Maya McCarthy
Gaithersburg,,MD
Summary
Highly motivated professional with extensive experience in plant health care, landscape design, and maintenance. Proficient in operating landscaping equipment, planting and maintaining lawns and gardens, and executing diverse landscape projects. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Eager to face new challenges in order to contribute to community service and expand expertise in horticulture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Crew Leader
Davey Tree Expert Co
Gaithersburg, Maryland
03.2025 - Current
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass, plant flowers and foliage, or mulch, to ensure proper growth conditions were met.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as edging and trimming grass, weeding flower beds, and pruning trees and bushes.
- Mixed fertilizers and pesticides according to label instructions for application on lawns or gardens.
Plant Healthcare Technician
Bartlett Tree Experts
Gaithersburg, MD
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Proficiency in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining plant health.
- Mastered safe driving of rig, precise mixing of chemical and fertilizer treatments, and effective operation of pumps, valves, and hoses.
- Skilled in planning, routing, and communicating with clients and arborists.
Specialty Team Member
Whole Foods Market
Gaithersburg, MD
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Experience thriving in rapid-paced retail settings.
- Proficiency in the safe and effective handling, production, and merchandising of products.
- Excellent ability to support a team.
Assistant Gardener, Light Show Assistant
Maryland-National Capitol Park and Planning Commission
Wheaton, MD
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Expertise in outdoor plant care and park management.
- Outstanding design abilities, strong organizational skills, and keen attention to detail.
- Mastery of operating outdoors under extreme weather conditions.
Off-Premises Delivery Coordinator, Carside Server
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Germantown, MD
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Strong skills in marketing strategies.
- Outstanding interpersonal competencies.
- Exceptional skills in computer systems, phone systems, POS technology, and cash register operations.
Interior Tropical Plant Technician
Inside Out Services, LLC
Silver Spring, MD
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Expertise in indoor plant maintenance.
- Experience in crafting visually appealing arrangements.
- Responsibility of managing own schedule to satisfy clients and ability to operate independently.
Lifeguard Manager
RSV Pools
Gaithersburg, MD
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Strong initiative, management capabilities, and leadership skills.
- Remarkable cleaning and organizational abilities.
- Experience with medical emergencies and first aid.
Receptionist
The Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic
Gaithersburg, MD
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Adept office management, sanitation, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication through all mediums.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSome College (No Degree) -
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MDHigh School Degree - Ulysses Signature Research Program
Northwest High School
Germantown, MD06-2014
Skills
- Exceptional eye for design, organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding teamwork and independent capabilities
- An ability to learn and adapt quickly
- A passion for working outdoors in all weather extremes
- Pesticide Applicator's License
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
Timeline
Landscaping Crew Leader
Davey Tree Expert Co
03.2025 - Current
Plant Healthcare Technician
Bartlett Tree Experts
03.2024 - 03.2025
Specialty Team Member
Whole Foods Market
11.2020 - 03.2024
Assistant Gardener, Light Show Assistant
Maryland-National Capitol Park and Planning Commission
08.2019 - 11.2020
Interior Tropical Plant Technician
Inside Out Services, LLC
05.2018 - 09.2019
Off-Premises Delivery Coordinator, Carside Server
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
11.2017 - 03.2020
Receptionist
The Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic
12.2015 - 05.2016
Lifeguard Manager
RSV Pools
05.2014 - 05.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Montgomery College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Baltimore
High School Degree - Ulysses Signature Research Program
Northwest High School