Al Doherty
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced gardener with a passion for cultivating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. Passionate floral designer, with a love for flowers, color and detail—I love to grow my own flowers to use. Talented and creative photographer with years of experience in portrait, event, and product photography, with a passion for candid and concert photography. Experienced second shooter videographer, able to work effectively with a team and deliver high-quality content.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floral Designer/Assistant Event Planner
Mixed Musicians
Boston, Massachusetts
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted Floral Designer in creating flower arrangements for events.
- Delivered completed orders on time according to customer requests.
- Prepared orders by cutting stems of flowers at the appropriate length.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss upcoming projects and changes in product offerings.
- Created custom arrangements upon request from customers utilizing advanced skillset learned through training program.
- Maintained inventory of fresh flowers, vases, containers and other items used in floral designs.
- Grew and collected flowers from personal garden for arrangements
- Displayed arrangements at events in complementary manner to setup
- Set up chairs, lighting, stage and decor for events
- Created poster designs for events
Lead Fine Gardener
The Garden Concierge
Sudbury, Massachusetts
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Weeded beds by hand or with a hoe and rake to remove unwanted plant species from the garden.
- Inspected outdoor areas regularly to ensure they are free from hazards such as broken glass or trip hazards.
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Led teams maintaining gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Recorded tasks and data on Smartsheet to communicate with management and the clients
- Improved plant identification and knowledge, and applied knowledge to various tasks
- Recorded client property and plant information on Trello to maintain organization of each property and provide important documentation for other team members
Fine Gardener
Hedgewitch Horticulture
Boston, MA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Monitored the health of plants in order to identify any problems with pests or diseases.
- Planned and planted flower beds and borders according to customer requirements.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Assisted in the installation of hardscaping materials such as pavers, stepping stones, retaining walls.
- Built raised beds for vegetable gardens using timber sleepers or bricks.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.
Fine Gardener
Inspired Gardens
Arlington
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Execute container designs according to customer requests.
- Maintain gardens and landscaped areas for residential and commercial clients.
- Assist with the design of new gardens and seasonal containers.
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization, and pruning tasks to enhance the garden environment.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
Fine Gardener
Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening
Ayer
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with the care and maintenance of a wide variety of plants - Assisted with the design, layout, and installation of gardens - Provided customer service and answered questions about plants and gardening - Worked alongside a team to complete tasks
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
Westford, MA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Inspected produce for quality assurance and freshness.
- Stocked shelves with new inventory of fruits and vegetables.
- Assisted customers in selecting the best produce items based on their needs.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks, stocking, pricing and rotating merchandise.
- Kept track of inventory levels to ensure accuracy of stock availability.
- Ensured displays were attractive, neat and organized at all times.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping floors.
- Set up promotional displays in accordance with store standards.
- Supported customer service personnel by providing technical advice on product usage issues.
- Identified areas where additional training is needed based on feedback from customers or employees.
- Trained new hires on department procedures and product knowledge
Produce Clerk
Hannaford Supermarket
Keene, NH
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions regarding nutritional value or storage tips.
- Cleaned work areas throughout shift to maintain sanitation standards.
- Weighed, labeled, priced, and packaged produce items for sale.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including cleaning counters and equipment.
Cashier/Produce Clerk
Shaw's Supermarket
Nashua, NH
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Followed established food safety guidelines when handling perishables such as fruits and vegetables.
- Weighed, labeled, priced, and packaged produce items for sale.
- Monitored temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
- Utilized shrink wrap machine for wrapping products properly.
- Stayed up-to-date on new products offered in the department.
Second Shooter Wedding Videographer
City Point Films
Boston
08.2022
- Working with lead videographer to capture weddings - Assisting with the setup and breakdown of equipment - Operating cameras and recording audio as needed - Assists in instructing clients during shoot
Photographer and Second Shooter Videographer
Retrospect Media
Winchester
04.2022
- Providing portrait, event, and product photography services for clients in the local area - Working with clients to understand their vision and deliver high-quality images that exceed expectation - Proficient in use of professional cameras and equipment - Proficient in the use of Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop - Schedule, manage, and execute photoshoots - Occasional second shooter videographer for events
Education
BA in Creative Writing- English, Film Production I & II, Film History, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Photography 101 (Bond University spring 2017, semester abroad) -
Keene State College
01.2019
Diploma -
Tyngsboro High School
06.2015
Skills
- Communication and customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Design
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Safety Procedures
- Proficient in use of professional cameras and lighting equipment
- Expertise in video and photo editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, etc) and Avid
- Plant identification and care
- Flower Bed Arrangements
- Gardening Techniques
- Project Design
- Inbound and Outbound Calling
- Retail Marketing
- Floral design
- Event planning
Affiliations
Drawing, traveling, and music are my greatest passions in life. I enjoy drawing the places I've been, whether it be a bookstore or a landscape of Queenstown, NZ. My love for music has taken me to so many great shows all across America, allowing me to travel, and earned me some amazing friendships with fellow musicians and music-lovers.
Certification
While studying abroad in Australia, I took the opportunity to become scuba certified. I have had the privilege of exploring the Great Barrier Reef among other underwater landscapes.
I am currently working on a certificate for Graphic Design, as well as a certificate in Digital Marketing.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Pronouns
My pronouns are they, them, and theirs. My legal name is Allison Doherty, but I go by Al.
Timeline
Lead Fine Gardener
The Garden Concierge
03.2024 - 11.2024
Fine Gardener
Hedgewitch Horticulture
06.2023 - 10.2023
Floral Designer/Assistant Event Planner
Mixed Musicians
05.2023 - Current
Second Shooter Wedding Videographer
City Point Films
08.2022
Fine Gardener
Inspired Gardens
07.2022 - 06.2023
Photographer and Second Shooter Videographer
Retrospect Media
04.2022
Fine Gardener
Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening
06.2021 - 12.2021
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2019 - 09.2019
Produce Clerk
Hannaford Supermarket
02.2018 - 02.2019
Cashier/Produce Clerk
Shaw's Supermarket
02.2014 - 06.2016
BA in Creative Writing- English, Film Production I & II, Film History, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Photography 101 (Bond University spring 2017, semester abroad) -
Keene State College
Diploma -
Tyngsboro High School