C.Vanessa Tomlin
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Experienced Landscape Horticulturist with 30+ years in sustainable landscaping, native plant selection, and project estimation. Strong background in customer service, soil preparation, and equipment maintenance, delivering high-quality results and client satisfaction.
Newly trained in accounting and bookkeeping, with additional office skills in business management, operations, project budgeting, accounting, and record keeping. Trained in payroll processing and inventory.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Horticulturist
NSCC Ivany
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
05.2012 - Current
- Inspected outdoor areas for hazards and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Performed erosion control measures to protect landscape features and surrounding areas.
- Maintained NSCC Ivany campus gardens, lawns, and landscape beds
- Coordinated grounds tasks with facilities staff and campus operations
- Trained student workers on safe tool use and horticulture practices
- Provided advice to clients on selection of plants suitable for specific sites based on climate conditions.
- Maintained records on plant inventory, maintenance activities, chemical applications and costs.
Owner/Operator Create-a-scape Landscaping
Create-a-Scape LIM
Kentville, Nova Scotia
05.2005 - 04.2012
- Maintained lawns, shrubs, and flower beds for residential and commercial properties.
- Pruned trees, hedges, and ornamental plants to support healthy growth.
- Installed mulch, sod, stone, and decorative features across outdoor spaces.
- Prepared soil, planted seasonal materials, and watered landscape areas.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
Education
Landscape Horticulture
NSCC
Kentville, NS06-2005
Graduate Certificate - Sage 50 Accounting/Bookeeping
Sage Canada Accounting
Toronto, ON10-2026
Red Seal Certificate - Landscape Horticulture
Skills Canada
Dartmouth, NSCertificate - Herbology And Nutrition
British Institute Homeopathy
London, ON08-2013
Skills
Landscape/Horticulture
- Plant inventory management
- Project estimation
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Sustainable landscaping
- Complex problem solving
- Commercial construction expertise
- Project presentation skills
- Native plant knowledge
- Project design
Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable
- General ledger
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Budget analysis
- Invoice processing
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration
- Attention to detail
- GAAP accounting
- Time management
- Audit support
Timeline
Landscape Horticulturist
NSCC Ivany
05.2012 - Current
Owner/Operator Create-a-scape Landscaping
Create-a-Scape LIM
05.2005 - 04.2012
Landscape Horticulture
NSCC
Graduate Certificate - Sage 50 Accounting/Bookeeping
Sage Canada Accounting
Certificate - Herbology And Nutrition
British Institute Homeopathy
Red Seal Certificate - Landscape Horticulture
Skills Canada