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Landscape DesignerWork Type
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On-SiteLocation: Raleigh, NC, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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Donald Rackley
Lead Caterer
Raleigh,NC
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Summary
Detail-oriented Landscape Design and Construction Management student at NC State University, graduating December 2027. Experienced in landscape work and construction, with academic training in design development, site analysis, and sustainable practices. Proven skills in material and plant selection, site inventory, and landscape maintenance, ready to contribute practical experience and academic knowledge to a professional environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Lead
Rocky Top Catering
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised service staff, assigning duties and maintaining consistent guest experience standards.
- Coordinated catering setups, service flow, and breakdowns for private events and functions.
- Communicated event details with culinary and sales teams to ensure accurate execution.
- Verified order accuracy, special requests, and timing for off-site and on-site catering.
Landscape Crew Leader
Baker's Pro. Lawncare
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Maintained landscape areas through mowing, trimming, and edging to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers according to design plans to ensure proper growth and alignment with project vision.
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers according to design plans.
- Collaborated with team members to complete landscape projects on schedule, ensuring quality standards were met.
Stocker/Register
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Stocked shelves with products to maximize customer availability.
- Organized backroom inventory for quick retrieval and timely restocking.
- Assisted customers in locating items and offering relevant product information.
- Collaborated with team members to execute product displays and promotions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Landscape Design
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2027
Minor - Religious Studies
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Friendly and personable
- Event coordination
- Event logistics
- Graphic design software
- Visual presentation
- Promotional materials
Course Work
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Design-Build
- Planting Design
- Site Analysis & Inventory
- Plant Identification
- Soil Science
- Urban Soils
- Turfgrass Management
- Horticulture
- Landscape Construction
- Estimating & Bidding
Affiliations
NC State University - Department of Horticultural Science / Landscape Design
Dawg Pack - Showing students from UGA our nurseries and going there to learn theirs
Cru, NC State University - Participant
Timeline
Catering Lead
Rocky Top Catering
10.2025 - Current
Landscape Crew Leader
Baker's Pro. Lawncare
05.2023 - 07.2025
Stocker/Register
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Landscape Design
North Carolina State University
Minor - Religious Studies
North Carolina State University