Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
References
Timeline
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VICTORIA DORÉ

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

B.C.I.T, Interior Design Programs -

Interior Design Certification - Sheffield School of Interior Design, New York

Bayside School of Floral Design -

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