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Mark Potter
Hampstead,North Carolina
Summary
Versatile Gardener with 20 years of experience mowing lawns, designing front and back yards and applying fertilizers and pesticides. Comprehensive landscaper and groundskeeper, addressing individual yard concerns and devising thoughtful solutions on-site. Collaborative project manager, devising complex plans and following established plans.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed/Landscape Gardener
Self-employeed
Hampstead,NC, NC
08.2008 - Current
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Laid down and spread loam and garden soil to prepare spaces for vegetable gardens, planted seeds and cultivated vegetables.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Advised property owners on appropriate types of plants for specific soil and landscape.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
Residential House Manager
Christian Recovery Homes
Wilmington, NC
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Coordinated holiday parties, cocktail parties and small gatherings for household.
- Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Managed all intake and discharge paperwork and procedures for residents.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
Missionary Volunteer
Betel Of Britian
Birmingham, UK, N/A
06.1999 - 08.2008
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives.
- Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.
- Wrote and distributed accessible literature about to educate community on [Type] religion.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCHumanities
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NCAddiction Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Vehicle and Equipment Repair
- New Plant and Tree Introduction
- Thatch Removal
- Lawn Mowing
- Ground Cover Installation
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- Trimming and Edging
Timeline
Residential House Manager
Christian Recovery Homes
06.2018 - 04.2021
Self Employed/Landscape Gardener
Self-employeed
08.2008 - Current
Missionary Volunteer
Betel Of Britian
06.1999 - 08.2008
Psychology
East Carolina University
Humanities
Cape Fear Community College
Addiction Counseling
Liberty University
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