Tamara Callahan
Kelowna
Summary
Friendly Nursery Worker with excellent plant maintenance and cultivation skills. Highly effective at assisting customers and imparting horticulture knowledge to others. Known for attention to detail and great problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Worker
Foxglove Nursery
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Propagation of bare root, liners, plugs and more.
- Carefully maintained plant health through proper watering and fertilization to minimize losses and waste.
- Unload trucks and directed placement of plants.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Ran front-end loader with bucket and forks when needed.
- Pulled orders for customers.
- Pruning and weeding.
- Weed control through cultural and mechanical processes.
- Training new employees.
Veterinary Assistant/CSR
Okanagan Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering animals.
Server
Creekside Pub
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Server
Train Station Pub
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Night Attendant
Bridgeway
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Distribute appropriate medication to participants.
- Maintained and updated participants records.
- Ensure safe environment for myself and participants.
- Provide First Aid treatment when required.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction.
Surveyor
Right of Way Contracting
03.2007 - 05.2016
- Employed GPS and LIDAR technology to pinpoint centerline, right-of-way, gradient and range coordinates defining road boundaries.
- Flagged, labeled, and assessed water crossings.
- Scouted, flagged and GPS'd alternative road options for road builders.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into Trimble for design use.
- Completed Pine Beetle surveys in order to adjust 25 year harvesting plan accordingly.
Education
Diploma - Horticulture
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06.2025
High School Diploma -
West Central High School
Rocky Mountain House, AB06.2006
Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Detail-Oriented
- Approachable and consultative
- De-escalation Techniques
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/CSR
Okanagan Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2024
Nursery Worker
Foxglove Nursery
04.2022 - 10.2024
Server
Creekside Pub
08.2019 - 08.2021
Server
Train Station Pub
04.2017 - 06.2019
Night Attendant
Bridgeway
10.2016 - 04.2017
Surveyor
Right of Way Contracting
03.2007 - 05.2016
Diploma - Horticulture
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
West Central High School
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