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GARDENER/CARETAKER
Summary

Master Gardener with over 20 years of experience caring for award winning fine estates at the Jersey shore. Strong knowledge of proper practices and principals of horticulture.

Competent, physically fit and hardworking greens industry professional looking for the right family. Extensive experience with orchard care, greenhouse, irrigation systems, vegatable gardens, carpentry, and overall operations of caring for a private family estate. Established local greens industry contacts with plant nurserys, ect...

Skills
  • Master Gardener Horticulturist Arborist
  • Exceptional plant knowledge
  • I.P.M and plant health care
  • Expert pruner, and plant whisperer
  • Award winning design skills
  • Skilled operator and mechanic of small equipment: Mowers, weedeater, chainsaws.
  • Craftsman / Carpenter
  • Brick and stone Mason
  • Mechanical and troubleshooting
Experience
Gardener/Caretaker / Clarks Landing Caterers - Spring Lake , N.J.03/2011 - 01/2021
  • Designed, planted, constructed from ground up complete landscapes for four high end Wedding Venues. Planted 1000's of speciman trees, shrubs and flowers. Properties are now award winning and well known for their gardens.
  • Supervised seasonal employees.
  • Maintained over 10 acres of landscape and facilities to the highest level
  • Installed and maintained state of the art irrigation systems.
  • Performed regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Created and implemented programs for pest control, garden maintenance, composting and other related topics.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Administered pesticides to mitigate and control pest damage.
  • Determined causes of lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
  • Swapped out plant containers and flowerbeds each spring, summer and fall.
  • Observed plants and trees for diseases and researched mitigation procedures.
  • Performed variety of tasks, including transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.
Private Gardener /Estate Caretaker / Private Estate - Rumson And Spring Lake, NJ.01/2005 - 04/2011
  • Master gardener and groundskeeper for prominent Rumson and Spring Lake familys
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintenance and administration of various properties.
  • Remained aware of all construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
  • Inspected grounds, facilities and equipment to determine repair and maintenance needs.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plan for property management.
  • Planted and curated extensive collection of specimen trees, evergreens, and flowers.
  • Award winning gardens
Landscape Supervisor /Estimator / Northeast Construction Inc. - Farmingdale, N.J.03/1999 - 02/2005
  • Created detailed estimates from blueprints n or designs.
  • Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, weeding and pruning.
  • Trained and instructed new crew members to teach proper use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
  • Skilled heavy equipment operator.
  • Organized worker schedules and supervised loading of tools and equipment on work trailers to prepare for upcoming workday.
  • Checked current landscape projects to monitor work progress.
  • Completed daily timesheets for team and submitted to owners.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
  • Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
  • Assisted in scheduling weekly landscaping projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Supervised high end residential and commercial projects.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Consulted with vendors to secure proper planting materials and reduce waste.
  • Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
Landscape Foreman / Atlantic Plants - Bricktown , N.J.03/1989 - 01/1999
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns.
  • Assisted in scheduling weekly landscaping projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
  • Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
  • Deployed sprinkler systems to provide grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water to grow.
Education and Training
Rugters University - New Brunswick, NJSome College (No Degree): Horticultural Science
  • [Number] GPA
Heavy Construction Systems Software - Houston , TXConstruction Estimating
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Clarks Landing Caterers
  • Private Estate
  • Northeast Construction Inc.
  • Atlantic Plants

School Attended

  • Rugters University
  • Heavy Construction Systems Software

Job Titles Held:

  • Gardener/Caretaker
  • Private Gardener /Estate Caretaker
  • Landscape Supervisor /Estimator
  • Landscape Foreman

Degrees

  • Rugters University - New Brunswick, NJ Some College (No Degree) : Horticultural Science
    Heavy Construction Systems Software - Houston , TX Construction Estimating

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