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Gregory Howe

Pompton Plains

Summary

Lawn care professional with extensive management experience, consistently delivering high-quality landscape services. Proven ability to lead teams, implement effective lawn care programs, and achieve excellent client satisfaction. Focused on collaboration and adaptability, with strong skills in plant health management and resource allocation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lawn Care Manager

Greenwood Tree and Lawn
02.2017 - Current
  • Route and schedule lawn applications, plant health care applications, seedings, aerations, renovations, etc. for crew of 10-12 employees
  • Order and maintain inventory of pesticides and fertilizers for the Lawn Department
  • Maintain Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator License in the State of New Jersey and apply fertilizers and pesticides in accordance to strict schedules and safety procedures
  • Primary point of contact for customer concerns; play an active role in inspecting and diagnosing turf problems; prepare treatment plans
  • Active member of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association

Lawn Technician

TruGreen
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Licensed Pesticide Applicator in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of Connecticut
  • Apply fertilizers and pesticides to lawns according to strict schedules and safety procedures
  • Complete production reports, new sales forms, customer invoice forms, inspection reports, cancel/skip notices
  • Assist in sales to current and potential customers in-person and through telemarketing

Grounds Staff

The Orchards Golf Club
05.2004 - 11.2016
  • Responsibilities include mowing, equipment maintenance, tree cutting, heavy equipment operation, course setup and general course upkeep
  • Assist in record keeping, fertilization, chemical application, watering and syringing, irrigation/drainage installation and repair
  • Manage and assist in aeration and top dressing of tees, greens, and fairways
  • Oversee a crew of 8-15 employees

Assistant Superintendent

Glen Ridge Country Club
03.2012 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for pesticide and fertilizer applications, watering, course setup, and tree cutting
  • Manage a ground staff of 10-20 employees
  • Report to the Greens Committee at meetings and discuss changes and standards
  • Manage and assist in aeration and top dressing of tees, greens, and fairways
  • Obtained the NJ Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Core and 3B) and NJ Fertilizer Applicator License
  • Member of GCSAA - Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and GCSANJ - Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences

University of Massachusetts
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Broadcast Journalism, Minor: History

Quinnipiac University
01.2009

Skills

  • Scheduling coordination
  • Delegation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Project planning
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Worksite safety
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator License, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 56381B: Core, 13, 3A, 3B
  • New Jersey Certified Fertilizer Applicator, C003413
  • DOT Medical Card

Timeline

Lawn Care Manager

Greenwood Tree and Lawn
02.2017 - Current

Lawn Technician

TruGreen
03.2016 - 11.2016

Assistant Superintendent

Glen Ridge Country Club
03.2012 - 09.2015

Grounds Staff

The Orchards Golf Club
05.2004 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Broadcast Journalism, Minor: History

Quinnipiac University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences

University of Massachusetts

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