Clint Cassel
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Horticulture | Arboriculture | Integrated Pest Management
Plant enthusiast and customer service professional with 7+ years of experience of keeping plants and landscapes healthy and beautiful, as well as customers satisfied. Ability to use botanical knowledge alongside research skills to effectively diagnose diseased plants. Proficiency in time management, employee training, and getting the job done.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Planting Crew Manager
Moon Valley Nursery
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Led crew of four delivering and planting trees and shrubs to commercial and residential jobsites all over North Texas
- Was in charge of loading and driving flatbed bed truck with plant material, products, tools, and crew to planting locations in timely manner
- Reviewed invoices and then upon arriving to jobsite, quickly determined safest and most optimal means of installing plant material
- Ensured that vehicle, all tools, and equipment are maintained in good working order
- Acted as face and liaison of company to make every customer interaction 100% satisfactory
- Informed every customer how our scientific planting process along with detailed care instructions on their part will give their new plants the best chance of success
Pest Control Specialist/ Arborist/ Department Trainer
The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided natural pesticide applications with backpack sprayer to prevalent pest population such as, Mealybug, Thrips, Whitefly, and different species of Scale.
- Regularly inspected gardens looking for pests and diseases and constructed detailed reports for caretakers to mitigate those observed risks
- Pruned and washed indoor trees to keep trees manageable and pest free
- Fed plants with correct proportions of fertilizer based on specific plants' needs
- Coordinated team during seasonal color changes and formulated aesthetically pleasing color pattern
- Weekly ran indoor irrigation and repaired Netafim tubing if necessary
- Trained new employees in department standards and company culture.
Horticulturist
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Decreased new-plant costs by bringing forth pruning and propagation techniques to team
- Primarily pruned and watered plant material in designated area
- Assisted in planning and execution of landscape designs
- Cared for koi fish, consisting of daily feedings as well as coin and trash removal from river.
Customer Service Associate/Delivery Driver
Calloway's Nursery
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Usually was first person at store to open, including cleaning and watering
- Strived to reduce return costs by collaborating with customers in selecting landscape plants which could handle the swings of seasonal Texas climate
- Used botanical knowledge to diagnose customers' diseased plant, provide remedy of disease, or assist customer in choosing appropriate replacement based on yard specifications
- Delivered soils and plants to customers' homes via box truck in timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2017
Associate's -
North Lake College
Irving, TX12.2011
Skills
- Pruning and Maintaining Trees and Shrubs
- Diverse Landscaping and Botanical Knowledge
- Insecticides Application
- Applying Fertilizer and Soil Preparation
- Using Hand Tools
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Timely Project Completion
- Operating Heavy Equipment: Skid-steers, Forklift, Boom lift, Reach forklift
Accomplishments
Home Team Hero Award - Dec. 2018
Gaylord Texan
• Distinguished for identifying a snout-nosed weevil outbreak affecting the numerous agaves and yucca on property, potentially saving the company thousands of dollars in damages
Timeline
Planting Crew Manager
Moon Valley Nursery
10.2022 - 12.2023
Pest Control Specialist/ Arborist/ Department Trainer
The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
05.2019 - 10.2022
Horticulturist
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
07.2017 - 05.2019
Customer Service Associate/Delivery Driver
Calloway's Nursery
03.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
University of North Texas
Associate's -
North Lake College
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