Garrett Diemel
Bluffton,South Carolina
Summary
Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail. Outgoing civil engineering student pursuing flexible seasonal employment. Hardworking and reliable worker with strong ability in multiple tasks. Offering quick and clean work. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Coastal Shores Landscape And Property Maintenance
Bluffton , SC
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks and large and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
General Maintenance Worker
Berkley Hall Golf Course
Bluffton , SC
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws and grinders safely and efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts for machines and requested additional supplies when needed.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Cleaned up debris from construction sites.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of trash properly and sweeping floors regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Replaced worn or damaged components on machines using hand tools or powered tools.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry work, drywall repair and plumbing repairs.
Sales Associate
Nike
Bluffton, SC
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Education
Civil Engineering
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2027
High School Diploma -
May River High School
Bluffton, SC05-2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Workplace Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Money Handling
- Following Instructions
- Residential Landscaping
- Lawn Care
- Hardscape Installation
- Planting
- Jobsite Safety
- Sprinkler System Maintenance
- Landscape Design
- Grounds Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Processing Equipment Operation
- Machinery Maintenance
- Experience in Seafood Processing
- Great Hand-Eye Coordination
- Knowledge of Fish Species
- Meat Cutting
- Cutting Safety
- Product Packaging
- Deboning
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
Affiliations
- Avid Outdoorsman
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Wild Game processing
- Physical health
- Sports
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
- Senior football team captain
- 3.9 High School GPA
- South Carolina Hope Scholarship
Timeline
General Maintenance Worker
Berkley Hall Golf Course
05.2023 - 09.2023
Landscaper
Coastal Shores Landscape And Property Maintenance
05.2022 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Nike
03.2022 - 05.2023
Civil Engineering
University of South Carolina - Columbia
High School Diploma -
May River High School
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