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Work History
Education
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Certification
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CUST
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Lisa B. Jones

Reading,PA

Summary

Accomplished Gardener with 20 years of experience in residential and commercial Landscape Enhancement. Proven skills in fine gardening, general landscaping, and groundskeeping.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Horticulturalist

Bellewood Golf Club
05.2022 - 11.2024
  • Maintenance of new and existing gardens at Private Country Club
  • Garden Design and Installation of all plant material for garden beds and planters
  • Watering, fertilizing, weeding.
  • Dividing , replanting, repurposing older perennials, and shrubs.
  • Spring and Fall Clean up
  • Hand pruning perennials, shrubs, ornamental trees
  • Shearing Shrubs, Hedges
  • Assist in grounds maintenance of Golf Cour

Garden Center Merchandiser for Walmart Stores

Dan Schantz Farm and Greenhouses, LLC
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Off loaded plants from Carts onto garden center tables.
  • Care and maintenance of all plant material , including annuals, perennials, tropicals, indoor plants, shrubs, small trees. Holiday plants ,mums, poinsettias, Christmas trees
  • Arranged plants according to Planogram or Varietal.
  • Designed, Set up Seasonal and Promotional Plant Displays.
  • Made Signage of Plant Descriptions, Pricing, Sales.
  • Set up and Breakdown of Display Tables .
  • Garden Center Maintenance/ general cleaning , debris and trash removal, excess water cleanup.
  • Ensured Proper Safety regulations in Garden Center for customers.
  • Customer Service

Light Duty Gardener

Connelly Lawn and Garden, Inc.
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Executed landscaping projects for both residential and commercial properties with an emphasis on vegetation management.
  • Analyzed insect damage and plant diseases to formulate appropriate interventions.
  • Utilized fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides to support plant health.
  • Performed hand pruning and shearing of ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials for optimal shape.
  • Conducted thorough spring and fall cleanups to refresh landscaped areas.
  • Applied mulch strategically to improve soil conditions.
  • Removed subpar plant materials followed by replacement with healthier alternatives.
  • Managed shrub installation alongside ongoing maintenance efforts.

Mother/ Child Caregiver

Stay at Home Mom
02.1999 - 03.2018
  • Served as primary caregiver and advocate for daughter with learning support needs during childhood and adolescence.
  • Operated as independent contractor in garden design and landscaping for residential and commercial properties.

Gardener/ Groundskeeper

Georgetown of Philadelphia Condominiums
05.1993 - 03.1998
  • Maintenance of flower beds , trees, shrubs on Large Condominium Complex
  • Garden design
  • Purchased plants and Garden materials
  • Installation of Annuals, Perennials,shrubs, ornamental trees
  • Hand Pruning, Sheering
  • Vegetation Management
  • Weeding
  • Leaves and Debris Removal
  • Insect and Disease control
  • Soil Amendment
  • Mulching
  • Grass Sodding, Seeding
  • Maintained Greenhouse, Storage Facilities, Community Room and Pool Area.
  • Prepared yearly Gardening budget with HOA Board members
  • Provided assistance with Residential Maintenance and Repair Team
  • Private Household and Yard maintenance for Residents.
  • Operated company vehicles and equipment.

Private Estate Management

Quinn Family Estate
01.1991 - 02.1993
  • Garden Design
  • Purchasing Plants and Garden materials
  • Plant Care and installation
  • Personal Assistant for all family members
  • Managing appts and schedules.
  • Clerical duties, record keeping, correspondence
  • Banking, Deposits, Writing checks for family and household needs, paying contractors
  • Special Event and Party Planning, preparation, decorating, hospitality
  • Seasonal Decorating
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet Care
  • Pet sitting
  • Housesitting
  • Supervised Contractors on Property

Greenhouse and Nursery Manager, Landscape Gardener

L.D.C. / Land Design and Construction, LLC
02.1990 - 12.1990
  • Greenhouse and Nursery Management
  • Plant care and Maintenance of Nursery and Greenhouse plants
  • Gardener for Residential Customers
  • Water Feature, Landscaping Team Projects.
  • Roof Gardens
  • Interior Plantscaping
  • Operated Company vehicles and equipment

