Michelle Braidner
North Vancouver
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
The Happy Gardener
03.2010 - Current
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Improved plant health and growth with thorough soil preparation, fertilization, and irrigation techniques.
- Optimized outdoor spaces for functionality and visual appeal, incorporating elements such as walkways, patios, and water features.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing creative garden layouts.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by implementing creative landscape designs and plant arrangements.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
- Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and maintaining well-organized workspaces.
- Streamlined garden maintenance processes by organizing tools and equipment efficiently for daily use.
- Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
- Collaborated with clients to develop personalized garden plans, delivering satisfaction through tailored outdoor spaces.
- Promoted sustainability through eco-friendly gardening practices such as composting and organic pest control methods.
- Improved plant health and garden vibrancy with regular, expert pruning and fertilization techniques.
- Advised clients on seasonal plant selection, ensuring year-round garden interest and variety.
- Orchestrated successful transformation of neglected spaces into vibrant gardens, winning commendation from clients.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces by selecting and planting variety of flowers and shrubs.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Skills
- Time management
- Garden maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Gardener
The Happy Gardener
03.2010 - Current