Landscaping Resume Example
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LandscapingFirstservice Residential | Guttenberg , NJ | August 2019 - Current
- Selected bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers for planting.
- Deployed sprinkler systems to give grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water for growth needs.
- Diagnosed plant-related problems and diseases to treat disease and prevent further infestation.
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
- Performed upkeep work for 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.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow.
- Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod.
- Protected customer lawns by applying weed and pest control chemicals.
- Maintained work sites and client property including weeding and hedge work.
- Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
- Assisted in scheduling weekly project deadlines and tasks.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds on regular basis to control weeds, insect infestation diseases and to maintain soil fertility.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Prepared for winter holidays with lights, wreaths and garlands.
- Safely operated [Type] and [Type] equipment to maintain grounds and to remove [Type] trees.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create [Type] and [Type] landscape effects.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil.
- Created landscape designs to be presented to clients.
- Identified [Type] and [Type] pest damage and administered appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
- Turned potential leads into paying customers by using top notch customer service, [Skill] and [Skill], exceeding sales quotas for [Number][Timeframe].
- Determined causes of [Type] lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
- Responded quickly to inquiries and concerns from customers, typically returning messages within [Number] timeframe, improving client retention by [Number]%.
- Planned and cultivated designer lawns and gardens with $[Amount]+ budgets.
- Developed large- and small-scale computerized site plans and landscape designs using [Software] and [Software].
CookMcdonald's | East Providence , RI | June 2009 - January 2010
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Emphasized food quality and specialized baking techniques to set items apart from competitor offerings.
Door to Door SalesmanPump It Off | City , STATE | September 2006 - November 2007
- Collaborated with team to develop effective, winning sales strategies.
- Applied knowledge of consultative and relationship-driven sales techniques to drive new business opportunities with clients in [Type] industry.
- Listened to customers to understand needs and put together optimal solutions.
- Finalized paperwork for sales and service policies to lock in new customers.
- Achieved or surpassed sales quotas by as much as [Number]%.
- Called more than [Number] warm contacts each week to enhance sales opportunities.
- Weeded out unlikely prospects quickly and redirected time and efforts to potential customers.
- Sold [Product or Service] door-to-door in residential neighborhoods using persuasive marketing and sales tactics.
- Assessed customer needs through detailed questioning and presented products to fill those requirements.
- Built territory-specific sales plans by reviewing competitor activities and lead spending trends.
- Followed up with recent sales customers to establish working relationships and brand loyalty.
- Negotiated sales prices with potential buyers to elicit best profit margins for company.
- Sold products and developed new connections through [Action].
- Developed lists of potential areas and buyers to increase success rates.
- Visited over [Number] doors on daily basis to sell products with [Number]% success rate.
- Designed and distributed pamphlets and other literature about available products.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): EntreperneurshipShorter College | City, State
Some College (No Degree): EntrepreneurshipShorter College | City, State
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Degrees
- Some College (No Degree) : Entreperneurship
Some College (No Degree) : Entrepreneurship
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