JB Mason
East Canton,OH
Summary
Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Greenhouse Manager
Kent State University Salem
Salem, OH
05.2025 - Current
- Ordered plants and nursery merchandise and maintained marketable inventory across seasons.
- Inspected nursery and equipment for signs of disrepair and coordinated repairs and replacements.
- Assigned team work schedules, delegated commensurate with staff member skills and monitored and evaluated performance.
- Maintained greenhouse records and documentation.
Conservation Corps Member
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained public and private lands for optimal use and implemented fire safety prevention strategies to protect homes, businesses and individuals.
- Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees.
- Evaluated sites and devised strategic plans for rebalancing ecologies with native and non-invasive species.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Landscape Technician
Turfscape Inc.
Twinsburg, OH
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
Greenhouse Worker
Scioto Blooms Greenhouse
Commercial Point, OH
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Horticulture
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2025
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Quality control standards
- Plant cultivation
- Landscaping
- Chainsaw operation
- Environmental education
- Physical fitness
Certification
- Wilderness First Aid Training - 2 years
- Certified Class A Feller - 2 years
- Certified Firefighter
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Greenhouse Manager
Kent State University Salem
05.2025 - Current
Conservation Corps Member
Appalachian Conservation Corps
05.2024 - 08.2024
Landscape Technician
Turfscape Inc.
05.2023 - 12.2023
Greenhouse Worker
Scioto Blooms Greenhouse
02.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Horticulture
Kent State University