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Nancy Akers

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Hardworking professional skilled 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

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Gardener

San Francisco Garden Design
07.2024 - Current
  • Looked after private gardens and grounds
  • Used a variety of power tools and hand tools to trim and shape trees and shrubs, and to clear the flower beds and pathways of debris
  • Maintained company vehicle

Gardening Assistant

City and County of San Francisco
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Worked under the instruction of professional horticulturists to receive on-the-job training in plant care and grounds maintenance.

Landscape Gardener

Suma Landscaping
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked with a team to design, install, and maintain client lawns to their particular specifications in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Gardening Assistant

San Francisco Botanical Garden
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Worked under the instruction of professional horticulturists to receive on-the-job training in plant care and grounds maintenance.

Lawn-care Worker

Akers Lawn Care
02.2012 - 05.2016
  • Operated and repaired equipment while performing regular yard maintenance and larger installation projects.

Education

Environmental Horticulture

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco

GED - Adult Education

Grayson County College
Denison, TX
06.2009

Skills

  • Plant identification
  • Excellent time management
  • Personable with the public, volunteers, and coworkers
  • Ability to quickly and confidently learn new skills and processes

Professional References

  • Toby Price
    Section 1 Supervisor at
    Golden Gate Park
    (415) 860 - 1077
  • Sabrina Soto
    DPW Gardener
    (415) 424 - 0526
  • Shayde Sartin

    Section 1 Gardener at 

    Golden Gate Park

    (415) 517 - 1321

Timeline

Gardener

San Francisco Garden Design
07.2024 - Current

Gardening Assistant

City and County of San Francisco
09.2022 - 09.2023

Landscape Gardener

Suma Landscaping
05.2019 - 08.2019

Gardening Assistant

San Francisco Botanical Garden
04.2018 - 04.2019

Lawn-care Worker

Akers Lawn Care
02.2012 - 05.2016

Environmental Horticulture

City College of San Francisco

GED - Adult Education

Grayson County College
Nancy Akers