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Catherine Ahern

Orleans,MA

Summary

After 12 years of working in the restaurant industry in CA, I moved back to MA, and I am looking to establish a career as a gardener/landscaper. I started a gardening business in Sebastopol, CA four years ago and love working outside. I earned a naturalist certification in California and practice environmentally friendly gardening techniques, including composting and sustainable practices. While I have honed and specialized my gardening skills, I am willing and eager to stay updated on new gardening techniques, plant varieties, and industry trends through ongoing education and training.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catherine's Gardening

Self-Employed
Sebastopol, CA
04.2020 - 11.2024
  • Established customers and maintained positive working relations with my clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of all services rendered including client information and payments received.
  • Advised customers on suitable plants based on location and conditions such as sunlight and water availability.
  • Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers and foliage.
  • Prepared and maintained flower beds and lawns by weeding, mulching, pruning, and trimming plants using organic materials.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Operated power tools such as mowers, edgers, blowers, trimmers.
  • Identified and treated pests and diseases affecting plants.
  • Adjusted amount of water consumption using drip irrigation methods to prevent waste.

Manager

Handline Restaurant
Sebastopol, CA
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Balanced an array of duties while managing the front of house staff and ensuring customers were provided with an unparalleled dining experience.
  • Trained new staff on Handline's culture which was centered on teamwork, positive customer experiences, and a focus on bringing fresh, organic seasonal dishes to our community.
  • Responded immediately to dissatisfied customers, actively listened to their concerns and offered resolutions leaving customers feeling heard, valued, and in the end, positive about their overall experience.

Server

What the Shuck BBQ Oysters
Sonoma, CA
05.2015 - 03.2020
  • Delivered exceptional, fast, and friendly service in a unique environment.
  • Trained new staff on guest expectations, proper food handling, safety protocols and procedures.
  • Effectively managed food service in a high-paced environment ensuring customer satisfaction.

General Manager

Prost! German Pubs Inc.
Seattle, WA
09.2009 - 04.2012
  • Maintained daily books, employee schedule, POS system, inventory, and purchase journal.
  • Analyzed weekly profit/loss statements to identify opportunities for reducing operating costs to increase our profit margin.
  • Surpassed projected sales goals by 12% within the first 90 days of management; exceeded annual sales goals by 24% during first year of management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Ethnobotony

The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
05-2009

Skills

  • Tree Pruning
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Team Collaboration and Cooperation
  • Trimming and Edging Flower Beds
  • Cultivating Soil
  • Garden Planning and Cultivation
  • Pest Control
  • Seasonal Planting
  • Soil Preparation
  • Project Design
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Certified Naturalist, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2014

Timeline

Manager

Handline Restaurant
07.2021 - 10.2023

Catherine's Gardening

Self-Employed
04.2020 - 11.2024

Server

What the Shuck BBQ Oysters
05.2015 - 03.2020

General Manager

Prost! German Pubs Inc.
09.2009 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Ethnobotony

The Evergreen State College

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