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CAROLE HOULE

Berwick,ME

Summary

Versatile professional with a track record of enhancing property values at Patten Grounds Care through innovative landscaping designs and sustainable practices. Excelled in customer relations and on-site management, significantly increasing repeat business. Skilled in pruning techniques and fostering team collaboration, I consistently deliver exceptional service and operational efficiency.

Landscape professional with passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor environments. Proven ability to enhance landscapes through innovative design and effective plant care techniques. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing project requirements, and focused on delivering high-quality results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Gardener

Patten Grounds Care
03.2018 - Current

Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.

  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Educated clients on proper care practices for their gardens to sustain long-term plant health.
  • Raised property values for clients by implementing attractive landscaping designs that enhanced curb appeal.
  • Responsible for overall quality control and on site management of crews daily
  • Minimized weed proliferation in landscaped areas through vigilant monitoring, manual removal, or targeted herbicide applications as needed.
  • Improved plant health and growth with thorough soil preparation, fertilization, and irrigation techniques.

Bartender Shift Manager

The Friendly Toast
01.2016 - 04.2018
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Successfully resolved customer complaints, demonstrating strong conflict resolution skills and commitment to client satisfaction.
  • Established rapport with regular patrons through attentive service, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank, and stocked service bar.
  • Ensured accurate cash handling procedures were followed consistently throughout each shift to maintain financial accountability.

Stylist

Chrome Salon
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
  • Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
  • Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.

Owner

The Beauty Lounge LLC
09.2008 - 06.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.

Education

Trade Certification - Cosmetology

Continental Academie of Hair Design
Manchester, NH

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Hesser College
Manchester, NH

High School Diploma -

Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield, NH

Various Certifications - Plant Identification, Pruning Shrubs And Trees

Udemy Online Academy

Skills

  • Seasonal maintenance
  • Pruning techniques
  • Pest management
  • Sustainable landscaping
  • Greenhouse operations
  • Garden maintenance and installations
  • High end container deco
  • High end seasonal plantings and holiday deco
  • Interacting daily with long time customers
  • On side management and quality control
  • Customer billing
  • Proper watering and maintenance of container and in ground plantings

Timeline

Landscape Gardener

Patten Grounds Care
03.2018 - Current

Stylist

Chrome Salon
06.2016 - 02.2018

Bartender Shift Manager

The Friendly Toast
01.2016 - 04.2018

Owner

The Beauty Lounge LLC
09.2008 - 06.2015

Trade Certification - Cosmetology

Continental Academie of Hair Design

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Hesser College

High School Diploma -

Pittsfield High School

Various Certifications - Plant Identification, Pruning Shrubs And Trees

Udemy Online Academy
CAROLE HOULE