Hardworking, professional Landscape Horticulturalist committed to designing and maintaining green spaces. Passionate about beautiful landscape designs that sequester rainwater, exhibit drought tolerance and support the diminishing and diverse Garry Oak Ecosystems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
The Pacific Horticulture College
01.2023 - 11.2023
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Honed practical Horticultural skills while maintaining gardens and lawns on site.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Attended field trips with peers to study topics outside classroom.
Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning.
Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Parks Department, Summer Student
The District Of Port Hardy
05.2022 - 11.2022
Maintained city gardens, parks, boulevards, sidewalks, trails and cemetery.
Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Server
The Glen Lyon
07.2020 - 08.2021
Responsible for the needs of 40+ customers at a time
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and pack take-out orders.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Education
Landscape Horticulture Level 2 Certification -
The Pacific Horticulture College
505 Quayle Rd. Saanich, Victoria B.C.
11.2023
High School Diploma -
Port Hardy Secondary School
Port Hardy, BC
06.2018
Skills
Plant Knowledge
Strong Work Ethic
Physically Fit
Responsible and Punctual
Team Player/ Good Communicator
Weather Tolerance
Landscape Equipment Operation: Push Mower, Ride-on Mower, Line Trimmer, Hedger
Front Desk Reception at Niagara College School of Environmental & Horticulture StudiesFront Desk Reception at Niagara College School of Environmental & Horticulture Studies