Fiona Foster
East Aurora,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable grounds maintenance professional with solid background in maintaining diverse outdoor spaces. Proven ability to manage and execute various landscaping tasks, including lawn care, tree trimming, and seasonal planting. Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment and ensuring health and aesthetic appeal of green areas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Country Club of Buffalo-NY
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained and manicured golf course grounds, including fairways, greens, tees, and roughs
- Operated various equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and edgers to ensure proper turf care
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as irrigation system operation and repair
- Assisted in the renovation projects of bunkers, tee boxes, and other areas of the golf course
- Participated in daily setup of the golf course by placing tee markers, flags, cups, and hazard stakes
Server
Country Club of Buffalo-NY
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders to customers
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by promptly clearing tables, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies as needed
- Provided exceptional service to VIP guests, including personalized recommendations and attention to detail
- Trained new staff members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and customer service standards
- Developed strong relationships with regular patrons, enhancing overall guest satisfaction and loyalty.
Childcare Provider
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Babysitting and taking care of children for various families
- Light housework, cooking and teaching skills for children from ages 1-14
- Taking care of families at as early as 5 am
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development progress and address concerns effectively.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Homeschooled children from the ages of 5 to 9 years old
Hostess/Server
Arriba Tortilla
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Organizing and cleaning tables
- Clear communication with servers and kitchen staff
- Customer service
- Effectively taking orders and communication with guests of the restaurant
- Maintaining a flow in the workspace
- Trained new hostesses on operational procedures and customer service standards.
Hostess
The Globe Restaurant
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed seating placements and prepared tables
- Directed and helped servers to and with their tables
- Answered all telephone calls
- Greeted customers
- Always available for assistance to help servers, cooks and guests
Pharmacy Clerk
Larwoods Pharmacy
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted patients with medicinal needs
- Advised instructions for prescriptions
- Inventory orders and stocking
- Organized prescriptions
- Register experience, opening and closing the store
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2026
Skills
- Childcare experience
- Time management
- Food handling
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Customer engagement
- Serving Experience
- Effective communication
- Horticulture
- Turf care management
- Equipment operation
- Irrigation systems
- Landscape maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Power tool proficiency
- Heavy lifting
- Plant identification
Accomplishments
Created and currently manage a kitchen scale vegetable garden for a highly rated kitchen staff.
Languages
French - Intermediate
Interests
- Backpacking and Hiking
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Participate in women's rugby at the University at Buffalo, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Gardening
Extracurricular activities
- Women's Rugby
- UB Cultural Fusion Club
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Country Club of Buffalo-NY
05.2025 - Current
Server
Country Club of Buffalo-NY
05.2024 - Current
Hostess/Server
Arriba Tortilla
06.2023 - 08.2023
Hostess
The Globe Restaurant
03.2022 - 08.2022
Childcare Provider
08.2021 - 03.2024
Pharmacy Clerk
Larwoods Pharmacy
08.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
University At Buffalo