JOSE RODRIGUEZ
Shirley
Summary
Elevating landscapes to new heights at Rockaway Hunting Club, I mastered the art of sustainable landscaping and project management, enhancing property values and client satisfaction. My expertise in hardscape installation and commitment to eco-friendly practices led to a significant expansion of our client base, showcasing my ability to blend functionality with aesthetic appeal efficiently.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Inwood Country Club
03.2016 - 12.2023
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
- 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.
- Minimized weed proliferation in landscaped areas through vigilant monitoring, manual removal, or targeted herbicide applications as needed.
- Optimized outdoor spaces for functionality and visual appeal, incorporating elements such as walkways, patios, and water features.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized gardening solutions tailored to their needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing creative garden layouts.
- Consistently met project deadlines through diligent planning, organization, and time management skills.
- Safeguarded the environment by employing eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices in landscaping projects.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
- Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
Landscape Gardener
Rockaway Hunting Club
04.2000 - 12.2015
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Safeguarded the environment by employing eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices in landscaping projects.
- Minimized weed proliferation in landscaped areas through vigilant monitoring, manual removal, or targeted herbicide applications as needed.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Education
High School Diploma -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO CRISTIANO
REPUBLICA DOMINICANA11-1999
Skills
- Seasonal maintenance
- Pruning techniques
- Pest management
- Retaining wall construction
- Heavy equipment operation
- Garden restoration
- Maintaining equipment
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Heavy lifting
- Gardening techniques
- Tool maintenance
- Lawn fertilization
- Grounds maintenance
- Workload management
- Time management
- Using hand tools
- Power tool operation
- Safety procedures
- Flexible schedule
- Landscaping
- Equipment maintenance
- Drainage solutions
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Inwood Country Club
03.2016 - 12.2023
Landscape Gardener
Rockaway Hunting Club
04.2000 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
CENTRO EDUCATIVO CRISTIANO
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