Crystal Tackett
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Skilled landscape design professional with strong background in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. Emphasis on innovative design, project management, and sustainable solutions. Known for effective collaboration within teams and adaptability to evolving project needs. Expertise in horticulture, site planning, and customer relations ensures consistently high-quality results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Landscape Consultant
Crystal Tackett Landscape Services
Orlando, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Utilized CAD software to create detailed plans and 3D renderings for projects.
- Developed and implemented sustainable horticultural practices to enhance landscapes and gardens.
- Managed landscape design projects from concept through completion, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines.
- Established relationships with suppliers to source plants and materials at competitive prices while ensuring quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of landscaped areas to identify issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Performed regular property walk-throughs with clients to assess current conditions discuss potential improvements or modifications.
Account Manager
CEPRA Landscape
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Manage and oversee job specific performance
- Partner with Production Manager to manage multiple crews to include maintenance schedules and production while driving quality and efficiency
- Foster and maintain customer relationships within a dedicated portfolio while managing account budgets to ensure financial objectives are met
- Create and execute proposals for landscape enhancement sales and upgrades
- Provide proactive solutions to clients to address any landscape needs
- Ensure crews have the proper equipment, tools, and supplies
- Manage production vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools, and supplies ensuring accurate inventory and timely maintenance
Horticultural Lead
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, Florida
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Lead team of 7 in a specific work area to maintain all guest standards.
- Responsible for maintenance of shrub, vine, ground cover and turf maintenance, including decision making on method, timing, and tools.
- Responsible for culture and care of specialty crops including
- Responsible for bedding plant selection, care and layout.
- Performs diagnosis of plant nutrition and pest control needs, fertilization and herbicide.
- Performs landscape rehabilitation, including demolition and installation.
Project Manager
Premier landscapes organization
Orange County, Florida
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently
- Understanding of contracts and scope of work
- Prepare change orders
- Manage sub-contractors
- Order and manage materials
- Communication and coordination with clients, general contractors and landscape architects
- Read plans, create layouts and execute the project
- Direct foreman and crews in work areas such as irrigation, planting, outdoor lighting, masonry, and carpentry.
Account Manager
Upland Lawn Care
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned commercial maintenance clients
- Conduct regular site visits, property walks, and client meetings
- Oversee field execution in collaboration with production teams
- Identify enhancement opportunities and close upgrade work
- Manage renewals and drive year-over-year contract growth
- Maintain budgets, job costing, and service quality standards
- Resolve client issues quickly and professionally
- Support team scheduling, reporting, and coordination with other departments
Landscape and Nursery Manager
Forest Hills landscaping and Tree farm
Kissimmee, FL
01.2003 - 01.2020
- Perform responsibilities safely, on time, and within budget
- Act as the main point of contact for all nursery transactions.
- Interact with all levels of personnel.
- Source and purchase plant/ tree material for upcoming landscape projects or resale.
- Arrange and manage shipping and logistics.
- Manage nursery inventory, implement BMPs for nursery product storage, handling, and installation.
- Organize, maintain, and control the quality of overall nursery.
Education
A.S. Degree - Horticulture Specialization, Plant Science and Agricultural Technology
Valencia College
12.2020
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Client relationships
Certification
- Notary Public State of Florida 09/2021
- Best Management Practices/ Florida Green Industries Florida Department of Environmental Protection 08/2021
- Florida Certified Horticulture Professional Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) 09/2002
Timeline
Independent Landscape Consultant
Crystal Tackett Landscape Services
09.2025 - Current
Account Manager
CEPRA Landscape
07.2024 - 09.2025
Horticultural Lead
Universal Orlando Resort
07.2022 - 07.2024
Project Manager
Premier landscapes organization
03.2021 - 06.2022
Account Manager
Upland Lawn Care
01.2020 - 03.2021
Landscape and Nursery Manager
Forest Hills landscaping and Tree farm
01.2003 - 01.2020
A.S. Degree - Horticulture Specialization, Plant Science and Agricultural Technology
Valencia College