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Work History
Education
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Melissa Smith

Tuckerton,NJ

Summary

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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Grounskeeping position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaping Maintenance

Living Landscapes
07.2020 - Current
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
  • Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
  • Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
  • Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
  • Arranged winter decorations, holiday lights, wreaths and garlands.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
  • Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
  • Assessed pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
  • Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.

Property Manager

Mercer Management Group
04.2013 - 01.2020

Regular maintenance on: Irrigation,Lawn, Seasonal plants, fountain system and 23 acre property


Routine checking of :boiler & fire systems


Touring future clients


Writing contracts for future clients

Checking in guests and ensuring safety of said guests


Loading and unloading of guests belongings

Payroll for employees


Hiring and termination of employees


Building maintenance including: plumbing, changing light bulbs , housekeeping




Education

High School Diploma -

Pinelands Regional High School
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
06.1996

Skills

  • Lawn and Shrubbery Irrigation
  • Tree Staking
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Watering Lawns and Trees
  • Sprinkler System Maintenance
  • New Plant and Tree Introduction
  • Cultivating Soil
  • Hedge Trimming
  • Seed and Bulb Planting
  • Tree Pruning and Removal
  • Shoveling Snow From Walkways
  • Responsible and Punctual
  • Snow Blowing
  • Flower Bed Cleaning
  • Weather Tolerance
  • Chemical Applications
  • Leaf Raking, Mulching and Composting
  • Weeding and Edging
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Applying Fertilizer
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Plant Knowledge
  • Transplanting and Potting Plants
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Pest Removal
  • Decorative Rocks and Plants
  • Organic Practices
  • Work Site Cleaning and Organization
  • Foliage Removal
  • Electric Clippers
  • Seasonal Displays
  • Water Use Optimization
  • Riding Mowers
  • Team Goals
  • Leaf Blowing
  • Sidewalk and Driveway Upkeep
  • Project Deadlines
  • Topsoil Hauling and Spreading
  • Decorative Stone Installation
  • Workflow Efficiency
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Snow Removal and Path Salting
  • Plant Selection and Care Advising
  • Building Repair and Maintenance
  • Garden Planning and Cultivation
  • Outbound Calls
  • Fountain and Planter Care
  • Performance Improvement
  • Using Hand Tools

Timeline

Landscaping Maintenance

Living Landscapes
07.2020 - Current

Property Manager

Mercer Management Group
04.2013 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Pinelands Regional High School
Melissa Smith