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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Summary

Industrious Landscaping professional skilled in supervising groundskeeping teams to complete projects within client timeline and budget. Resourceful and decisive with demonstrated success in managing challenges to minimize downtime. Superior work ethic with expertise in equipment maintenance and repair.

Worked in all areas of landscaping, from driving a Bobcat, to Diving a 3 ton truck. I worked with all kinds of rock; flagstone, retainer walls, walkways, and if rock was involved I was on the job.

Skills
  • Seeding
  • Task delegation
  • Pruning and trimming
  • Power trimming
  • Fertilizer safety
  • Project scheduling
  • Layout designs
  • Worksite safety
  • Time management
  • Landscape project management
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Team building
  • Administrative support
  • Problem resolution
  • Project organization
  • Customer service
  • Communications
  • Relationship development
  • Planning and coordination
  • Operational improvement
Experience
04/2009 to 08/2014
Minor Landscaper Benchmark Hospitality Roanoke, VA,
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
  • Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Delivered wine to customer locations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
03/2005 to 10/2009
Landscape Technician State Of Arkansas Helena-West Helena, AR,
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
  • Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns.
  • Determined causes of lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
  • Planned and cultivated designer lawns and gardens to enhance backyard lawns.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Administered pesticides to mitigate and control pest damage.
  • Assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, trimming and debris removal.
  • Diagnosed plant-related problems and diseases and identified treatment to prevent further infestation.
  • Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Deployed sprinkler systems to provide grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water to grow.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Attended seminars and workshops to learn about natural pest control products with zero chemicals.
  • Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs.
  • Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
03/2003 to 04/2004
Lawn Care Technician Ryan Lawn & Tree Saint Louis, MO,
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new ideas and opportunities.
  • Maintained updated Inventory knowledge through Managers and duties.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Planned and cultivated designer lawns and gardens to enhance backyard lawns.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Deployed sprinkler systems to provide grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water to grow.
  • Prepared accurate quotes based on skilled lawn measurements and calculations of chemical requirements.
  • Diagnosed plant-related problems and diseases and identified treatment to prevent further infestation.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Leveraged hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
  • Determined causes of lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
  • Swapped out plant containers and flowerbeds each spring, summer and fall.
  • Dug irrigation trenches for play-area enclosures, gazebos and other small construction projects.
  • Developed large- and small-scale computerized site plans and landscape designs.
  • Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
  • Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
  • Managed services schedules to ensure timely and quality deliverables to diverse clientele base.
  • Operated company vehicles and equipment safely and according to good practices.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds to control weeds, insect infestation and maintain soil fertility.
  • Created plans and blueprints to design custom gardens and beds.
  • Maintained equipment and vehicle in good working order to prevent breakdowns and service delays.
  • Maintained service excellence, working closely with clients to quickly address needs and resolve issues or complaints.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs.
  • Administered pesticides to mitigate and control pest damage.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Treated lawns with chemical applications to improve appearance and health.
  • Identified and targeted business opportunities from new and existing clients.
  • Increased company business by maintaining strong relationships with customers and expertly solving service issues.
03/1998 to 11/2003
Landscaping Technician Seaworld Parks San Antonio, TX,
  • Reviewed contracts and project requirements to determine service, equipment and personnel needs.
  • Communicated with current and prospective customers regarding services and pricing.
  • Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
  • Attended seminars and workshops to learn about natural pest control products with zero chemicals.
  • Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Diagnosed plant-related problems and diseases and identified treatment to prevent further infestation.
  • Assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, trimming and debris removal.
  • Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod.
  • Planned and cultivated designer lawns and gardens to enhance backyard lawns.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Deployed sprinkler systems to provide grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water to grow.
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns.
  • Operated balers to maximize efficiency by compressing materials into reusable, shippable or transferable sizes.
  • Kept detailed records of materials delivered and sorted, as well as maintenance performed on tools and machines.
  • Performed regular and emergency maintenance on various types of sorting machines to maintain optimal safety and performance.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
  • Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
Education and Training
Expected in 07/2020 to to
Associate of Arts: All Areas
Saginaw Claire Tribal College - Mount Pleasant, MI
GPA:
Activities and Honors

I was on the Dean's list three times, and on the presidents list once.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Saginaw Claire Tribal College

Job Titles Held:

  • Minor Landscaper
  • Landscape Technician
  • Lawn Care Technician
  • Landscaping Technician

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts

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