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Rick Shaw

Noosa,QLD

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 20 years in horticulture and grounds management, including a decade as Course Superintendent at Albany Links Golf Club. Renowned for exceptional customer service and teamwork, I excel in turf management and problem-solving, consistently enhancing course conditions and guest experiences. Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational success.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Groundsman/TeamMember (3 Years)

NRMA Woodgate Beach Caravan and Holiday Park (Qld)
01.2021 - 05.2025

Team Member of a busy Holiday & Caravan Park

Processing of Arrivals & Departures on a daily basis

Organising the removal of rubbish daily

Cleaning of BBQ and Camp Kitchen facilities daily

Cleaning / Sanitising of Toilets , Shower , Laundry Areas and Dump Stations

Monthly deep cleans to Cabin Accommodation

Repairs& maintenance to cabins and around the park

Liaising and interacting with Park guests to help make their visit an enjoyable and memorable visit

Mowing , Edging , Pruning & Hedges

Chainsaw work

Planting, Weeding & Mulching Gardens

Spraying for weeds & pests

Irrigation and repairs

Constant in-house training sessions for NRMA culture and standards as well as Safety Training Procedures


Lawn/Garden Services (4 Years)

Owner Operator ( Woodgate Beach (Qld)
01.2020 - 01.2025

Customer base of 45 clients

Mowing, Edges

Gardening, Hedging &Rubbish removal

Mulching

Garden design and establishment

Lawn Fertilising , control of Weeds , Pests & Diseases

Account Keeping & Banking

Loyal Customer Support

Lawn/Garden Service (4 Years)

Owner/Operator ( Nth Brisbane)
01.2016 - 01.2020

Customer base of 50 clients

Mowing, Edges

Gardening , Hedges & Garden rubbish removal

Garden design and establishment

Garden mulching

Lawn Fertilising , Weed , Pest& Disease , Control

Account keeping & Banking

Loyal Customer Support

Area Manager/Operator (5 Years)

Coochie Hydrogreen Lawn Services (Brisbane)
01.2011 - 02.2016

Northside Area Manager /Operator 5 years

Quoting jobs and lawn assessments

Growing the Business and meeting budgets

to the Company’s CEO s expectations

Weekly & Monthly Account Reconciliation

Debtor tracking

Monthly Stocktake and product ordering

Liaising with the CEO and Head office

Professional presentation and service

Treating lawns for Weed , Pest & Disease Control

Fertilising lawns using a Company Blended Liquid Fertiliser

Team Member (5 Years)

Bunnings Warehouse (Brisbane) Qld
01.2006 - 11.2011

5 years service in retail

Team Member of a busy nursery/ plant care section

Team Member of Mowers and power tools section

Direct Customer Service, Advice & Support

Liaising with Company Product Sales Reps

Ordering Stock and maintaining a low out of stock expectation

Valued Team Member

Safety Committee Member

Course Superintendent (10years)

Albany Links Golf Club (Qld)
02.1996 - 12.2006

10 years as Course Superintendent

Trained 2 Apprentices of which one became Qld Apprentice of the year

Organising a small team for the day to day work and maintenance of a busy public golf course and day night golf driving range

Budgeting

Liaising with the owners to meet their expectations

Fertilising,Pest,Disease & Weed Control

Drainage, Irrigation ,& Rennovation

Golf Course Design

Machinery Maintenance

Course Superintendent (2 Years)

Pine Rivers Golf Club (Qld)
01.1994 - 11.1996
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
  • Oversaw successful renovations projects such as tees rebuilding or bunker reconstruction efforts which improved overall lookplayability.
  • Procured and managed supplies and materials to support maintenance activities.
  • Managed golf course maintenance employees with valuable inputs on interview, hire, training, discipline and separation process.

Greenskeeper (1 Year)

Headlands Golf Club (Qld)
05.1993 - 01.1994
  • 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.

Apprentice/Course Superintendent (14 Years)

Cammeray Golf Club (Sydney)
07.1979 - 01.1993

Apprentice 4years

Course Superintendent 10 years

Training of 2 Apprentice Greenskeepers

Organising the day to day maintenance of a busy golf course

Budgeting

Liaising with Club Manager and Committee

Fertilising , Pest, Disease & Weed Control

Drainage , Irrigation & Renovations

Golf Course Design

Machinery Maintenance

Seed Collection and Propagation (1 Year)

H.G.Kershaw (Sydney)
07.1978 - 02.1979
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Sydney Boys High
North Sydney

Golf Course Greenkeeping Certificate 3

Ryde School of Horticulture
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Certificate 3 Greenkeeping

AC/DC spray licence

Forklift License

Blue Card

Manual Drivers License

License

Certificate 3 Greenkeeping

AC/ DC spraying licence

Forklift License

Blue Card

Manual Drivers License

Additional Information

Referee’s

1 Mr Chris Mathews. 0403181064

Director . Wainui Parks Pty Ltd

Manager. NRMA Woodgate Beach

Caravan & Holiday Park

2 Mrs Julie Mathews. 0423881490

Director . Wainui Parks Pty Ltd

Manager. NRMA Woodgate Beach

Caravan & Holiday Park

3. Mrs Jennifer Mc Duff (OAM) 0418790753

Painting Artist & Teacher

Timeline

Groundsman/TeamMember (3 Years)

NRMA Woodgate Beach Caravan and Holiday Park (Qld)
01.2021 - 05.2025

Lawn/Garden Services (4 Years)

Owner Operator ( Woodgate Beach (Qld)
01.2020 - 01.2025

Lawn/Garden Service (4 Years)

Owner/Operator ( Nth Brisbane)
01.2016 - 01.2020

Area Manager/Operator (5 Years)

Coochie Hydrogreen Lawn Services (Brisbane)
01.2011 - 02.2016

Team Member (5 Years)

Bunnings Warehouse (Brisbane) Qld
01.2006 - 11.2011

Course Superintendent (10years)

Albany Links Golf Club (Qld)
02.1996 - 12.2006

Course Superintendent (2 Years)

Pine Rivers Golf Club (Qld)
01.1994 - 11.1996

Greenskeeper (1 Year)

Headlands Golf Club (Qld)
05.1993 - 01.1994

Apprentice/Course Superintendent (14 Years)

Cammeray Golf Club (Sydney)
07.1979 - 01.1993

Seed Collection and Propagation (1 Year)

H.G.Kershaw (Sydney)
07.1978 - 02.1979

High School Diploma -

North Sydney Boys High

Golf Course Greenkeeping Certificate 3

Ryde School of Horticulture
Rick Shaw