Matt Demers
Pitt Meadows,BC
Summary
I have been in the landscape industry for 20 years. Plants, gardening is a passion of mine. I’ve lead large crews in strata maintenance for almost 15 years. My people skills are a real strength. I have also helped with on the job training to new staff. As well as being part of the mentorship program. Helping new supervisors on how to better use time management and keep a landscaper eye.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Supervisor
Silver lining landscaping
Coquitlam, British Columbia
08.2017 - Current
- Maintained lawn and garden areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
- Transported plants and trees to and from planting sites.
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and plant hydration.
- Assisted in the selection and purchase of plants, gardening supplies, and equipment within budget constraints.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
- Formulated successful products and methods for eliminating weeds, controlling crop diseases and minimizing harmful insect pests.
- Performed pruning techniques including shearing hedges, thinning out trees and removing dead branches from plants.
- Provided advice to clients on selection of plants suitable for specific sites based on climate conditions.
- Coordinated with landscape architects in planning new gardens or renovations of existing gardens.
- Organized and supervised staff members responsible for performing gardening tasks like weeding beds.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
Supervisor
Para space Landscaping
Burnaby, British Columbia
02.2009 - 03.2017
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Monitored plant health, identified diseases and pests, and took appropriate action to control them.
- Applied fertilizers according to soil test results to promote healthy plant growth.
- Maintained records on plant inventory, maintenance activities, chemical applications and costs.
- Developed plans for growing flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs in greenhouses or outdoor gardens.
- Assessed the need for additional landscaping services such as mowing lawns or trimming shrubbery.
- Organized and supervised staff members responsible for performing gardening tasks like weeding beds.
- Researched new horticultural methods related to production processes, pest control strategies.
- Performed pruning techniques including shearing hedges, thinning out trees and removing dead branches from plants.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
Laborer Horticulture Department
City of Burnaby
Burnaby, British Columbia
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Maintained lawn and garden areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Transported plants and trees to and from planting sites.
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and plant hydration.
- Assisted in the selection and purchase of plants, gardening supplies, and equipment within budget constraints.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
Skills
- Team-minded
- Customer service expert
- 20 years in Landscape industry
- Plant ID & knowledge
- Horticultural tools
- Planting
- Tree pruning
- Sod laying
- Lawn aeration
- Jobsite safety
- Garden maintenance
- Pruning skills
Timeline
Landscape Supervisor
Silver lining landscaping
08.2017 - Current
Laborer Horticulture Department
City of Burnaby
04.2010 - 09.2012
Supervisor
Para space Landscaping
02.2009 - 03.2017