Gardener, Groundskeeper

Philadelphia Cricket Club/ Flourtown Country Club
03.1989 - 12.1989
  • Gardener at Two Associated Country Clubs
  • Garden Design
  • Purchasing Plants
  • Installation and maintenance of Annuals Perennials, Shrubs, Small ornamental trees
  • Golf Course Grounds Maintenance
  • Operated Company Vehicles and equipment

Gardener, Groundskeeper

Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
03.1988 - 10.1988
  • Garden Design.
  • Plant purchasing.
  • Installation and Maintenance of Annuals, Perennials, shrubs, Ornamental trees.
  • Golf course and grounds maintenance
  • Operated company vehicles and equipment

Gardener , Greenskeeper, Groundskeeper

LULU Country Club
03.1985 - 10.1987
  • Garden Design
  • Installation and Maintenance of Annuals, Perennials, shrubs, Ornamental Trees
  • Plant Purchasing
  • Soil Amendment
  • Mulching
  • Sodding, grass seeding
  • Seasonal clean -up, Spring and Fall.
  • Leaves, debris removal
  • Application of Insecticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers.
  • Golf course and grounds maintenance
  • Operated Company vehicles and equipment

Education

One year - Horticulture

Temple University
Ambler, PA

One year - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Montgomery County Community College
Ambler, PA

High school diploma - undefined

Upper Dublin High School
Fort Washington, PA

Skills

  • Merchandising (2 years)
  • Planting and maintenance of Annual and Perennial Plants, Ornamental trees and shrubs (10 years)
  • Inventory Control (2 years)
  • Landscape Maintenance (10 years)
  • Gardening (10 years)
  • Pet Care, Pet sitting (10 years)
  • Planograms (2 years)
  • Retail Sales (5 years)
  • Personal Assistant Experience (5 years)
  • Ornamental Tree Care (10 years)
  • Groundskeeping (10 years)
  • Budgeting (10 years)
  • Customer Service (10 years)
  • Pet care (10 years)
  • Horticulture (10 years)
  • Time Management (10 years)
  • Caregiving (10 years)
  • Cleaning Experience (10 years)
  • Writing skills (10 years)
  • Communication skills (10 years)
  • Laundry (10 years)
  • Greenhouse experience (5 years)
  • Growing experience (10 years)
  • Landscaping (10 years)
  • Hand tools (10 years)
  • Expense Management (10 years)
  • Residential Cleaning (10 years)
  • Animal Care (10 years)
  • Florist Assistance (1 year)
  • Pet Grooming (1 year)

Certification

Driver's License

Languages

English - Expert

CUST

  • Installation and Plant care of annuals perennials, shrubs, ornamental trees.
  • Proficient in Hand Pruning, Hedge shearing
  • Operation of small engine landscaping equipment
  • Landscape maintenance, soil amendment, mulching
  • Completed 2 Certificate courses
  • Career Choices and Training, Montgomery County Community College
  • Personal Development and Communication through Dialectical Behavior Skills Course, Family Guidance Center, Wyomissing, Pa.
  • Client Pet care, Pet Care for our numerous adopted pets
  • Animal Advocacy Activism, volunteering, correspondence, and donations

Timeline

Horticulturalist

Bellewood Golf Club
05.2022 - 11.2024

Garden Center Merchandiser for Walmart Stores

Dan Schantz Farm and Greenhouses, LLC
05.2020 - 12.2020

Light Duty Gardener

Connelly Lawn and Garden, Inc.
08.2019 - 03.2020

Mother/ Child Caregiver

Stay at Home Mom
02.1999 - 03.2018

Gardener/ Groundskeeper

Georgetown of Philadelphia Condominiums
05.1993 - 03.1998

Private Estate Management

Quinn Family Estate
01.1991 - 02.1993

Greenhouse and Nursery Manager, Landscape Gardener

L.D.C. / Land Design and Construction, LLC
02.1990 - 12.1990

Gardener, Groundskeeper

Philadelphia Cricket Club/ Flourtown Country Club
03.1989 - 12.1989

Gardener, Groundskeeper

Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
03.1988 - 10.1988

Gardener , Greenskeeper, Groundskeeper

LULU Country Club
03.1985 - 10.1987

One year - Horticulture

Temple University

One year - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Montgomery County Community College

High school diploma - undefined

Upper Dublin High School

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