Dane M Higgins
Oldham,Lancs
Summary
Skilled horticulture team member adaptable to needs of different projects and knowledgeable about wide range of planting techniques, species and growing methods. Works hard to maintain space beauty and maximise growth.
Organised and dependable gardener with 15 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hard-working person with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
horticultural retail
park farm, garden centre
Ramsbottom, Borough of Bury
05.2012 - 12.2023
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Prevented cross-contamination by sanitising utensils and surfaces.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
- Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Inspected plants regularly and notified supervisor of any signs pests or diseases.
- Reduced incidences of pests and disease through targeted pesticide application and plant treatment.
- Dug placement holes for new plantings and conditioned soil for optimum growth.
- Controlled and monitored inventory of tools and mechanical equipment.
- Stored plants in greenhouses and sheds to protect from frost.
- Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
- Maintained plant condition through considered pruning, trimming and treatment.
- Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
- Planned and planted items according to season and growing conditions.
- Eliminated plant damage and deterioration through careful condition and disease monitoring.
Maintenance gardener
Oldham Council
oldham, Lancashire
03.2009 - 11.2011
- Worked to extremely high standard of work when completing all garden maintenance and soft landscaping activities, resulting in [Number]% repeat business rate.
- Delivered projects in line with budget and timeframe requirements.
- Lifted and moved heavy items in line with health and safety policies.
- Trimmed trees and shrubs to create neat and accessible outdoor spaces.
- Discussed long and short-term plans directly with clients, offering invaluable advice relating to proper gardening.
- Dug placement holes for new plantings and conditioned soil for optimum growth.
- Operated ride-on mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.
- Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
- Carried out day-to-day duties including grass cutting and watering, optimising maintenance and visual appeal.
- Managed outdoor spaces, ensuring thorough maintenance, upkeep and preservation.
- Raked, collected and placed leaves into garden waste bags.
- Controlled and monitored inventory of tools and mechanical equipment.
- Identified and carried out seasonal tasks including transporting established plants, autumn law care and mulching.
- Disposed of litter and organic waste following proper procedure.
- Delivered top quality service to encourage customer referrals.
- Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Delivered tailored assistance to customers with disabilities.
Education
GCSEs - maths, english, science,pottery, and art
royton and crompton comprehensive
Oldham 09.1992 - 07.1996
Skills
- Gardening
- Cultivating soil
- Decorative rock and planting
- Hedge design
- Landscaping
- Weeding and edging
- Maintaining equipment
- Mulching gardens
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Project design
- Public relations
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
horticultural retail
park farm, garden centre
05.2012 - 12.2023
Maintenance gardener
Oldham Council
03.2009 - 11.2011
GCSEs - maths, english, science,pottery, and art
royton and crompton comprehensive
09.1992 - 07.1996
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