Jennifer H. Hibbard
North Stonington,CT
Summary
A seasoned Head Gardener at Great Neck Country Club, I bring a blend of creativity in garden design and a strong work ethic, ensuring high-quality maintenance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in team collaboration and adaptability, my leadership in volunteer recruitment and expertise in sales have consistently enhanced property aesthetics and client relations. Seasoned Head Gardener with a background in managing large gardens, estates and public spaces. Possess strong horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills along with experience in design, planning and maintenance activities. Skilled at leading teams to ensure high-quality garden aesthetics while demonstrating sustainability initiatives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Gardener
Great Neck Country Club
Waterford, CT
04.2017 - Current
- Planted bulbs, shrubs, perennials, and cutting gardens to enhance the property.
- Designed existing and new beds
- Planted containers
- Garden maintenance
- Pruning
Volunteer Work
Seaport Community Church
Groton, CT
02.2012 - Current
- Processing monthly schedule for Greeting
- Attend leadership meeting
- Recruiting new team members
- Serve with the Greeting team
Sales Representative
Prides Corner Farm, Inc.
Lebanon, CT
03.1999 - 02.2011
- Recommend plant material and products most suitable to customers needs
- Collaborate with other departments to process orders pickup or shipment
- Awareness of pay history of customer base and collaborations with accounting department
- Telephone communication with customers and recruiting new customers via telephone
- Worked as team with the other sales representatives
- Overseeing quality of plant material for customer orders
- Worked with customers to help them with plant substitutions
- Enter customers order on computer
Gardener
The Lawn Works
Fishers Island, NY
06.1998 - 09.1998
- Planting, pruning and garden maintenance
Gardener
Landscapes, Inc.
Fishers Island, NY
03.1993 - 11.1997
- Design and planted perennial beds, cutting gardens and containers
- Garden maintenance
- Pruning
Furniture Refinisher
Treasures Consignment Shop
Old Lyme, CT
01.1993 - 03.1995
- Prepare fine furniture and antiques for resale
- Design and plant containers
Co-owner and Secretary
Old Lyme Auto Parts
Old Lyme, CT
01.1988 - 03.1992
- Payroll
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Administrative tasks and filing
Education
High School Diploma -
Old Lyme High School
06-1975
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to maintain high focus of professionalisms, integrity, and work ethic
- Able to multi task
- Positive attitude and energy
- Remain productive and positive when faced with challenging situations
- Bright outlook and organized behavior in the work environment
- Trustee to my Mother's estate
Elder Care
- I left my employment to take care of my Mother who became ill in 2011. She lived with my husband and I.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Gardener
Great Neck Country Club
04.2017 - Current
Volunteer Work
Seaport Community Church
02.2012 - Current
Sales Representative
Prides Corner Farm, Inc.
03.1999 - 02.2011
Gardener
The Lawn Works
06.1998 - 09.1998
Gardener
Landscapes, Inc.
03.1993 - 11.1997
Furniture Refinisher
Treasures Consignment Shop
01.1993 - 03.1995
Co-owner and Secretary
Old Lyme Auto Parts
01.1988 - 03.1992
High School Diploma -
Old Lyme High School
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