Keryl Morris
New Windsor,USA
Summary
Professional with strong background in horticulture and customer service, prepared for this role. Skilled in plant care, landscape design, and pest management. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Valued for reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to meet changing needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garden Associate
Orange County Parks
Montgomery, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
- Watered plants every week and regularly checked for naturally wilted parts to remove.
- Maintained walkways and paths throughout gardens for safe navigation.
- Maintained a clean and inviting garden center environment for both employees and customers alike.
- Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water, and nutrition.
- Boosted plant health by diagnosing issues and administering appropriate treatments.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by maintaining and pruning plants, shrubs, and trees.
Garden Center Supervisor
Kurt Weiss
Newburgh, NY
04.2013 - 06.2020
- Developed successful marketing strategies to increase foot traffic and drive sales growth within the garden center.
- Boosted plant health by implementing proper care techniques, including watering schedules, pest control measures, and pruning practices.
- Streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels, resulting in reduced waste and increased sales.
Horticultural Assistant
Hudson Valley Landscaping
New Hampton, NY
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with fellow horticulture team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and maintenance schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of plant care, treatments, and inventory for streamlined operations and informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing proper pruning techniques and optimal fertilization methods.
- Supported greenhouse operations by ensuring proper environmental conditions, sanitation practices, and propagation efforts.
Garden Center Associate
Hodgsons Farm
Walden, NY
04.2010 - 11.2011
- Optimized product presentation by regularly updating display arrangements based on seasonality or trends.
- Supported successful store operations by maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized work environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in garden design principles during consultations with clients seeking landscape solutions.
Garden Associate
Thompson Ridge Gardens
Bullville, NY
04.2006 - 12.2009
- Increased customer satisfaction with expert knowledge and tailored gardening recommendations.
- Prepared soil for new plantings by tilling, amending and composting.
- Educated customers on sustainable gardening practices, promoting environmental consciousness.
- Coordinated deliveries of new stock, ensuring timely arrival and proper placement in the garden center.
- Optimized irrigation systems for water conservation while maintaining healthy plant growth.
Education
high school diploma - undefined
Pine Bush High School
Pine Bush, NY06.2006
Skills
- Garden bed preparation
- Garden restoration
- Watering techniques
- Pruning techniques
- Greenhouse operations
- Plant identification
- Irrigation systems
- Garden design
- Seasonal plant care
- Horticulture
- Garden merchandising
- Floral arrangement
Certification
Advanced Floral Design
Timeline
Garden Associate
Orange County Parks
06.2022 - Current
Garden Center Supervisor
Kurt Weiss
04.2013 - 06.2020
Horticultural Assistant
Hudson Valley Landscaping
03.2012 - 10.2012
Garden Center Associate
Hodgsons Farm
04.2010 - 11.2011
Garden Associate
Thompson Ridge Gardens
04.2006 - 12.2009
high school diploma - undefined
Pine Bush High School