Overview
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Vanessa Cannell

Driver,Palmerston

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Gardener Owner/ Operator

Next Level Garden Services Darwin
10.2020 - Current
  • Owner/ Operator of a small Gardening business (ABN 67 625 180 914)
  • I managed and grew a small gardening business serving both domestic and commercial customers.
  • Execute regular daily gardening services to a wide range of clients, including NDIS, Aged care, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Providing garden services from Darwin CBD, out to rural areas.
  • Services include lawn mowing, edging, whipper snipping, high pressure washing, leaf blowing, and leaf removal; weed and pest spraying; weed control; garden clean-ups; tree and shrub prune backs; hedging; rubbish and green waste disposal; and other small landscaping projects.
  • Irrigation maintenance, checks, repairs, and installations.
  • Managed invoicing system, ensuring timely updates of incoming and outgoing invoices, and keeping records of all expenses, including tools, supplies, fuel, and any other operational costs.
  • Manage clientele, quotes, and estimates.
  • Ensured adequate stock levels for smooth operations.
  • Ensuring the up-to-date status of all legal licenses, permits, insurance, and safety documentation.

ML

Maternity Leave
12.2019 - 10.2020

Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Programmed property services
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Lead small gardening crews in executing various maintenance tasks for council, government, and other contracted services. which included sporting complexes, schools, universities, parks, roadside garden beds, roundabouts, domestic, and public areas.
  • Performed daily checks and pre-starts on all vehicles, ensuring they are maintained and serviced when required.
  • Ensured compliance with work health and safety regulations by staying up to date and implementing them in day-to-day operations.
  • Verified all crew members had the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) before leaving base each morning.
  • Conducted surveys and audits on park lands and play equipment, and provided timely reports on acts of vandalism to council authorities.
  • Maintained effective communication and positive relationships with work crew, clients, and contractors.
  • Promoted adherence to road rules and regulations among team members, while promptly reporting any incidents that occurred.
  • Proficient in the maintenance and operation of different types of landscaping small machinery and equipment, such as small skid steer loader, high-pressure washer, push mower, zero-turn and front deck mowers, whipper snipper, pole and chain saws, pack blower, hedgers, and similar tools.
  • Performed scheduled maintenance on parklands and contracted services, such as tree pruning, shrub trimming, mulching garden beds, lawn mowing and maintenance, fertilizing, leaf blowing, weed control, and rubbish removal.
  • Performed chemical spraying, handling, and transportation while maintaining accurate, up-to-date safety documentation.
  • Regular irrigation maintenance, repairs, and checks in all contracts.

Surveillance Officer

Department of Primary Industry and Resouces Biosecurity and Animal Welfare
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Collaborated with a small Surveillance team in the Citrus Canker Emergency Response Program, performing diverse surveillance tasks such as AOI (areas of interest) and cold calling on residents to detect citrus plants of a specific age, decreasing the spread of citrus canker.
  • Occasionally filled in as team leader in all areas of Surveillance including Destruction, Disposal and Decontamination (DDD).
  • Conducted return visits to properties post-removal of citrus canker trees, verifying absence of regrowth and reintroduction of new citrus plants.
  • Ensured the team has all equipment necessary for daily tasks, including fully maintained and working tools.
  • Daily checks and pre-starts of all vehicles, ensuring they are all maintained and serviced when required.
  • Leading by example and ensuring that other surveillance officers adhere to all road rules and regulations, and reporting any incidents that may occur.
  • First point of contact to the property owner.
  • In office quality assurance of information input in the field, ensuring accurate data has been matched and good quality evidence of citrus plants (photos)
  • Strategic planning enabling multiple successful rural trips, with minimal information on the location of citrus plants.
  • Completion of reports from remote trips in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated capacity for resolving conflicts effectively.
  • Liaising with the public and ensuring confidentiality of information received.
  • Providing factual and informed information to the public while conducting surveillance on private residential properties.
  • Acute understanding of technology used to capture data in the field.
  • Recognized the significance of accurately entering data into provided handheld devices, showcasing meticulous attention to detail.
  • Continual updating of skills obtained to ensure I am up to date with the most recent information, to accurately and confidently perform in my role.
  • Exploring new ways and making suggestions to improve the way we work within procedural guidelines.
  • Implemented ideas and strategies for maintaining a safe working environment, both at base and in the field. Conducted pre-checks on required equipment, such as fleet vehicles, before each departure from base.
  • Training and mentoring of new and existing staff on Standard Operating Procedures, (Setting up a decontamination area to ensure correct protocol is adhered to) (Aligning the information when a decontamination procedure is executed)

