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Sample horticulture (arborist) resume

Horticulture (Arborist) resume

This free sample resume for an arborist has an accompanying sample cover letter to help you put together a winning job application.


David Kevell

4/27 Fern Street
Greendale NSW 2222
M: 0400 111 222
E: david.kevell@example.com

Overview

Fit, healthy and enthusiastic about tree health, I would like to expand my experience in all areas of the arboriculture industry. My long-term career goal is to establish an independent business as an arborist.

Education and Qualifications

• 2008: Certificate II in Arboriculture, Western Sydney TAFE
• 2007: Level 2 First Aid certificate, First Aid International, Sydney
• 2005: Six-month permaculture course, North Coast Permaculture
• Hold valid and current Heavy Rigid Licence.
• Hold valid and current Elevating Work Platform Licence

Employment History

Arborist, Greendale Tree Surgeons April 2007 – Present
Main tasks:
• Tree climbing
• Pest diagnosis
• Treatment of tree diseases
• Monitoring
• Tree removal
• Chainsaw use
• Rigging and roping
• Tool maintenance and clean-up

Key responsibilities:
• Supervise assistant workers
• Complete tasks independently, without supervision
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed

Assistant Arborist, Expert Tree Services
March 2006 – April 2007
Main tasks:
• Rigging and roping
• Pruning
• Chainsaw use
• Tool maintenance and clean-up.

Key responsibilities:
• Followed safety procedures

Tree Planter, Southern Highlands Environmental Services
May 2005 – February 2006
Main tasks:
• Ground preparation
• Tree planting
• Tree care
• Clean-up

Key responsibilities:
• Followed safety procedures

Skills and Abilities

• Good written and verbal language skills; efficient and effective communicator.
• Initiative, leadership skills and cool-headed under stress.
• Quick learner, take instructions well; confident training and supervising others.
• Skilled in the use of all equipment required by my employment as an arborist, including the safe operation of rigging equipment as well as safe chainsaw maintenance.

Referees

Greg Williams
Owner and Manager
Greendale Tree Surgeons
0422 333 444

Jane Doe
Course Administrator
Certificate II in Arboriculture
Western Sydney TAFE
(02) 9999 1111




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