Kathleen Collins
Tulalip,WA
Summary
Meticulous, self directed professional Master Gardener specializing in high end estate garden design & property stewardship. Proven ability to work independently as well as collaborate with team to ensure effective time management of all work responsibilities. Excellent written & verbal skills to communicate effectively with homeowners, staff associates, vendors, & guests. Recognized for problem solving, risk/safety mitigation and outstanding attention to detail, contributing to enhanced garden health, property aesthetics, safety & security, and successful event planning & execution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Estate Gardener
RHGK Family Properties
Woodway, WA
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed comprehensive garden and grounds maintenance for multiple historic UHNW private estate properties.
- Provided high end design, seasonal upkeep, restoration, and preservation services of the highest standard to all lawn, garden, forest, and hardscape areas, including an extensive collection of pots and hanging planters.
- Frequent interior and exterior holiday/special event planning, procurement, and execution.
- Personally implemented weekly planning log/calendar with daily review to manage all aspects of seasonal maintenance, property safety/security, guest hospitality, and special events.
- Initiated organic weed control & IPM pest management measures
- Established morning grand rounds to proactively identify all objectives relating to safety, security, garden, and building issues with appropriate reporting, intervention, and remediation.
- Collaborated effectively with estate owners, associate staff, contractors, and vendors utilizing excellent verbal, written, and digital communications and calendars.
Education
Master Gardener Certificate - Horticulture
WSU Snohomish County
10-2024
High School Diploma -
Clallam Bay High School
Clallam Bay, WA06-1988
Skills
- Organic Garden and grounds design, maintenance and restoration
- Holiday decorating, special event planning and execution
- Team collaboration and communication
- Seasonal plant and materials wholesale purchasing
- Seasonal perennial, tree, and shrub planting and pruning
- Disease prevention, identification, and treatment implementation
- Invasive species monitoring and eradication
- IPM Pest Control management
- Vendor, contractor, and guest liaising
- Hardscape area maintenance
- Snow/ice prevention and removal
- Storm and bluff management/ storm prep and cleanup
- Equipment/tool operation and maintenance
- Tool and building maintenance/organization/storage
- Safety and security risk mitigation
Timeline
Assistant Estate Gardener
RHGK Family Properties
06.2023 - 12.2025
Master Gardener Certificate - Horticulture
WSU Snohomish County
High School Diploma -
Clallam Bay High School