Passionate about nature and sustainable living from a young age, committed to expanding knowledge in this field and sharing the passion with others, especially the younger generation. Successfully raised two beautiful girls and took time off from May to August to provide support to a terminally ill friend. Eager to become part of the vibrant Tampa community and contribute towards making a difference and fostering growth.
Hi, I’m
Lakeysha Mize
Tampa,FL
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Green Thumb Gypsy
Business Owner
07.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Small business specializing in native, exotic plants, aquaponics and landscaping
- Small business specializing in native, exotic plants, aquaponics and landscaping
Campground of America KOA
Housekeeper / Grounds / Front Desk
08.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
Duncheon's Nursery
Greenhouse Staff / Sales Associate
09.2017 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Executed landscaping projects and plant propagation activities.
- Other duties include sales, inventory and diagnostics for pest/disease control
- Also work as cashier, special designer for custom planters, plant adviser and pottery organizer
Antique Ceiling Tiles
Tile Machinist / Tile Designer
08.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Responsible for office/warehouse support
- Duties included operating machines, shipping and receiving supplies, packaging, managing inventory, painting and designing tiles
Signature Announcements, Inc.
Multiple Positions: Machinist, Receptionist / Assistant Manager
10.2002 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Held different positions of increased responsibility throughout the years, starting out as Machinist
- Duties included packaging, shipping, receiving, maintaining and operating machines
- Promoted to Assistant Warehouse Manager after the first year
- Responsibilities included inventory and personnel management (helped manage up to 40 employees during peak seasons)
- Had to take time off due to child's illness, but later returned to help in the shipping and processing department during peak season
- Promoted to Owner's Assistant within 3 months
- Responsible for employee benefits and payroll, payables, licensing and royalty reporting for schools
Education
UNIVERISTY OF FLORIDAHERNANDO COUNTY, FL
MASTER GARDENERS LICENSE from IFAS EXTENSION
01.2017
University Overview
ST PETERSBURG, FL
PRESCHOOL TEACHING LICENSE
01.2002
University Overview
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOLST PETE, FL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
01.2000
University Overview
Skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Word
- MS EXCEL
- MS POWER POINT
- Efficient Data Management
- Record Management
- Performance Reporting
- Team Leadership
- PAYROLL
- BENEFITS
- MACHINE INVENTORY AND MAINTENANCE
- SHIPPING
- PACKAGING
- PRINTING
- PROOFING
- SELF-MOTIVATED
- FLEXIBLE
- PERSONABLE
- COMMUNICATIVE
- ORGANIZED
- RELIABLE
- SEED STARTING
- PROPAGATING FROM CUTTINGS
- COMPOSTING
- TRANSPLANTING
- PRUNING
Personal Information
Personal Information
Mother of 3 my son Morgan passed from rare cancer 11 years ago . Been a wild and rewarding adventure raising my two daughters alone and watching them grow up and finding their own place in society. I was born and raised in St. Petersburg. Come from a large diverse family . Love nature, camping , music, of course the beaches. I own a few acres now and plan to start cummunity garden here for childhood cancer families. Possibly a farmers market . Very excited for this new chapter .
Timeline
Housekeeper / Grounds / Front Desk
Campground of America KOA
08.2022 - 05.2024
Greenhouse Staff / Sales Associate
Duncheon's Nursery
09.2017 - 08.2022
Business Owner
Green Thumb Gypsy
07.2017 - Current
Tile Machinist / Tile Designer
Antique Ceiling Tiles
08.2015 - 06.2017
Multiple Positions: Machinist, Receptionist / Assistant Manager
Signature Announcements, Inc.
10.2002 - 05.2015
UNIVERISTY OF FLORIDA
MASTER GARDENERS LICENSE from IFAS EXTENSION
PRESCHOOL TEACHING LICENSE
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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