Jennifer L Scott
Summary
Dedicated groundskeeper with a strong work ethic at UBC, excelling in garden design and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance park aesthetics through detail-oriented care and effective communication. Committed to safety and fostering an inclusive environment, while thriving in both independent and team settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer 3 - Groundskeeper - Athletics
UBC
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained athletic fields, both turf and synthetic.
- Maintained landscaped areas with particular attention to garden beds and tree pruning.
- Operated ride on mowers, electric mowers, line trimmers,blowers, sweepers,and hand tools.
- Worked as a skeleton crew in the off season to maintain grounds: clear leaves, prune trees, bushes and shrubs and collect fallen branches around Thunderbird Park, clear snow and put down ice melt and maintain Park walkways and stairwells to ensure safety protocols were met.
- Worked with seasonal contract workers in a supportive and respectful manner to ensure all that joined the team could reach their own potential.
- Assisted seasonal workers to understand UBC safety protocols, expectations of role and importance of equity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Contributed to overall aesthetics of the Park resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
Mail Truck Delivery Driver
Campus Mailing Services - UBC
03.2013 - 02.2020
- Responsible for the safe and secure transport of mail and parcels to and from members of the University staff and Faculty Departments.
- Consistently exceeded expectations with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a calm and focused demeanor.
- Adept at accuracy of task and attention to detail with special attention paid to the safety of students and community members in highly congested areas.
- Maintained strong relationships daily with the departments and people I delivered to through authentic and vibrant communication.
Supervisor and Server
Scholars Catering - UBC
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Planned, organized and set up service for anywhere between 2 - 200 guests.
- Delegated tasks and set expectations for staff of 2 - 40 employees.
- Worked closely with client to ensure that contract was executed with a professional and caring attitude.
- Handled client concerns and mediated staff disputes with a mature and unflappable manner.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University of British Columbia
Vancouver05-2011
Skills
- Loyal work ethic
- Detail-oriented
- Effective communicator
- Adaptability and dependability
- Garden design and maintenance
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Inclement weather tolerance
- Safety-oriented
- Strong physical fitness
- Works well independently
- Thrives in team environment
- Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Labourer 3 - Groundskeeper - Athletics
UBC
03.2021 - Current
Mail Truck Delivery Driver
Campus Mailing Services - UBC
03.2013 - 02.2020
Supervisor and Server
Scholars Catering - UBC
03.2009 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University of British Columbia
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