Jamie Brown
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Reliable candidate bringing years of experience to the table. Industrious and committed, Jamie possesses the skills needed for multitasking and managing time well. Jamie is driven to apply unfailing work ethic and will add immediate value to the work place.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HORSE FACILITY ASSISTANT
Jody And Charlie Gates
08.2023 - Current
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and to support horse well-being.
- Examined 9 horses for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Enhanced horse well-being through attentive care, proper feeding, and occasional grooming.
- Orally administered prescribed medications and treatments under owner guidance.
PET AND PROPERTY CARETAKER
SELF EMPLOYED
03.2023 - Current
- Promoted sense of security among clients by consistently being punctual, reliable, responsible, accountable in fulfilling all assigned duties within agreed time frames.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Collected, forwarded or signed for mail, packages, or home services and maintained appearance of activity at client residence.
- Collaborated closely with approximately 25 clients regarding requirements or requests pertaining to property maintenance or pet care management.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized house and pet sitting services.
BARTENDER
THE SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
RANCH HAND
SUNNY RANCH
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored waterways, trails and roads throughout property, repaired and maintained as needed.
- Monitored residential structures on property, repaired and maintained as needed.
- Operated tractors and snow cat with various implements for snow removal on trails and roadways.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Worked directly with owner as part of small team performing tasks in-house such as dog, cat and exotic bird care.
- Worked in-office assisting ranch general manager with administrative tasks and guest relations.
- Major accomplishments in this position: reviving formerly unused greenhouse to provide fresh greens and vegetables for owners year-round and learning to efficiently manage my time while wearing many hats at once.
MANAGER (2 SEASONS) | BARTENDER (1 SEASON)
GWYN'S HIGH ALPINE
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Manager: Managed team of 15-20 individuals in high-paced food service setting.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained communication with kitchen to provide quality meals in timely manner.
- Bartender: Served over 100 customers daily in constantly busy environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and filled all requests accurately and in timely manner.
PLANT HEALTHCARE FOREMAN
ASPEN TREE SERVICE
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Lead operator of one of four plant health care trucks.
- Visited client homes in Aspen area, evaluated tree and shrub health, and safely applied pesticides, fertilizer or other remedies as applicable.
- Followed designated and varying route of about 7 properties per day with one other employee who assisted in necessary plant health tasks.
- Trained team members in proper application of pesticides and fertilizers to enhance safety of staff members and protect beneficial insects.
- Provided daily detailed reports with recommendations for future care.
- Maintained clean and organized work site, demonstrating professionalism and respect for property owners throughout each project's duration.
- Operated chainsaws, stump grinders and chippers in safe and effective manner.
FARM MARKET SALES
ELA FAMILY FARMS
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Represented rural farm at markets throughout city of Denver selling produce to dozens of daily consumers.
- Improved sales revenue through effective marketing strategies and promotional events.
- Trained new employees effective sales techniques and general operations including product inventories and cash handling.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring well-stocked and organized market booth.
INTERIOR FOLIAGE TECHNICIAN
BRISTOL BOTANICS
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Maintained health and appearance of large variety of tropical foliage plants in approximately 40 offices and lobbies throughout Denver region.
- Sole caretaker of hydroponic vertical living walls in high profile offices.
- Acted as face of company, building and maintaining rapport with clients at each account.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
WESTLANDS RANCH
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked outside daily restoring property from winter months in preparation for summer visits from ownership.
- Utilized greenhouse growing variety of annual flowers and herbs for use by kitchen staff and for living arrangements.
SALES
MAXIMUM GROW GARDENING
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Built and maintained various types of hydroponic grow systems including nutrient film technique, deep water culture, aquaponic, and aeroponic.
- Educated on sustainable growing practices, pest and disease identification and management.
- Contributed to execution of local marketing strategies.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service to 20-30 customers daily.
RESEARCH INTERN
PURDUE HORTICULTURE GREENHOUSE
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Designed and executed experiment that tested sponsor's product against 3 industry standards for hydroponic growing.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced detailed reports.
- Major accomplishments include: maintaining detailed data log, writing in-depth report and hosting formal and private tour for sponsors.
GARDEN CENTER SALES
HUBINGER LANDSCAPING CORPORATION
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Educated and assisted customers with plant material selection.
- Identified weeds, pests and plant diseases brought in by customers and suggested management plan for home landscapes.
- Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water, and nutrition.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Restocked shelves with new plants each day and rotated stock for optimal appearance.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Designed and planted seasonal arrangements, wreaths and holiday decor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette05.2015
CORE 40 DIPLOMA -
CROWN POINT HIGH SCHOOL
Crown Point06.2010
Skills
- Quick Study
- Highly Observant
- Team Management
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Trustworthy and Confidential
- Multitasking Abilities
- Tractor and Skid Loader Operation
- Hand Tool, Power Tool and Chainsaw Operation
- Landscape Equipment Operation
- Diverse Plant Knowledge
- Pest Management
Certification
QUALIFIED SUPERVISOR | COLORADO DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE #36265
References
- Charlie Gates, Owner, GATES HORSE FACILITY: (505) 975-1237
- Jenny Hunt, Long-Term Personal Client: (908) 385-9409
- Jen Grimes, Supervisor, ASPEN TREE SERVICE: 970.987.2379, jen@myaspentree.com
- Whitney Gordon-Stalker, Supervisor, GWYN'S HIGH ALPINE: 970.309.5333, gwynshighalpine@gmail.com
- Luis Rodriguez, Supervisor, BRISTOL BOTANICS: 614.313.7112
- Rob Eddy, Supervisor, PURDUE HORTICULTURE GREENHOUSE: 765.607.3412, robeddy92@gmail.com
- Brian Hart, Supervisor, HUBINGER LANDSCAPING CORPORATION: 219.405.9877
Timeline
HORSE FACILITY ASSISTANT
Jody And Charlie Gates
08.2023 - Current
PET AND PROPERTY CARETAKER
SELF EMPLOYED
03.2023 - Current
BARTENDER
THE SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA
09.2021 - 11.2022
RANCH HAND
SUNNY RANCH
06.2020 - 09.2021
MANAGER (2 SEASONS) | BARTENDER (1 SEASON)
GWYN'S HIGH ALPINE
12.2017 - 03.2020
PLANT HEALTHCARE FOREMAN
ASPEN TREE SERVICE
10.2017 - 12.2019
FARM MARKET SALES
ELA FAMILY FARMS
06.2016 - 10.2017
INTERIOR FOLIAGE TECHNICIAN
BRISTOL BOTANICS
10.2015 - 10.2017
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
WESTLANDS RANCH
06.2015 - 09.2015
SALES
MAXIMUM GROW GARDENING
10.2013 - 06.2015
RESEARCH INTERN
PURDUE HORTICULTURE GREENHOUSE
05.2013 - 08.2013
GARDEN CENTER SALES
HUBINGER LANDSCAPING CORPORATION
05.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
CORE 40 DIPLOMA -
CROWN POINT HIGH SCHOOL