Matthew Villarreal
Acton,CA
Summary
Achieved exceptional customer satisfaction and exceeded quarterly sales targets at Build For You by leveraging expert garden design and customer relationship building skills. Fluent in English and Spanish, adept at mulching techniques and sales strategies, I significantly raised property values and nurtured loyal clientele across landscaping and sales roles. Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Worker
Oliva's Tree Service
06.2020 - Current
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Developed strong client relationships by addressing concerns or requests promptly and providing excellent customer service throughout projects.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Preserved client satisfaction with timely completion of tasks according to specifications outlined in contracts or work orders.
Salesman
Build For You
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.
- Continuously updated product knowledge, staying informed of industry trends and competitor offerings.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets by implementing effective sales strategies and nurturing leads.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
Landscape Gardener
Gonzales Landscape
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Improved plant health and growth with thorough soil preparation, fertilization, and irrigation techniques.
- Raised property values for clients by implementing attractive landscaping designs that enhanced curb appeal.
- Optimized outdoor spaces for functionality and visual appeal, incorporating elements such as walkways, patios, and water features.
- Developed loyal clientele through attentive listening skills that led to accurate interpretation of their design preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Van Nuys, CA06.2022
Skills
- Seasonal maintenance
- Fertilizer Application
- Tree planting
- Soil preparation
- Mulching Techniques
- Chemical Handling
- Pruning Techniques
- Turf management
- Garden Design
- Irrigation Systems
- Heavy Lifting
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Customer Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Salesman
Build For You
08.2023 - 05.2024
Landscape Gardener
Gonzales Landscape
05.2023 - 08.2023
Landscape Worker
Oliva's Tree Service
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Birmingham Community Charter High School