Blake Blevins
Boyertown,PA
Summary
Experienced landscaper with a proven track record in project management and grounds maintenance. Gained valuable experience at Bustard's Christmas Trees and Nyk Landscaping. Exceptional skills in team collaboration and customer service, resulting in significant improvements to outdoor aesthetics and plant health. Proficient in using hand tools and capable of heavy lifting. Strong ability to develop efficient irrigation systems and implement effective pest management programs. Notable accomplishments include leading successful landscaping redesign projects and ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Bustard’s Christmas Trees
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
Landscaper
Nyk Landscaping
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress on ongoing projects ensuring adherence to established timelines.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate plants based on climate conditions, soil types, and desired aesthetics.
- Collaborated with architects, designers, and construction teams to develop comprehensive landscaping plans for residential and commercial properties.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
Fryer
Taco Bell Restaurant
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular equipment cleaning and maintenance, as well as proper food handling procedures.
- Conducted routine cleaning protocols to minimize grease fire risks.
- Assisted management in maintaining accurate records of food supplies, equipment maintenance, and other operational aspects for optimal performance.
- Read food order slips and listened to verbal instructions to properly prepare food for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Senior High
Coatesville, PA06.2020
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Customer service
- Physically fit
- Responsible and punctual
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Landscaper
Bustard’s Christmas Trees
05.2024 - Current
Landscaper
Nyk Landscaping
03.2021 - 04.2024
Fryer
Taco Bell Restaurant
02.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Senior High
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