build rapport.
- Trained new staff members on proper customer service and hospitality policies.
Greenkeeper
Northern Golf Course
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Ensured exceptional playing surfaces by expertly mowing and rolling greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
- Collaborated with golf professionals to design tournament layouts, ensuring challenging yet enjoyable experiences for players.
- Improved turf health with regular aeration, topdressing, and overseeding practices.
- Reduced pesticide usage through integrated pest management strategies for sustainable turf maintenance.
Greenskeeper
The Dunes Golf Links
11.2001 - 06.2011
- Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
- Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
- Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events or vandalism incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
- Supervised crew members effectively while delegating tasks based on individual skills sets and experience levels.
- Enhanced player experience, maintaining clean and well-organized course facilities.
- Improved member satisfaction by promptly addressing feedback related to course conditions.
- Enhanced green speed and health, carefully managing mowing schedules and techniques.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
Education
Certificate IV Turf Management - Turf Management
Chisholm Institute
Rosebud, VICFirst Aid -
On Site Training
Northern Golf CourseDiploma - Sound Engineering
SAE Institute
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Seasonal maintenance
- Pruning Techniques
- Native Plant Knowledge
- Pest Management
- Hardscape Installation
- Sustainable Landscaping
- Erosion Control
- Retaining Wall Construction
- Rock Wall Construction
- Tree planting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Welding experience
- Drainage Solutions
- Water Feature Design
- Maintaining equipment
- Tree Removal
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Project Management
- Soil preparation
- Lawn Fertilization
- Equipment Repair
- Workload Management
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Power Tool Operation
- Irrigation System Maintenance
- Inspecting completed work
- Basic Carpentry
- Creative Thinking
Licenses
Heavy vehicle drivers
Skid steer
Excavator
References
Mark South
Kooyna General Store
0412 125 226
Bob Shearer
Kowhai Landscape Constructions
0418 771 232
Brandan Stringer
Personal reference
0410 328 201
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Matoba Landscapes and Construction
03.2021 - Current
Landscape Construction
Kowhai Constructions
09.2017 - 03.2022
Store Assistant
Koonya General Store
12.2013 - 09.2017
Greenkeeper
Northern Golf Course
07.2011 - 12.2013
Greenskeeper
The Dunes Golf Links
11.2001 - 06.2011
Certificate IV Turf Management - Turf Management
Chisholm Institute
First Aid -
On Site Training
Diploma - Sound Engineering
SAE Institute
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