Richard Scott
Sandringham ,Victoria
Summary
Results-driven horticultural professional with hands-on experience at Paradisia Nurseries. Expert in nursery management and garden maintenance, I enhanced workflow efficiency and trained new team members. A reliable team player, I effectively monitored plant care and inventory, ensuring optimal growth conditions while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Experienced with horticultural tasks and plant maintenance, ensuring optimal plant health and garden aesthetics. Utilizes plant care techniques and teamwork to achieve horticultural goals. Knowledge of diverse plant species and effective garden management.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticultural Assistant
Paradisia Nurseries
Narre Warren North, VIC
10.1992 - 04.2026
- Assisted with plant propagation and care, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
- Supported daily operations by maintaining inventory of horticultural supplies and tools.
- Executed routine watering and fertilization schedules to promote healthy plant development.
- Collaborated with team members to organize seasonal planting and harvesting activities.
- Participated in greenhouse maintenance tasks including cleaning and organization of workspaces.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency through implementation of best practices in plant management techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow horticulture team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and maintenance schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of plant care, treatments, and inventory for streamlined operations and informed decisionmaking.
- Monitored weather conditions closely to adjust irrigation schedules appropriately minimize water waste.
- Provided hands-on training sessions for interns or new employees, ensuring proper knowledge of horticultural techniques and procedures.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working order, ensuring the safety and efficiency of daily operations.
- Managed nursery stock inventory by tracking sales, propagating new plants, and updating records accordingly.
Education
Beaumaris High School
Beaumaris, VICSkills
Garden maintenance
Indoor plant care
Weed management
Nursery management
Forklift operation
Forklift operator certification
Loading and unloading
Team player
Teamwork and collaboration
General laborer
Safe driver
Punctual and reliable
Problem-solving
Workplace cleanliness
Timeline
Horticultural Assistant
Paradisia Nurseries
10.1992 - 04.2026
Beaumaris High School