David Van Hook
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Horticulturalist with solid background in grounds management. Proven ability to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces, ensuring high standards of safety and aesthetics. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and effective problem-solving.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Turf/Grounds Supervisor
Cheekwood-Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
05.2024 - Current
- Participated in long-term landscaping strategy development, aligning grounds management initiatives with the organization''s overall vision and objectives.
- Streamlined maintenance processes by developing and implementing detailed work plans for all tasks.
- Maintained diverse landscape, monitoring plant health, aesthetics, and irrigation systems.
- Collaborated with other department supervisors to coordinate multi-disciplinary project efforts seamlessly.
Horticulturist/Children's Garden Foreman
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in installation and maintenence of 54 acres and 10 distinct gardens
- Aided in greenhouse plant production
- Operated a wide array of gardening tools, equipment and vehicles.
- Inspected gardens to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
Ground Crew Member
Solstice Tree Care LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted Arborist in rigging, bracing, pruning and removal of residential trees
- Implementing work zone safety procedures
- Properly maintained and operated equipment such as hand tools, chainsaw, clippers, and reciprocating saws
- Managed inventory levels of essential supplies such as fuel additives and ground support equipment parts, minimizing operational disruptions due to stockouts.
Landscaping and Hardscaping Laborer
Green Shovel Landscaping Company
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed complex landscaping duties such as pruning plants, trim scrubs, maintain flower beds, and lawn maintenance
- Assisted with the installation of pavers, concrete slabs, and the development or maintenance of retaining walls.
Gardener Crew Leader
Gardening by Tess
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Implementation of Landscape designs, garden maintenance, seasonal garden and yard cleanup
- Designed, crafted and installed custom garden beds for residential and commercial customers.
Tournament & Outside Operations Manager
Arrowhead Golf Course
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Planned, coordinated, and hosted 300+ private, public, and charity golf tournaments
- Management of all outside service staff which included hiring, training, coaching and development of team members.
Medic/EMT-B for Airborne Infantry Platoon
Military, U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Emergency and routine medical provider for 40 infantry personnel both in garrison and combat environments.
- Managed medical supply inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and medications for optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring timely access to vital information for informed decision-making in patient care.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Biology -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
05.2019
Skills
- Plant identification
- Plant Selection
- Garden maintenance
- Soil Management
- Pruning Techniques
- Garden Bed Preparation
- Indoor Plant Care
- Pest Control
- Greenhouse Operations
- Hardscape Installation
- Plant breeding
- Hydroponics Expertise
- Aquaponics Knowledge
- Organic Gardening
Certification
- UT Certified Lawn Care Professional
- Organic farming, Veterans to Farmers - 2015
- Hydroponic vegetable production, Veterans to Farmers - 2015
Timeline
Turf/Grounds Supervisor
Cheekwood-Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
05.2024 - Current
Horticulturist/Children's Garden Foreman
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
01.2023 - 11.2023
Ground Crew Member
Solstice Tree Care LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
Landscaping and Hardscaping Laborer
Green Shovel Landscaping Company
04.2017 - 04.2018
Gardener Crew Leader
Gardening by Tess
03.2014 - 05.2015
Tournament & Outside Operations Manager
Arrowhead Golf Course
05.2012 - 05.2014
Medic/EMT-B for Airborne Infantry Platoon
Military, U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelors of Science in Biology -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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