Jamie Jeffrey
Richwood,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Eager to take my career path to the next level.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parks and Forestry Horticulture Technician
City Of Upper Arlington
04.2019 - Current
- Install and maintenance of gardens in city parks and gateways
- Train and supervise seasonal employees
- Knowledge of laws and regulations dealing with pesticides
- Project management of bioswales and prairie habitat, purchase seed mixes
- Assist tree crew with removals and plantings
- Helped keep facilities, equipment and tools operational with regular repairs and proactive maintenance
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing proper pruning techniques and nutrient management
- Supervised volunteer groups during community planting events, fostering environmental stewardship within the local area
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Seasonal Parks Technician
City Of Marysville
04.2018 - 10.2018
- General maintenance of city parks, athletic facilities, Oakdale Cemetery, and city buildings grounds
- Kept gardens weed free
- Pruning of city trees and shrubs
Nursery Worker
Scioto Gardens
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Maintenance of nursery plants including watering, weeding, mulching, and transplanting
- Monitored health of nursery stock
- Pulled plants for orders
- Provided customers with plant recommendations
- Assisted in mixing native soil comprised of topsoil, manure and pine bark mulch for use of transplanting and growing nursery stock
Seasonal Horticulture Technician
City Of Dublin
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Worked on tree crew with certified arborists planting and removing trees in parks (ash removal), use of chipper
- Implemented ash tree injections for preservation of large trees from EAB
- Supervised volunteers for invasive species removal projects and tree plantings
- Operation of water truck for newly installed gardens and planters
- General maintenance and installation of city gardens using hand tools and heavy equipment
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Landscape Design/ Build
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH2009
Skills
- Woody and perennial plant id
- Planning, design, install, and maintenance
- Proper pruning and planting techniques
- Pest and disease management and weed control
- Heavy equipment operation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Affiliations
- International Society of Arborists
- Perennial Plant Association
- Wild Ones Columbus
- Girl Scouts of America
- Village of Richwood Tree Commision
Certification
ISA Certified Arborist OH-6989A
Ohio Dept of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator Core, 6C, 8
Ohio Class A CDL
American Heart Association Heartsaver AED CPR
Timeline
Parks and Forestry Horticulture Technician
City Of Upper Arlington
04.2019 - Current
Seasonal Parks Technician
City Of Marysville
04.2018 - 10.2018
Nursery Worker
Scioto Gardens
03.2013 - 10.2013
Seasonal Horticulture Technician
City Of Dublin
03.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Landscape Design/ Build
Columbus State Community College
ISA Certified Arborist OH-6989A
Ohio Dept of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator Core, 6C, 8
Ohio Class A CDL
American Heart Association Heartsaver AED CPR
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