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Reece Young

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

I have 20+ years working as a gardener/landscaper with Aardvark's Landscaping & Lawn Care. During the same time period during the off season, my partner and I opened Crystal Glide Ski & Board Services in North Vancouver. It continues to be a thriving business today.

I worked sporadically in the film industry and joined the I.A.T.S.E. 891 film union in Vancouver B.C. in 2017. I was employed as a Greensman. This is the area of set construction that involves all the necessary trees, plants, and lawns that are required for each specific set.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Parks Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

City Of Calgary
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
  • Fertilized and watered grounds for optimal growth.
  • Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.

Greensman

I.A.T.S.E. 891 / I.A.T.S.E. 212
07.2017 - 08.2022
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule. In film industry. Greensmen work hand in hand with construction , set decoration and painting trades all under direction of the producer to build desired sets. Cooperation and coordinating work with fellow trades is essential in film production. I worked occasionally in film starting in 2006/2007 (day calls) until joining the union (I.A.T.S.E. 891) and getting more full time work in 2017.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield

Crystal Glide Ski and Board Services

Business Owner
10.2002 - 04.2021

Is a ski service shop specializing in tuning skies and mounting bindings in North Vancouver B.C.

We service our own customers as well as having contracts to do the tuning for the Comar Sports stores in Vancouver and North Vancouver. This is a two man operation started by me and my partner in 2002 and thriving today.

  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels. Used company truck to pick up and deliver skies and boots to customers and stores.

Gardener

Aardvark Landscaping Services
04.2000 - 10.2016
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
Calgary, AB
06.1979

Skills

  • Class 3 Drivers License
  • AB/SL - Aerial Boom/Scissor Lift - Current
  • Fall Protection - Current
  • WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials - Current
  • First Aid - OFA Level 1 - (Occupational First Aid) - Current
  • First Aid - TE - Transportation Endorsement - Current
  • Forklift - Forklift - Current
  • Greens - Chainsaw - Current
  • Safety - Actsafe - OLD - Safety Awareness - Current
  • New Business Development
  • Effective Communicator
  • Customer Service
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quality Assurance
  • Results Orientation
  • Balanced Work Ethic

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Parks Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

City Of Calgary
05.2023 - 10.2023

Greensman

I.A.T.S.E. 891 / I.A.T.S.E. 212
07.2017 - 08.2022

Crystal Glide Ski and Board Services

Business Owner
10.2002 - 04.2021

Gardener

Aardvark Landscaping Services
04.2000 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
Reece Young