Devin Osborn
Columbus,OH
Summary
Hardworking professional with adaptive skills in horticulture and landscaping with a strong desire to learn new skills and improve knowledge. Committed to worksite safety. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim, and protect park greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Mission Oaks Gardens
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Mowing, edging, and leaf blowing
- Pruning trees and shrubs to ensure healthy growth and aesthetics
- Regularly patrolling the park to collect litter and debris.
- Emptying trash receptacles and ensuring they are clean and properly maintained.
- Sweeping and cleaning pathways, trails, and sidewalks.
- Performing routine maintenance on groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
- Interacting with park visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
Landscaper
Boutique Garden Designs LLc
05.2022 - Current
- Implementing landscape plans based on employer and client preferences, site conditions, and environmental factors.
- Performing tasks such as planting flowers, shrubs, and trees, and installing irrigation systems.
- Conducting regular maintenance activities, including edging, weeding, mulching, leaf removal.
- Pruning and shaping trees and shrubs to promote healthy growth and enhance visual appeal.
- Installing and maintaining hardscape features such as patios, and walkways.
- Operating and maintaining landscaping equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to create a secure work environment for oneself and others.
Gardener
Inniswood Metro Gardens
11.2021 - Current
- Maintaining and caring for plants, trees, and shrubs within the park.
- Pruning, trimming, and shaping plants to ensure they are healthy and aesthetically pleasing.
- Planting new vegetation and flowers to enhance the park's appearance.
- Monitoring and controlling pests and diseases that may affect the park's greenery.
- Operating and maintaining gardening equipment such chainsaws, trimmers, leaf blowers, bobcat and park work vehicles.
- Irrigating plants and ensuring proper hydration levels.
- Participating in landscape design projects and implementing landscape plans.
- Collaborating with other park staff to ensure the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the park.
- Providing information and assistance to park visitors regarding plants and gardening practices.
- Leading weekly volunteer work sessions on park grounds.
- Maintaining greenhouse plant material through winter and early spring to prepare for transport to grounds at the start of the season.
- Scouting and identifying pest insects in the greenhouse to administer beneficial insect to counter them.
- Nonnative Invasive plant species removal.
- Designing and planting decorative spring pots.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Wildlife Conservation
Zane State College
Zanesville, OH12.2019
Skills
- Jobsite Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Garden maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Landscape maintenance
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Using hand tools and power tools
- Planting flowers and shrubs
- Pest Management
- Seasonal Planting
Timeline
Landscaper
Boutique Garden Designs LLc
05.2022 - Current
Gardener
Inniswood Metro Gardens
11.2021 - Current
Groundskeeper
Mission Oaks Gardens
03.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Wildlife Conservation
Zane State College