Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies
Timeline
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Jessica Langenstein

232 Millhead Road,Tamaqua

Summary

Adept at enhancing plant health and productivity, my tenure at Dan Schantz Farm & Greenhouses honed my pruning techniques and pest management skills, leading to significant crop yield improvements. Excelling in high-volume customer service environments, I've mastered efficient cash handling and crisis intervention, fostering strong client relationships and operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lanscape/gardener

Garden Girl Company
03.2020 - 08.2024
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Learned in depth information about plants including types, care, families, etc.
  • Worked with an incredible team and the most amazing owners of the company. The knowledge of the founders ignited by passion for gardening and they taught me everything I know

Bartender

Free Will Brewing
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift
  • Assisted customers with beer recommendations and learned in depth knowledge about beer types, hops, tasting, etc and also techniques involved in brewing

Bartender

Hattricks Bar and Grill
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Server

A and N Diner
06.2008 - 08.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Greenhouse Grower

Dan Schantz Farm & Greenhouses
09.2015 - 05.2017
  • Developed effective pruning strategies, leading to healthier plants with increased fruit set and yields.
  • Enhanced crop yield by utilizing advanced growing practices and maintaining optimal environmental conditions.
  • Coordinated effectively with sales representatives to forecast crop availability accurately and meet customer demands consistently.
  • Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.

Direct Support Staff Member

ALTEC
08.2011 - 12.2013
  • Managed challenging behaviors through effective communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Assisted clients with daily living tasks for increased autonomy and satisfaction.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within the field.
  • Improved client well-being by providing emotional support and fostering strong relationships.

Education

Psychology

East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA

Skills

  • Seasonal maintenance
  • Native Plant Knowledge
  • Pruning Techniques
  • Pest Management

Certification

RAMP certification

Hobbies

Helping people is my biggest strength and passion, my empathy creates an instinctive desire to put light around people. With that being said I am proficient in any type of hospitality or caregiving field, and I thrive in any type of team environment. My job at garden girl ignited my passion for nature and labor and I enjoy doing anything physical with satisfying results to be seen after hard work has been completed

Timeline

Lanscape/gardener

Garden Girl Company
03.2020 - 08.2024

Bartender

Free Will Brewing
09.2017 - 03.2020

Bartender

Hattricks Bar and Grill
03.2016 - 03.2020

Greenhouse Grower

Dan Schantz Farm & Greenhouses
09.2015 - 05.2017

Direct Support Staff Member

ALTEC
08.2011 - 12.2013

Server

A and N Diner
06.2008 - 08.2019

Psychology

East Stroudsburg University
Jessica Langenstein