Dustin Gilseth
Sheywest Garden Center
Fargo
3
years of professional experience
Horticulture professional with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture focused on Business & Production and hands-on experience in garden center operations, plant production, retail sales, customer education, and landscape maintenance. Experienced in plant identification, plant health, seasonal production, inventory management, and working directly with customers and growers. Seeking to apply my experience in greenhouse production, plant health, seasonal crop planning, and garden center operations in a greenhouse management role.
Work History
Horticulturist
2 Years 4 Months- Provide customers with knowledgeable recommendations regarding plant selection, cultural requirements, pest and disease identification, and general plant health.
- Maintain and care for a wide range of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and greenhouse-grown plants throughout the growing season.
- Diagnose common plant health problems and recommend appropriate cultural or treatment practices.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, pricing, merchandising, and maintaining live plant inventory.
- Educate customers and staff on plant care, landscape applications, and successful growing practices.
- Assist with landscape planting and maintenance projects while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
- Train new employees in plant care, garden center operations, and product knowledge.
- Lead or assist additional classes, demonstrations, and seasonal garden center events.
- Provided expert advice
- Instructed staff on proper equipment use to ensure safety and efficiency in horticulture tasks.
Clothing Specialist
1 Year 7 Months- provided customer - focuses service in a fast paced retail environment.
- Assisted customers with product selection by identifying individual needs and providing knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintained organized, attractive, and well-stocked merchandise displays.
- Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
- worked collaboratively with team members to maintain department standards and meet operational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture & Urban Ag.
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture
Skills
Plant identification & Selection
Plant health & Diagnosis
Plant Propagation
Fertility & Fertilizer Management
Landscape installation & Maintenance
Seasonal Plant Production
Inventory Management
Customer Education & Consultant
Employee Training
Retail Operations
Merchandising
Indoor plant care
Timeline
Horticulturist
Sheywest Garden Center
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Clothing Specialist
Scheels Sporting Goods
09.2023 - 04.2025Read More
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science from Horticulture & Urban Ag.
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Dakota College At Bottineau
Associate of Applied Science from Horticulture
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