Gilberto Acosta
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Landscaping professional with extensive hands-on experience in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor environments. Successfully managed various landscaping projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, with reliable skills in plant care, irrigation systems, and landscape design.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
General Landscaper
Freelance/Self Employed
Phoenix, AZ
09.2001 - 08.2026
- I have been working as a landscaper for over 30 years. I have worked for multiple companies. Assisted in construction projects, applying landscaping knowledge to complement building efforts.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent follow-up on project progress.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by selecting appropriate plants, materials, and design elements based on client preferences.
- Delivered successful landscape projects within tight deadlines while adhering to client specifications and budget constraints.
- Enhanced curb appeal by performing routine landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and pruning.
- Performed preventative tree care through regular pruning, disease management, and hazard assessments.
- Collaborated with clients to develop personalized landscape plans that met their aesthetic preferences and budget constraints.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistent communication throughout the project life cycle from planning to final walkthrough.
- Maintained positive relationships with suppliers for reliable access to high-quality plant materials at competitive prices.
Landscaper
Yavapai Landscaping Prescott
Prescott, AZ
02.1990 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with clients to determine landscape preferences and requirements.
- Designed and implemented landscape layouts to enhance outdoor aesthetics.
- Operated landscaping equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and safety protocols were followed.
- Trained junior landscapers on techniques for planting, pruning, and maintenance tasks.
- Led a team in executing large-scale landscaping projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
Education
High school diploma -
Escuela Secundaria General Heroes De Caborca
Caborca, Mexico05-1985
Skills
- Mowing
- English
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscaping
- Lawn care
- Groundskeeping
- Spanish
- Hardscape installation
- Tree planting
- Garden design
- Water feature installation
Timeline
General Landscaper
Freelance/Self Employed
09.2001 - 08.2026
Landscaper
Yavapai Landscaping Prescott
02.1990 - 06.2001
High school diploma -
Escuela Secundaria General Heroes De Caborca