Domestic and Commercial Cleaner

WE'LL DOOIT Cleaning
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Performed regular house cleans, vacate and bond cleans, and office building cleans for a small cleaning business.
  • Daily tasks included dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning walls, ceilings, and bathrooms, general tidying up, and laundry services.
  • Ensured adherence to work health and safety standards throughout daily tasks.
  • Implemented and adhered to chemical handling and transportation protocols, ensuring accurate and current safety documentation.

Garden / Property Maintenance

Programmed Property Services
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Maintained and managed government and council contracts of various locations including TIO stadium, State Square, Nichol's place, and Lyons estate.
  • Conducted daily checks and pre-starts on all vehicles to ensure proper maintenance and servicing.
  • Maintained adherence to work health and safety regulations by staying current and incorporating them into day-to-day activities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining various landscaping equipment, such as small skid steer loaders, high-pressure washers, push mowers, zero-turn/front deck mowers, and small handheld tools.
  • Performed scheduled maintenance on parklands and contracted services, such as tree pruning, shrub trimming, mulching garden beds, lawn mowing and maintenance, fertilizing, leaf blowing, weed control, and rubbish removal.
  • Performed chemical spraying, handling, and transportation while maintaining accurate, accurate safety documentation.
  • Regular irrigation maintenance, repairs, and checks in all contracts.

ML

Maternity leave
09.2017 - 02.2018

Public Parks and Bushland Management

Naturecall Environmental
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Ensure the upkeep of council and government parks, playgrounds, bushland walkways, and bike paths.
  • Implemented strategies to minimize risk to native fauna, manage vertebrate pests, and respond to community concerns related to local wildlife.
  • Performed daily responsibilities such as rubbish disposal, playground/excavation checks, sanitation, and upkeep of cooking areas.
  • Operated front deck and zero-turn mowers, whipper snipper, and various tools and equipment utilized in the horticultural sector.
  • Weed management, including herbicide spraying and hand weeding.
  • Performed regular maintenance on all contracts to ensure the upkeep of trees, shrubs, garden beds, and lawns.
  • Handled and transported chemicals efficiently, ensuring to have accurate and up-to-date safety documentation at all times.
  • Managed vegetation plans and rehabilitation management plans.

Retail Nursery Supervisor

Paradise group
05.2015 - 11.2016
  • Gained valuable experience in a fast-paced and high-demand retail nursery setting.
  • Demonstrated dedication and perseverance, resulting in promotion to supervisor role.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in helping customers with plant selection, planting, and planning ideas.
  • Maintained effective communication and positive relationships with managers, work crew, clients, and contractors.
  • Efficiently operated cash register and handled money and EFTPOS transactions.
  • Managed phone calls and coordinated delivery operations.
  • Managed nursery opening and closing procedures, ensuring the security of premises by locking main company gates and responsibly handling keys.
  • Ensured a safe work environment, staying current with work health and safety protocols.
  • Enhanced employee training.
  • Performed daily checks and pre-starts on all vehicles, machinery, and equipment to ensure regular maintenance and servicing.
  • Operated R430 loader for loading public vehicles with landscaping supplies and materials, and other duties in the yard.
  • Operated various vehicles within the company, such as 4x4 wheel drives, small trucks, and buggies.
  • Preparing potting mixes and different types of growing media.
  • Implemented efficient and high strike rate propagation methods for various plant and seed types.
  • Seed sowing, pricking out, potting up, and potting on new cuttings, seedlings, and plants.
  • Handled the potting process for bags as large as 500L.
  • Efficiently managed the loading and transportation of plants and materials
  • Created and implemented innovative vertical planter cells for a prominent client.
  • Managed planting, upkeep, and all-round maintenance of large revegetation contracts with major stakeholders.

