Peter Gakuru
Esquimalt
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable, I excelled at Novus Plants, mastering garden maintenance and enhancing customer relationships. My achievements include significantly reducing plant loss and efficiently managing merchandise at Walmart, showcasing my ability to blend hard skills like plant nutrition with soft skills in team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Plant Nursery Worker
Novus Plants
05.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability while working across diverse roles, including propagation, maintenance, retail support, and customer service functions as needed within the nursery setting.
- Maximized plant growth and vitality by carefully pruning, trimming, and shaping various species as needed.
- Facilitated efficient restocking processes by diligently unloading deliveries of new plants and supplies upon arrival.
- Reduced plant loss by promptly identifying pests or diseases and applying appropriate treatments.
- Assisted customers in selecting plants, providing personalized recommendations based on individual needs and preferences.
- Operated tractors and used wheelbarrows to move containerized shrubs, plants and trees from one destination to another.
Stock Associate
Walmart
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
Education
BBA - Insurance
University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda11-2018
Skills
- Garden maintenance
- Plant identification
- Plant nutrition
- Watering techniques
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Merchandise stocking
- Workplace safety
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Plant Nursery Worker
Novus Plants
05.2024 - Current
Stock Associate
Walmart
02.2024 - 05.2024
BBA - Insurance
University of Rwanda
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