Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Pia Lueken

Griffith,NSW

Summary

Dedicated and independent thinking employee with horticulture background, that is already familiar with operations, machinery and people on farm. Proven history of Integrity and interdisciplinary problem solving. Organised diplomatic team supervisor who is eager to learn and take more responsibilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Hand

Acar Company Pty Ltd
08.2021 - Current
  • Spraying operations e.g. Weed-, Orchard- and Spot spraying
  • Machinery operations e.g. Level bar, Slasher
  • Harvest operation of Elevator, pick-ups and conditioner for Almond harvest
  • Quality control of Shakers, sweeper and Pick up
  • Irrigation e.g. Fertigation, inspections of irrigation equipment, installation of new irrigation systems, routine maintenance tasks, Flushing
  • Tree care and maintenance
  • Maintenance of plant and records
  • Basic repairs of equipment
  • Detect faults in machinery and irrigation system
  • Providing training and assistance to other employees
  • Close cooperation with management and maintenance

Farm Hand

Mossmont Nurseries Pty Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Innovating procedure to maximise crop
  • Implement method to make the tree variety labelling more efficiently and cost effectively
  • Machinery operations e.g. tractor mounted forklift, cultivator, cutter bar, tying machine trailer, digger, planter
  • Supervision and training of non native english speakers
  • Proactive planning of work activity
  • Inductions
  • Attendance and Timesheets for up to 100 people
  • Record keeping of stock and incidents
  • Pruning and tree training of stone-fruits, almond and citrus

Manager of Volunteer Church Organisation

Kath. Kirchengemeinde St. Cäcilia In Bösel
02.2016 - 02.2019
  • Holding weekly team leader meetings with around 40 members
  • Organisation and coordination for public attractions at least once per month
  • Reorganization of internal structures
  • Digitalisation of processes and important information
  • Production of hardcover guidance book for future quality assurance
  • Creating Manager manual
  • Resolved member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
  • Onboarded new members with training and guidance
  • Improved marketing to attract more participants and promote business

Education

High School Diploma -

Berufsbildende Schulen Cloppenburg
Cloppenburg, Germany
06.2017

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Horticulture knowledge
  • Time management
  • Team leading
  • Communication with non native english speakers
  • Proactive learner
  • Technical Skills
  • Quality control
  • Chemical Application
  • Tractor and Implement Operation
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Excellent attention to detail

Accomplishments

    June 2017

    honorary award for social competence from the newspaper "Münsterländische Tageszeitung" in Cloppenburg

Certification

  • 2021, SpraySMART Chemical Accreditation
  • 2023, RIIHAN309F – Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
  • 2024, Liftek TLILIC0003 – Licence To Operate A Forklift Truck
  • 2024 – upcoming, TAFE Statement in Basic Welding

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Affiliations

  • plant propagation
  • gardening
  • baking/ cooking

Timeline

Farm Hand

Acar Company Pty Ltd
08.2021 - Current

Farm Hand

Mossmont Nurseries Pty Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2021

Manager of Volunteer Church Organisation

Kath. Kirchengemeinde St. Cäcilia In Bösel
02.2016 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Berufsbildende Schulen Cloppenburg
Pia Lueken