Certificate II and Certificate III in Horticulture

Charles Darwin University, NT
06.2014 - 10.2015
  • Attended work-integrated learning opportunity at Paradise Retail Nursery while studying as a student at Charles Darwin University.

Part Time, Car Detailer (while Studying)

Travan’s car sales
Winnellie, NT
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Performed thorough cleaning of vehicles, utilizing manual and automated techniques.
  • Operated steam cleaning equipment to ensure thorough removal of dirt from both engine and engine compartments.
  • Performed daily cleaning of a variety of vehicles.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of work areas and organized chemical racks, toolboxes, and equipment on a day-to-day basis.
  • Identified and communicated safety hazards to shift supervisor for prompt resolution.

Manufacturing Permanent Stud Forwork Walls

Ritek Building Solutions
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Manufacturing in-house prefabricated stud formwork wall systems.
  • Supervised and organized a small team in the study room for factory line operations.
  • Executed work orders while carefully examining plans for accuracy and completeness.
  • Operated industrial wet drop saws to cut stud brackets to precise size, and operated superior stud press and track machine.
  • Ensured safety and cleanliness of work areas by identifying and eliminating potential hazards, while maintaining daily tidy-ups.
  • Implemented and ensured compliance with work health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while performing Quality Assurance tasks on the strap and pack line, the final stage of the factory production process before being distributed.

Bar Attendant and Village / Mine Site Cleaner

MacArthur River Mines / Borroloola
10.2011 - 07.2012
  • Efficiently executed housekeeping duties in strict adherence to established work health and safety protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of mine site offices and crib rooms.
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment efficiently and effectively
  • Efficiently organized and executed opening procedures, overseeing EFTPOS transactions and balancing cash registers.
  • Provide a warm, friendly, and welcoming style of customer service.
  • Demonstrated responsible handling of alcohol by adhering to legal requirements.
  • Maintained consistently high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the bar area.
  • Working split shifts and full 12-hour days.
  • Assist in the loading and unloading of heavy inventory on designated truck days
  • Keeping the bar fully stocked at all times.

Selection, Hatchery Technician and Prep Person

Arafura Pearls Holdings / Elisabeth Bay Gove N.T.
08.2010 - 09.2011
  • Selection: Working in Labotory with (spat) small immature shell
  • Sorting, paneling, surface lines, heavy lifting
  • Long hours and 6-week swings.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve goals
  • Hatchery: Working alongside and assisting senior marine biologist and aquaculturists in the pearling industry.
  • Provided algae feedings three times daily and ensured regular larvae feedings to spat.
  • Cleaning tanks.
  • Weather observations and data collection.
  • Assisting with spurning and going out on the water.
  • Prep, glassware, flasks, and other transfer equipment for autoclave.
  • Handled heavy chemicals including acid and chlorine.

Deck Hand, Kitchen Hand /Domestic

Paspaley Pearls / Kimberly’s Western Australia
05.2008 - 04.2010
  • Worked collaboratively in a team environment, while also demonstrating proficiency in safety drills and operating boats.
  • Worked and gained a wide range of skills on various pearl farms and fleet ships throughout the Northern Territory and the Kimberleys in Western Australia.
  • Executed various tasks as a deck hand, such as shell harvesting, shell panel and line cleaning, heavy lifting and loading, pearl handling, and sorting.
  • Prepared and cooked meals, including desserts and breakfast for large crew sizes of 35 or more, while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Domestic cleaning, laundry services, cleaned for over 35 crew, worked with commercial chemicals.

