Jade Castillo
Waipahu,HI
Summary
Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more than 15 weekly jobs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Garden Designer
ZenScape, LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Rendered designs with manual and computer-aided methods.
- Consulted with clients and analyzed locations to develop concepts.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
- Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens.
- Sourced high-quality trees, bushes, grass seed or sod, fertilizer and other supplies to complete new installations.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, edible gardens and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Completed special projects such as recreational designs and site rehabilitations.
- Negotiated and fulfilled maintenance contracts for ongoing care.
- Maintained grounds by hand pruning, weeding and general clean-up.
- Expert operator of excavation equipment including skid steer, tractor and Dingo.
Landscape Gardener
Self-Employed
04.2010 - 12.2021
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Laid down and spread loam and garden soil to prepare spaces for vegetable gardens, planted seeds and cultivated vegetables.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Applied weed and natural pest control applications to plants improving appearance.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Advised property owners on appropriate types of plants for specific soil and landscape.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
Education
Master Gardener - Sustainable Horticulture (PNW Gardening)
Washington State University Extension
Bremerton WANo Degree - Small Business Management
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Ramon Valley High School
Danville, CAAssociate of Arts - Landscape Garden Design
New York Institute of Art And Design
New York, NY12.2023
Master Gardener - Sustainable Horticulture (Tropical)
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2023
Skills
- Professional Client Consulting & Communications
- Site Analysis
- Hand-Drawn Design Proficiency
- Meticulous Grounds Maintenance
- Strong Computer Skills Including Social Media
- Planting Flowers, Bushes, Trees and Edible Gardens
- Pesticide, Disease Control & Fertilizer Application
- Pruning and Maintaining Trees
- Safe Use of Hand Tools & Power Equipment Use
- Time Management
- Softscape & Hardscape Project Design and Installation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Responsible and Punctual
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Master Garden Designer
ZenScape, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Landscape Gardener
Self-Employed
04.2010 - 12.2021
Master Gardener - Sustainable Horticulture (PNW Gardening)
Washington State University Extension
No Degree - Small Business Management
Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma -
San Ramon Valley High School
Associate of Arts - Landscape Garden Design
New York Institute of Art And Design
Master Gardener - Sustainable Horticulture (Tropical)
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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