Kathleen Ann Bickford
Rogers
Summary
Results-driven Head Gardener with a strong focus on garden maintenance, design, and client communication. Proven ability to lead teams and implement effective pest control strategies.
Dynamic Head Gardener with extensive experience in garden design and maintenance. Skilled in client relations and team leadership, ensuring optimal plant health and aesthetic appeal while implementing sustainable pest management solutions.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Gardener
KRAFTMAN GARDENERS
Rockford, MN
04.2023 - 04.2026
- Led daily garden maintenance, ensuring optimal plant health and aesthetic appeal.
- Designed and implemented planting layouts to enhance biodiversity and seasonal interest.
- Supervised a team of gardeners, providing mentorship and training on horticultural best practices.
- Coordinated pest management strategies using integrated pest management techniques to reduce chemical use.
Head Gardener
ANN RIEFF GARDEN DESIGN
Maple Plain, MN
04.2015 - 04.2022
- Designed and implemented planting layouts to enhance biodiversity and seasonal interest.
- Supervised a team of gardeners, providing mentorship and training on horticultural best practices.
- Led daily garden maintenance, ensuring optimal plant health and aesthetic appeal.
- 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.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
Store Manager/Frozen and Dairy Associate
Lunds & Byerlys
Minnetonka, MN
01.1985 - 01.2015
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient store management and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised staff training programs, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Implemented inventory control systems, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Analyzed sales trends to develop strategic merchandising plans that increased revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
ARMSTRONG
Plymouth, MN06-1981
Skills
- Garden maintenance
- Client communication
- Garden restoration
- Nursery management
- Soil management
- Mulching techniques
- Irrigation systems
- Garden design
- Floral arrangements
- Pest control
- Seasonal planting
- Composting methods
- Fertilization methods
- Time management
- Using hand tools
- Customer service and assistance
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Power tool operation
- Tree planting
- Weeding gardens
- Maintenance of flower beds
- Planting flowers and bushes
Timeline
Head Gardener
KRAFTMAN GARDENERS
04.2023 - 04.2026
Head Gardener
ANN RIEFF GARDEN DESIGN
04.2015 - 04.2022
Store Manager/Frozen and Dairy Associate
Lunds & Byerlys
01.1985 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
ARMSTRONG