Spencer Dunn
Nanaimo
Summary
I acquired an eagerness to work outdoors in grade 11 when I took the Outdoor Education class offered at my high school. After this class, I chose to pursue the CTC Horticulture program at VIU. After spending my summer practicum at Green Thumb I knew I had made the right choice of trade. Having a tactile product showing the fruits of my labour was a great motivator and kept me moving up the ladder at the nursery until I landed myself my own crew. I am looking for a change of pace now after realizing all of the opportunities this trade has to offer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Potting Crew/Maintenance Supervisor
Green Thumb Nurseries
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Increased crew efficiency by implementing effective management and task delegation.
- Supervised crew of upwards of 12 employees from November 2020 onwards.
- Experience with onsite maintenance such as Weeding, Leaf Blowing, Application of herbicides, Integrated Pest Management, and Inventory Oversight.
- General training in low level heavy machine and truck maintenance such as oil changes and scheduled greasing of equipment.
- Majority of operating experience spent daily on front end loaders and small/mid size tractors.
Front End Team Member
Cabelas Nanaimo
08.2019 - 12.2019
- General retail customer service experience in cashier, returns, refunds, and problem solving for customers.
Nursery Labourer - Summer Work Practicum
Green Thumb Nurseries
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Summer work experience placement. Returning on the completion of Level 2 Horticulture in December of that year.
Dominos Delivery Driver
Dominos Pizza
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Pizza delivery as well as in store jobs such as dishes, closing operations, taking orders, and folding boxes.
Education
Horticulture Technician Level 2 - Horticulture
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC12.2019
High School Diploma -
Nanaimo District Secondary School
Nanaimo, BC06.2019
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Efficiency
- Familiarity with repetitive tasks
- Work Ethic
Timeline
Potting Crew/Maintenance Supervisor
Green Thumb Nurseries
12.2019 - 12.2023
Front End Team Member
Cabelas Nanaimo
08.2019 - 12.2019
Nursery Labourer - Summer Work Practicum
Green Thumb Nurseries
05.2019 - 08.2019
Dominos Delivery Driver
Dominos Pizza
09.2018 - 05.2019
Horticulture Technician Level 2 - Horticulture
Vancouver Island University
High School Diploma -
Nanaimo District Secondary School
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