Shayde Farwell-Sartin
San Francisco
Summary
I am currently a 3417 Captain in Golden Gate Park Section 1, serving the East end of the park and the Panhandle. I am a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills; I have gained great relationships with other trades and employees within the department because of this attribute.
I have served as acting supervisor when needed. I have experience submitting TMA's, payroll submission, and leading the crew continually trying to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.
I work with rotating apprentices, providing on the job training with a focus on municipal irrigation; conducting audits, repairs, plant identification, proper tool use, deferred maintenance of parks, and safety protocols required for the job.
I have many years of experience working with large volunteer groups, sometimes up to 100 people.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gardener
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
02.2018 - Current
- Identifiy and remove invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Plant and cultivate by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Enhance garden aesthetics by implementing creative landscape designs and plant arrangements.
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
- Maintaining gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
- Contribute to a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and maintaining well-organized workspaces.
- Streamline garden maintenance processes by organizing tools and equipment efficiently for daily use.
- Continual learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices.
- Promoting sustainability through eco-friendly gardening practices such as composting and organic pest control methods.
- Leading garden restoration projects, reviving historical garden features while respecting their original design intent.
- Assist with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Coordinate with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Implement water-saving irrigation systems, contributing to conservation efforts while maintaining garden beauty.
- Boost biodiversity and ecosystem health by incorporating native plants into garden designs.
Operations Manager
Amoeba
06.2000 - 06.2018
- Conducted process audits to identify areas for improvement and implemented best practices.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Horticulture
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASkills
- Time management
- Garden maintenance
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Safety procedures
- Garden design
- Garden restoration
- Plant identification
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Workload management
- Seasonal planting
Accomplishments
I am a proud graduate of the Rec & Park Apprenticeship Program.
Recently, I organized a monthly volunteer day with the San Francisco Succulent & Cactus Society to renovate and restore our historical Arizona Garden.
While working at Lafayette Park in the Marina Complex, I successfully reduced the over all gallonage by one million gallons, significantly reducing water waste from the irrigation system.
Certification
Certificate of completion from SFRPD Gardener Apprenticeship Program
Certified QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper)
Certificate of completion from ReScape
Timeline
Gardener
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
02.2018 - Current
Operations Manager
Amoeba
06.2000 - 06.2018
No Degree - Environmental Horticulture
City College of San Francisco
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