Fern Lonsdale
TINY,ON
Summary
Dependable Greenhouse Worker with excellent botanical knowledge and committed work ethic. Proficient with caring for diverse plant types, including feeding and pesticides. Works independently in self-motivated environments with no supervision.
Hardworking Greenhouse Worker with deep knowledge of necessary care for various plants. Experienced maintaining greenhouses and offering significant understanding of plants.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1977
1977
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Greenhouse Worker/ cashoer
Springwater Garden Center
, Ontario
03.2020 - 10.2025
- Managed daily greenhouse operations, ensuring optimal plant growth through effective watering, pest control, and environmental monitoring.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting patrons with product selection and addressing inquiries, enhancing the shopping experience.
- Operated cash register systems efficiently, processing transactions accurately and maintaining balanced cash drawers at closing.
- Trained new staff in greenhouse maintenance techniques and customer service best practices, improving team performance and service delivery.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, restocking supplies and plants to ensure product availability and maintain a well-organized sales floor.
- Coordinated with team members to create visually appealing plant displays, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
- Swept and picked up trash in and around greenhouse.
- Routinely pruned and trimmed plants to promote healthy growth and remove diseases.
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
- Planted seeds and bulbs after preparing soil and fertilizer appropriately.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by adhering to safety regulations, procedures and protocols.
- Delivered friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences.
- Trained staff on proper care of plants grown in the greenhouse environment.
Greenhouse Worker
Ritchie
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Maintained optimal growing conditions by monitoring temperature, humidity, and light levels to enhance plant health.
- Assisted in planting, watering, and harvesting crops, ensuring timely production and quality standards were met.
- Conducted routine inspections of greenhouse systems, promptly addressing issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Education
Barrie Central Collegiate
Barrie, ONTimeline
Greenhouse Worker/ cashoer
Springwater Garden Center
03.2020 - 10.2025
Greenhouse Worker
Ritchie
03.2017 - 11.2020
Barrie Central Collegiate