Akira Takanashi
White Plains,New York
Summary
Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more than 2 weekly jobs. Able to assist kids and customers to find the subject the consumers are looking for. In search of bookkeeping experiences to further push education but also experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Assistant
Emily Kise
Bridgeport, CT
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Counseled peers on career, academic and personal concerns.
- Mediated and conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Increased resident satisfaction 50%
Landscaping Assistant
Mamoru Takanashi
White Plains, United States
08.2014 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Has maintained good relationships with customers for over 8 years
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Woodlands Senior High School
Hartsdale, NY06.2018
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Satisfaction
- Responsible and Punctual
- Support and Caring for kids
- Handling conflict between peers
- Able to speak English and Japanese
- Can read and understand basic Korean
- Fundraising/Marketing
- Handled Bookkeeping for Business/Organizations
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 3 or higher in the development of a Japanese Gardening Project.
Volleyball, Singing, Exercising, Cooking, Volunteering
Plays volleyball actively with church community in both New York and Bridgeport every other weekend. Exercise 3 times a week. Cooking for family, friends, guests and myself with extra care. Singing is a hobby that is something I'd like to pursue but keeping it as a hobby. Volunteering is a weekly thing I do, whether it's a service project, church activities and other responsibility.
Languages
Japanese
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Residential Assistant
Emily Kise
08.2021 - 06.2022
Landscaping Assistant
Mamoru Takanashi
08.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Accounting
Westchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodlands Senior High School
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