VICTORIA DORÉ
Chilliwack,B.C.
Summary
Excited to expand and share my horticulture knowledge and creativity in the Garden Nursery Sector with a seasonal part-time or full time position.
- Over 20 years experience in the Landscaping and Horticulture Industry
- Over 15 years experience in senior management positions in the Landscape Industry
- Landscape Industry Certified Technician through the BCLNA since 2008
- Horticultural, Landscape Design, Interior Design and Floral design experience
- over 15 years Snow management
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Vista Landscape Services Ltd
Langley, BC
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for creating a positive, productive workplace for all employees
- Sales and Management of all landscape maintenance contracts (strata and commercial) including landscape improvement projects
- Responsible for weekly communications to all employees regarding safety talks, weekly production targets and procedures
- Educational training for employees.
General Manager
Contour Landscaping Ltd
Burnaby, BC
03.2005 - 12.2022
- Managed an employee base of 30-50 employees
- Creation and implementation of WorkSafeBC approved Health and Safety program
- Sales and Management of all landscape maintenance contracts (strata, commercial and residential), including landscape improvement projects
- Scheduling, Human Resources management, education and training of employees through development of training program and in-house educational seminars.
- Senior Supervisor 2011- 2014 Responsible for all operations of Surrey-Langley Maintenance and Landscape Construction Division
- Crew Leader 2004-2011 Responsible for landscape maintenance crew of up to 6 employees
Landscape Technician
Aspen Landscaping Ltd
Langley, BC
09.2003 - 03.2005
- Strata and residential lawn and garden maintenance
- Hardscape and Softscape Landscape Projects.
Landscape Technician and Gardener
Earth Tones Landscaping Ltd
Langley, BC
2002 - 09.2003
- High end residential, commercial lawn and garden maintenance and installations.
Sole Proprietor, Interior Designer
Victoria Lynne's Interiors
Surrey, BC
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Residential and Commercial Interior Design Services
- Over 80% business by referrals, and positive customer feedback.
Education
B.C.I.T, Interior Design Programs -
01.1986
Interior Design Certification - Sheffield School of Interior Design, New York
Bayside School of Floral Design -
Skills
- Business Administration
- Sales
- Professionalism
- Service Quality Improvement
- Advertising and marketing
- Contract Negotiations
- Workflow Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Landscape design
- Seasonal Planting
- Horticulture knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Disease Diagnosis
- Pest Control
- Plant Maintenance
- Landscaping
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Gardening
- Nature activities
- Baking
- Cooking
Certification
- CNLA Landscape Industry Certified in Turf Maintenance and Ornamental Maintenance since 2008
- SkillsTradeBC Horticulture and Landscaping Program signing authority
- Pesticide Applicators License 2008-2022
- Occupational First Aid 2008-2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Vista Landscape Services Ltd
01.2023 - 02.2024
General Manager
Contour Landscaping Ltd
03.2005 - 12.2022
Landscape Technician
Aspen Landscaping Ltd
09.2003 - 03.2005
Sole Proprietor, Interior Designer
Victoria Lynne's Interiors
01.1996 - 01.2003
Landscape Technician and Gardener
Earth Tones Landscaping Ltd
2002 - 09.2003