Nicholas Ostendorff
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Completed efficient, high-quality landscaping work for business, residential and institutional customers. Maintained cost-effective operations and achieved high satisfaction ratings. Background includes working alone or with crew members to perform between 5-10 jobs per week.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Modern Plant Creations
Raleigh, NC
03.2022 - Current
- Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised completion.
- Met with clients to discuss landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
Horticulturist
Homewood Nursery And Garden Center
Raleigh, NC
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Established and maintained care plans for outside beds, interior plants and special installations.
- Operated equipment such as plows, blowers and utility vehicles to maintain attractive grounds.
- Formulated successful products and methods for eliminating weeds, controlling crop diseases and minimizing harmful insect pests.
Car Salesperson
Belmonte Auto Imports
Raleigh, NC
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Showcased vehicle features and took customers on test drives in local area.
- Adhered to standards of quality and service and industry regulations.
- Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
- Checked purchased vehicles at delivery time for damage and completed remaining preparations.
- Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
- Delivered reports to enhance sales information and management.
- Met with potential customers to inquire about car preferences, assess financial limitations and offer information about vehicle choices.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Education
Associate of Science - Cloud Infrastructure
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Responsible and Punctual
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Modern Plant Creations
03.2022 - Current
Horticulturist
Homewood Nursery And Garden Center
04.2021 - 03.2022
Car Salesperson
Belmonte Auto Imports
05.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Cloud Infrastructure
Wake Technical Community College
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