Shane Emmons
Glenview,Australia
Summary
Skilled Landscape Designer with 35 years of experience bringing client designs to life. Excellent customer service and project planning skills with proven history of completing projects with fast turnaround. Experienced with hand renderings, computer-aided design and contract negotiation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Design and Construction
Self Employed
Glenview, QLD
10.1987 - Current
- Collaborate with clients to develop creative strategies and ensure successful execution of landscape design projects and its construction. This includes concept designs, quoting of materials and labour to perform tasks, organise materials, machinery hire, labour, required trades to complete tasks, hard landscape construction techniques, soft landscape implementation
- Designed and created detailed landscape plans incorporating hardscapes, softscapes, and other features.
- Developed a comprehensive plan for the creation of a sustainable landscape design, including setting up maintenance contracts to perform ongoing grounds care.
- Planned and implemented irrigation systems for landscapes.
- Supervised installation of landscaping projects from start to finish.
- Selected materials such as pavers, stones, gravels, bricks based on the client's preferences and budget constraints.
- Assisted in determining placement of trees, shrubs, flowers and other elements in order to maximize visual appeal while minimizing labor costs during installation process.
- Trained employees and apprentices in proper safety procedures when working on landscaping projects.
- Built relationships with vendors in order to obtain materials at discounted prices whenever possible.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers and other professionals involved in construction projects related to landscape design.
- Prepared estimates for material costs associated with each project.
- Attended trade shows related to the industry in order to stay up-to-date on new products and services available.
- Drew designs by hand and with Land CAD.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks and large and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
Warehouse Manager / Sales
Jubilee Distributors
Maroochydore, QLD
12.2012 - 07.2020
- Picking and packing orders, dealing with clients, and working on quotations for products in a timely manner
- Maintaining forklift and work vehicle, building of stock racking and servicing dishwasher industrial chemical dispensers
- Answering of phone calls for stock delivery and inquiries for stock items
- Entering of stock details and costings to database, including stocktaking
- Record keeping of vehicle and forklift maintenance and safety data sheets (SDS)
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
- Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces..
Groundsman
Good Counsel Primary School
Innisfail, QLD
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Grounds maintenance of school, mowing and whipper snipping, weeding, garden maintenance, repairs to school equipment, general cleaning of toilet blocks and school grounds
- Ordering of supplies for janitorial needs, record keeping for Safety Data Sheets (SDS), general construction duties fencing, sheds, garden beds, school stage.
- Assisted in the installation of plants, flowers and other landscaping materials.
- Operated tractors, mowers and other power equipment to maintain grounds.
- Monitored irrigation systems for proper functioning of sprinklers.
- Inspected grounds regularly for signs of disease or insect infestation in plants and trees.
- Responded quickly to customer requests regarding maintenance issues.
- Conducted regular inspections of all grounds-keeping equipment to ensure proper working order.
- Provided assistance to other departments when requested including construction projects.
Truck Driver / Labourer
Allan Sultana Constructions
Innisfail, QLD
05.2009 - 12.2009
- Driving a tilt tray truck, picking up and relocating machinery and construction supplies
- General yard duties, stacking and organisation of scaffolding, driving of bobcat and excavator, general construction labour duties.
- Assisted truck driver in loading and unloading cargo onto trucks.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventive maintenance.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure road worthiness.
- Provided safe and reliable transportation of goods to customers according to established schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trailers using appropriate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Helped truck driver maneuvering in tight spaces while backing up trailer into docks for loading and unloading operations.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery updates and changes in schedule when necessary.
- Maintained logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were adhered to during loading and unloading operations.
Field Officer
Landcare Edmonton
Cairns, QLD
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Responsibilities for the replanting of riparian land, site surveys of land, plant species selection, replanting and mulching of area, liaising with public and landowners, record keeping of plants, poisons, land area, spraying of poisons for weed control, identification of weeds and pests, implement measures to combat weeds and pests.
- Conducted investigations and wrote detailed reports on findings.
- Monitored projects for compliance with regulations and standards.
- Developed strategies for addressing community issues and concerns.
- Maintained records of field activities and data collection efforts.
- Advised management on changes needed to improve program effectiveness.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during field visits.
- Participated in training sessions related to new technologies or initiatives.
- Compiled monthly progress reports detailing accomplishments against objectives.
- Supervised on-site staff, monitoring performance and job completion.
- Coordinated with other organizations to orchestrate activities.
Landscape Design and Construction
Self
Brisbane, QLD
02.1987 - 02.2008
- Landscape design and construction
- Liaise with clients and discuss their landscape needs, drawing of concept plans for clients, quoting of materials and labour to perform tasks, organise materials, machinery hire, labour, required trades to complete tasks, hard landscape construction techniques, soft landscape implementation, banking, taxation preparation.
- Designed and created detailed landscape plans incorporating hardscapes, softscapes, and other features.
- Developed a comprehensive plan for the creation of a sustainable landscape design.
- Researched various plants, trees, shrubs and flowers to determine which are best suited for each project.
- Planned and implemented irrigation systems for landscapes.
- Collaborated with clients to develop unique designs that meet their needs and budget requirements.
- Supervised installation of landscaping projects from start to finish.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Provided ongoing maintenance services such as pruning, weeding, edging and mulching gardens.
- Consulted with horticultural experts regarding pest control solutions for landscapes.
- Selected materials such as pavers, stones, gravels, bricks based on the client's preferences and budget constraints.
- Assisted in determining placement of trees, shrubs, flowers and other elements in order to maximize visual appeal while minimizing labor costs during installation process.
- Trained employees and apprentices in proper safety procedures when working on landscaping projects.
- Built relationships with vendors in order to obtain materials at discounted prices whenever possible.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers and other professionals involved in construction projects related to landscape design.
- Organized site visits with clients in order to discuss ideas about their outdoor space.
- Prepared estimates for material costs associated with each project.
- Reviewed progress reports from contractors ensuring all work was being done according to specifications.
- Attended trade shows related to the industry in order to stay up-to-date on new products and services available.
- Visited sites and worked with customers to evaluate locations and propose initial concepts.
- Drew designs by hand.
Education
Sandgate State High School
Sandgate, QLD12.1981
Skills
- Design Proficiency in Landscape Design
- Commercial and Residential Landscaping
- Grounds Maintenance
- Site Analysis
- Maintenance Contracts
- Power Equipment Use
- Hardscape Installation
- Safety Awareness
- Equipment Operation and maintenance
- Staff Management, Customer Service
- Chemical Application
- Jobsite Safety
- Site Cleaning and Organization
- Tree and Shrub Planting, Hedge Cutting, Lawn Care, Soil Preparation, Tree Pruning, Lawn Aeration
- Contract Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Plant and Landscape Knowledge
- Landscape Equipment Knowledge
- Commercial Construction
- Strong Work Ethic
Life Achievements
Available upon Request
Timeline
Warehouse Manager / Sales
Jubilee Distributors
12.2012 - 07.2020
Groundsman
Good Counsel Primary School
03.2010 - 10.2012
Truck Driver / Labourer
Allan Sultana Constructions
05.2009 - 12.2009
Field Officer
Landcare Edmonton
02.2008 - 02.2009
Landscape Design and Construction
Self Employed
10.1987 - Current
Landscape Design and Construction
Self
02.1987 - 02.2008
Sandgate State High School
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