Sione Kilipati Kaleb Lea
Perth,Australia
Summary
Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to provide the customer with an excellent product and/or service.
I believe I have a wide range of skills which can apply to many various trades. I have good knowledge of how to operate common hand tools, power tools and some heavy machinery in order to create landscapes including decking, fencing, pergolas, garden beds, driveways, lawn and playgrounds. I also have worked on several construction sites so understand the processes and systems required to work such as understanding and utilising crucial health and safety measures.
I believe I am a hard working, well rounded individual that can adapt to any work environment whilst also expecting the highest of quality of myself in all the work that I do.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Gardener
Tim Davies Landscaping
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized garden plans that met their specific needs and preferences.
- Assisted in staff development by providing training on horticultural best practices, leading to improved team performance.
- Utilized specialized tools efficiently for various gardening tasks such as trimming hedges and mowing lawns, increasing productivity levels significantly.
- Maximized water conservation through the installation of efficient irrigation systems and drought-tolerant plants.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Improved irrigation efficiency by installing and maintaining various types of irrigation systems.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Greenskeeper
Gosnells Golf Club
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
Intern Greenskeeper
Hong Kong Golf Club
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
Landscaper
Nelmac
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained safe work environments by regularly inspecting equipment and adhering to safety guidelines during construction projects.
- Sustained healthy landscapes through proper installation of irrigation systems, drainage solutions, and regular maintenance practices.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Optimized irrigation systems for water conservation efforts while maintaining healthy lawns and gardens.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
Apprentice Landscaper
Miller & Co Landscaping
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained safe work environments by regularly inspecting equipment and adhering to safety guidelines during construction projects.
- Sustained healthy landscapes through proper installation of irrigation systems, drainage solutions, and regular maintenance practices.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Optimized irrigation systems for water conservation efforts while maintaining healthy lawns and gardens.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
Duty Officer
Spencer Beach Holiday Park
01.2017 - 01.2021
- General maintenance and cleaning
- Customer service - meeting needs and resolving issues of campers.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Managed comprehensive grounds maintenance schedules for optimal productivity and costeffectiveness.
- Erected and disassembled temporary structures to provide safety while working on uneven terrains.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
Education
Level 3 Landscape Construction -
Primary ITO NZ
Nelson, New Zealand12.2022
High School Diploma -
Christchurch Boys High School (NZ)
Christchurch, New Zealand12.2015
Skills
- Hardscape Installation (Timber, Brick, Concrete )
- Irrigation Installation (including software application)
- Transplanting and Potting Plants
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Landscape Equipment Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Jobsite safety
- Complex Problem-Solving
References
- Robert Holmes, Superintendent, Gosnells Golf Club, 0400084816
- Darry Koster, Courses Manager, Hong Kong Golf Club, +852 5525 8788, darry.koster@HKgolfclub.org
- Matthew Farrell, Landscape Construction Foreman (Summerset Richmond), Nelmac, +64 022 012 9694
- Charlie Cavanagh, Project Manager, Miller & Co Landscaping, +64 027 324 7558
- Aaron Keatley, Spencer Beach Holiday Park Manager, Christchurch City Council, +64 027 704 9065
Certification
Course on 10/04/2024 and 11/14/2024-Elevating Work Platform EWP Training
Course on 06/04/2024-Working at Heights and Confined Space Combined
White Card - 10859182
WA Drivers License - 8434223
Timeline
Lead Gardener
Tim Davies Landscaping
02.2024 - Current
Greenskeeper
Gosnells Golf Club
08.2023 - 02.2024
Intern Greenskeeper
Hong Kong Golf Club
04.2023 - 07.2023
Landscaper
Nelmac
08.2021 - 09.2022
Apprentice Landscaper
Miller & Co Landscaping
01.2021 - 07.2021
Duty Officer
Spencer Beach Holiday Park
01.2017 - 01.2021
Level 3 Landscape Construction -
Primary ITO NZ
High School Diploma -
Christchurch Boys High School (NZ)
Course on 10/04/2024 and 11/14/2024-Elevating Work Platform EWP Training
Course on 06/04/2024-Working at Heights and Confined Space Combined
White Card - 10859182
WA Drivers License - 8434223
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