Shaun Halsall
Abbotsford,VIC
Summary
Hardworking groundskeeper / gardener with extensive experience in horticultural and sports turf management practices. Self organised and dependable, physically fit and highly motivated. History of both working alone and with performance-oriented teams. Eagerness to continue to learn and improve, strong communication skills and positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
Serco Group (City Of Melbourne)
06.2023 - Current
- Maintaining the CBD's open spaces including Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr and the historic Queen Victoria Gardens, home to the iconic Floral Clock.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by implementing creative landscape designs and plant arrangements, such as the floral display for the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory.
- Promoted sustainability through eco-friendly gardening practices such as composting and organic pest control methods.
- Streamlined garden maintenance processes by organizing tools and equipment efficiently for daily use.
- Ensured seasonal interest in gardens by selecting diverse plant varieties that bloom at different times throughout the year.
- Optimized garden functionality with strategic placement of features like pathways, seating areas, and focal points for visual interest.
Art Support Worker
Sole Trader
05.2023 - Current
- Art mentor for client with autism spectrum disorder.
- Helping client develop graphic design skills as well as supporting social skills.
- Enhancing the quality of care for the client by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Establishing a trusting relationship with the client and their family through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developing strong rapport with the client by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Plant Nursery Worker
Haars Nursery
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Plant quality inspection.
- Operated production line machinery and identified faults and risks.
- Increased plant health and growth by consistently monitoring and adjusting irrigation systems.
- Improved overall nursery organization by regularly maintaining and updating plant inventory records.
- Reduced plant loss by promptly identifying pests or diseases and applying appropriate treatments.
Mowing Crew Member
Ventia (Mornington Peninsula Shire)
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained a safe work environment for mowing team members by implementing appropriate traffic control measures during projects.
- Coordinated with employees providing logistical information.
- Identified risks mowing in public areas
- Contributed to the overall wellbeing of the team
- Mentor to new trainees
Groundskeeper
Point Leo Estate Winery
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced the estates visual appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Pressure cleaned sculptures, grounds and amenities.
- Maintained the vineyard and vegetable garden
- Monitored soil and plant conditions
- Operated chainsaws and facilitated tree works
- Optimized irrigation system efficiency through regular inspections and necessary repairs.
- Assisted in the installation of sculptures and advanced trees.
- Managed comprehensive grounds maintenance schedules for optimal productivity and cost effectiveness.
Construction and Landscaping
Wild Misty Mountain
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Constructed window frames, walls, fences, arch ways, retaining walls, doors, roofing, plumbing, irrigation, water features, garden beds, toilets and a greenhouse for an airbnb and a restaurant.
- Demonstrated versatility and adaptability by performing a wide range of tasks.
- Landscaped area with excavator.
- Laid crushed rock for carpark and driveways.
- Ran pumps from dam water basins to irrigate garden beds
Mowing Crew Leader
Tecside Group (Mornington Peninsula Shire)
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Consistent delivery of high-quality mowing services.
- Improved overall crew efficiency by implementing streamlined mowing techniques and strategies.
- Conducted training sessions for new crew members, enabling them to become proficient in mowing techniques quickly.
- Optimized resource allocation, assigning appropriate personnel and equipment to each job based on site requirements and staff skill sets.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and coordinating repairs when necessary.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Xavier College
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Enhanced landscape appearance by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges.
- Reduced safety hazards through effective debris removal and sidewalk repair.
- Maintained the health of lawns by applying fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
- Improved irrigation efficiency with regular system maintenance and repairs.
Assistant to the Superintendent
Morack Public Golf Course
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
- Operated machinery including fairway mower and greens mower.
- Inspected and sprayed gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
Assistant Greenskeeper
Ranfurlie Golf Club
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Improved turf quality by implementing proper mowing, watering, and fertilization techniques.
- Assisted in maintaining excellent course conditions for member satisfaction and tournaments.
- Maintained healthy greens with appropriate aeration, topdressing, and overseeding practices.
