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Richard Bates

Penguin,TAS

Summary

Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outdoor Production Manager

Flowerdale Flowers
Flowerdale, Tas
11.2019 - Current
  • coordinate planting, care and harvest of crops
  • Troubleshooting mechanical problems
  • Construction of buildings and equipment
  • Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
  • Safe operation of tractors, trucks, forklifts and a variety of machinery and tools

Field Coordinator

Esk Mapping & GIS
Launceston, Tas
01.2012 - 11.2019
  • Organise data capture in the field
  • Survey and location of assets
  • Forestry coupe survey and marking
  • Property boundary survey
  • Wildfire and controlled burn management
  • Clients included Taswater, Local Councils, Forico, STT

Landscaping

R&E Gardening
Hobart, Tas
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Garden maintenance
  • New garden construction
  • Staff management

Education

Cert. 4 Horticulture -

Tafe Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
01-2008

Cert. 4 Commercial Cookery -

Tafe Tasmania
Hobart
01-2003

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Attention to detail and efficiency
  • Project management
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Heavy rigid truck license
  • Forklift license
  • Working at heights
  • Confined space
  • First Aid

Timeline

Outdoor Production Manager

Flowerdale Flowers
11.2019 - Current

Field Coordinator

Esk Mapping & GIS
01.2012 - 11.2019

Landscaping

R&E Gardening
01.2007 - 01.2014

Cert. 4 Horticulture -

Tafe Tasmania

Cert. 4 Commercial Cookery -

Tafe Tasmania
Richard Bates