Store person

Alpurrurulum Community Store in the Barkley (NT/QLD)
01.2008 - 04.2008

Bar Attendant and Waitress

Eagle Farm Turf Club Race Carnival QLD
05.2007 - 11.2007
  • Worked in can bar
  • Served alcoholic beverages and food
  • Register / cash handling
  • Customer service and assistance.

Farm Hand

Grunt, Tropical Harvest Orchard, Berry Springs NT
09.2006 - 11.2006
  • Engaged in mango picking and sorting activities
  • Experienced in the cultivation and propagation of plants.
  • Driving pickers to get our daily intake.

Education

Certificate III - Horticulture

Charles Darwin University
Darwin
10-2015

Certificate II - Horticulture

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
12-2014

Skills

  • Honesty & Reliability
  • exceptional time management, punctuality and organization skills
  • Continual willingness to learn
  • Self motivation and ability to use my own initiative when working independently
  • Professional, clear, friendly and polite manner
  • Cert II & Cert III Horticulture
  • Participated and obtained skills at Charles Darwin University as unit blocks for operation of Skid steer, tractor and front end wheel loader
  • White care
  • Ochre Card (Working with Children)
  • Smart train (chemical Handling)
  • F&B Attendant Grade III
  • RSA (Responsible service of Alcohol)

References

  • Zac Burton, Programmed Property Services (General Manager) , 0488 765 049
  • Reanna Hunt, Programmed HR Administrator, 08) 8985 9620
  • Tara Riggs, Biodiversity supervisor, 0409 137 444
  • Alieen Leuvia, Paradise Nursery retail supervisor, 0468 818 926
  • Alana Boeve (General Manager) Paradise group, (08) 8947 2447
  • Scott McDonald, CDU Horticulture Team leader, (08) 8946 7254
  • Danielle Isaac, Bar/shop manager MacArthur river mines, 0460 694 624

Timeline

Gardener Owner/ Operator

Next Level Garden Services Darwin
10.2020 - Current

ML

Maternity Leave
12.2019 - 10.2020

Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Programmed property services
02.2019 - 12.2019

Surveillance Officer

Department of Primary Industry and Resouces Biosecurity and Animal Welfare
06.2018 - 02.2019

Domestic and Commercial Cleaner

WE'LL DOOIT Cleaning
05.2018 - 06.2018

Garden / Property Maintenance

Programmed Property Services
02.2018 - 05.2018

ML

Maternity leave
09.2017 - 02.2018

Public Parks and Bushland Management

Naturecall Environmental
01.2017 - 09.2017

Retail Nursery Supervisor

Paradise group
05.2015 - 11.2016

Part Time, Car Detailer (while Studying)

Travan’s car sales
03.2015 - 05.2015

Certificate II and Certificate III in Horticulture

Charles Darwin University, NT
06.2014 - 10.2015

Manufacturing Permanent Stud Forwork Walls

Ritek Building Solutions
10.2012 - 06.2014

Bar Attendant and Village / Mine Site Cleaner

MacArthur River Mines / Borroloola
10.2011 - 07.2012

Selection, Hatchery Technician and Prep Person

Arafura Pearls Holdings / Elisabeth Bay Gove N.T.
08.2010 - 09.2011

Deck Hand, Kitchen Hand /Domestic

Paspaley Pearls / Kimberly’s Western Australia
05.2008 - 04.2010

Store person

Alpurrurulum Community Store in the Barkley (NT/QLD)
01.2008 - 04.2008

Bar Attendant and Waitress

Eagle Farm Turf Club Race Carnival QLD
05.2007 - 11.2007

Farm Hand

Grunt, Tropical Harvest Orchard, Berry Springs NT
09.2006 - 11.2006

Certificate III - Horticulture

Charles Darwin University

Certificate II - Horticulture

Charles Darwin University

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