- Collaborated with head greenskeeper to develop effective maintenance schedules and plans.
Greenskeeper
Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club
02.2009 - 01.2016
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and vertidraining procedures.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
- Assisted in the construction of new greens and tees, adhering to USGA specifications for optimal playability.
- Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance.
- Utilized integrated pest management techniques when necessary to minimize chemical applications.
- Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
- Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events or vandalism incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees, shrubs and hedges to shape and maintain landscape.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Casual Press Editor and Publisher
Mount Martha Football Club
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Enhanced publication quality by proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
Casual Retail Assistant
Target
02.2007 - 11.2009
- Provided customer service in the furniture department, personalised assistance and product recommendations
- Boosted store sales by promoting current promotions and upcoming events to customers
- Working in the loading bay processing orders and assisting customers with purchases and deliveries.
Print Production Assistant
Doran Printing
03.2009 - 03.2009
- Work experience role assisting in print production
- Optimizing layouts, paper selection, and press run schedules.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of print materials for various clients.
Shop Hand and Delivery Driver
Crust Pizza
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Assisting in preparation of dough and pizza making
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient customer service
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
Education
Diploma - Graphic Design
Holmesglen Institute
Glen Waverley, VICHigh School Diploma -
Padua College
Mornington, VICApprenticeship - Sports Turf Management
Holmesglen Institute
Glen Waverley, VICCourse - Modern Music Theory
School of Synthesis
South YarraCourse - Traffic Management Control-Vic Roads Accreditation
Civil Train
Mornington, VIC2022
Certificate - AQF3 Chemical Accreditation
ChemCert
Mornington, VIC2020
Skills
- Gardening Techniques
- Safety Procedures
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Reliable and Dependable
- Inventory Management
- Weed Management
- Chemical Preparation and Application
- Lawn Fertilization
- Landscaping Care
- Mowing and Edging
- Flower Bed Arrangements
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Workload Management
- Tree Removal
- Grounds Maintenance
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- Tree Trimming and Cutting Branches
- Irrigation Systems
- Pruning Skills
- Using Hand Tools
- Pest Control
- Native Plant Knowledge
- Plant Propagation
- Horticultural Knowledge
- Leaf Raking and Mulching
- Heavy Lifting
References
Reference: Chris
Head Gardener of Queen Victoria Gardens and Alexandra Gardens.
(Serco) City of Melbourne
0402768768
Character Reference: Nick Rennison
Head Curator at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
0429776057
Timeline
Gardener
Serco Group (City Of Melbourne)
06.2023 - Current
Art Support Worker
Sole Trader
05.2023 - Current
Plant Nursery Worker
Haars Nursery
06.2022 - 12.2022
Mowing Crew Member
Ventia (Mornington Peninsula Shire)
08.2021 - 12.2022
Construction and Landscaping
Wild Misty Mountain
03.2020 - 08.2020
Groundskeeper
Point Leo Estate Winery
02.2019 - 08.2021
Mowing Crew Leader
Tecside Group (Mornington Peninsula Shire)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Xavier College
01.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant to the Superintendent
Morack Public Golf Course
01.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Greenskeeper
Ranfurlie Golf Club
01.2016 - 12.2016
Print Production Assistant
Doran Printing
03.2009 - 03.2009
Greenskeeper
Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club
02.2009 - 01.2016
Casual Press Editor and Publisher
Mount Martha Football Club
03.2008 - 09.2011
Shop Hand and Delivery Driver
Crust Pizza
01.2008 - 10.2008
Casual Retail Assistant
Target
02.2007 - 11.2009
Diploma - Graphic Design
Holmesglen Institute
High School Diploma -
Padua College
Apprenticeship - Sports Turf Management
Holmesglen Institute
Course - Modern Music Theory
School of Synthesis
Course - Traffic Management Control-Vic Roads Accreditation
Civil Train
Certificate - AQF3 Chemical Accreditation
ChemCert