Ellenor Whitehead
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Dependable and detail oriented professional who is passionate about growing and learning new skills. Strong foundation in farming operations and crop management. Consistently delivers high-quality results through strong collaboration and adaptability to changing tasks and conditions. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and effective communication within team settings. Eager to contribute expertise in maintaining operations, communicating with team and customers, and supporting overall productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Team Member
Greatscapes of Virginia
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining a high level of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained exterior and interior plants in a variety of locations including office building, residences, warehouse, etc
- Collaborated with coworkers to schedule day to day task and large installations
- Decorated and set up Christmas decorations in large businesses, hotels, residences, and outdoor spaces
- Installed and maintained exterior landscaping through digging, planting, watering, pruning, and designing
Farm Hand
Leatherwood Farms Llc
Louisa, VA
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Improved soil health by systematically rotating crops, fostering sustainable farming environment.
- Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices, fostering knowledgeable and safety-conscious team.
- Worked independently on seed starting, transplanting, weeding, pruning, harvesting, and preparing flowers for sale
- Worked farmers markets by setting up, preparing bouquets, managing sales
Greenhouse Worker
Strange’s Florist, Greenhouse, and Garden Center
Short Pump, VA
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Improved overall greenhouse efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Facilitated smooth workflow among team members through clear communication and effective delegation of responsibilities.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective watering and fertilization techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service when assisting visitors with plant selections or answering questions about care instructions.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Horticulture
J Sargent Reynolds Community College
Goochland, VA05.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Workload prioritization
- Project and time management
- Floral design
- Task delighting
- Sustainable agriculture
- Soil preparation
- Crop harvesting
Timeline
Operations Team Member
Greatscapes of Virginia
09.2022 - Current
Greenhouse Worker
Strange’s Florist, Greenhouse, and Garden Center
06.2021 - 09.2022
Farm Hand
Leatherwood Farms Llc
03.2021 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science - Horticulture
J Sargent Reynolds Community College