Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Eduardo Cortes

Horticulture
Compton,CA

Summary

Dynamic landscape professional with extensive experience at California State University Fullerton, adept at managing teams and enhancing grounds. Proven ability to interpret landscaping plans and operate equipment effectively. Skilled in fostering employee engagement and driving operational excellence, ensuring high-quality maintenance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Groundsworker

CSUF
05.2024 - Current

Supervise a team of four specialists who are responsible for tree trimming, irrigation and pest control.

Provide staff assistance to other leads throughout the department.

Train and instruct staff members for future projects.

Provide assistance and support to management for renovation and development of green spaces.

Provide support to the President's office for landscape and

grounds needs.

Operated various types of heavy machinery safely and effectively to complete assigned tasks.

Groundsworker

California State University Fullerton
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Responsible for grooming and maintaining sports fields.
  • Lined and painted fields for different sports activities either by hand or robot.
  • Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Assisted as interim lead for four months.

Garden Center Manager

Armstrong Garden Centers
11.1995 - 06.2021
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Education

Associate Of Science - Horticulture Science

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
09.1989 - 01.1994

Skills

Able to manage over 20 employees

Ability to read and interpret landscaping plans and blue prints

Worked on lawn aeration

Landscape equipment operation and maintenance

Ability to fertilize and irrigate sports fields

Well versed on plant physiology and identification

Certification

Ccn-Pro

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Over saw 20,600 square feet of installation and removal of sod for sports fields.
  • Efficiently staffed 10 team members for special events.
  • Ability to train team members for specific tasks.
  • Employee of the quarter recognition.
  • Designed and assisted with sourcing and installation of plants throughout campus.

Timeline

Lead Groundsworker

CSUF
05.2024 - Current

Groundsworker

California State University Fullerton
05.2023 - 05.2024

Garden Center Manager

Armstrong Garden Centers
11.1995 - 06.2021

Associate Of Science - Horticulture Science

El Camino College
09.1989 - 01.1994
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