David Van Hook
Franklin,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horticulturist/Children's Garden Foreman
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in installation and maintenence of 54 acres and 10 distinct gardens
- Aided in greenhouse plant production
- Operated a wide array of gardening tools, equipment and vehicles.
- Inspected gardens to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
Ground Crew Member
Solstice Tree Care LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted Arborist in rigging, bracing, pruning and removal of residential trees
- Implementing work zone safety procedures
- Properly maintained and operated equipment such as hand tools, chainsaw, clippers, and reciprocating saws
- Managed inventory levels of essential supplies such as fuel additives and ground support equipment parts, minimizing operational disruptions due to stockouts.
Landscaping and Hardscaping Laborer
Green Shovel Landscaping Company
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed complex landscaping duties such as pruning plants, trim scrubs, maintain flower beds, and lawn maintenance
- Assisted with the installation of pavers, concrete slabs, and the development or maintenance of retaining walls.
Gardener Crew Leader
Gardening by Tess
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Implementation of Landscape designs, garden maintenance, seasonal garden and yard cleanup
- Designed, crafted and installed custom garden beds for residential and commercial customers.
Tournament & Outside Operations Manager
Arrowhead Golf Course
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Planned, coordinated, and hosted 300+ private, public, and charity golf tournaments
- Management of all outside service staff which included hiring, training, coaching and development of team members.
Service Manager
Howl At The Moon
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
Medic/EMT-B for Airborne Infantry Platoon
Military, U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Emergency and routine medical provider for 40 infantry personnel both in garrison and combat environments.
- Managed medical supply inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and medications for optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring timely access to vital information for informed decision-making in patient care.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Biology -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2019
Skills
- Plant identification
- Plant Selection
- Garden maintenance
- Soil Management
- Pruning Techniques
- Garden Bed Preparation
- Indoor Plant Care
- Pest Control
- Greenhouse Operations
- Hardscape Installation
- Plant breeding
- Hydroponics Expertise
- Aquaponics Knowledge
- Organic Gardening
Certification
- Organic farming, Veterans to Farmers - 2015
- Hydroponic vegetable production, Veterans to Farmers - 2015
Timeline
Horticulturist/Children's Garden Foreman
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
01.2023 - 11.2023
Ground Crew Member
Solstice Tree Care LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
Landscaping and Hardscaping Laborer
Green Shovel Landscaping Company
04.2017 - 04.2018
Gardener Crew Leader
Gardening by Tess
03.2014 - 05.2015
Tournament & Outside Operations Manager
Arrowhead Golf Course
05.2012 - 05.2014
Service Manager
Howl At The Moon
07.2007 - 01.2011
Medic/EMT-B for Airborne Infantry Platoon
Military, U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelors of Science in Biology -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Organic farming, Veterans to Farmers - 2015
- Hydroponic vegetable production, Veterans to Farmers - 2015
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