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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
2022.03 - 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
2021.04 - 2022.03
  • 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
2018.05 - 2020.03
  • 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, NC

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Responsible and Punctual

Timeline

Landscape Foreman

Modern Plant Creations
2022.03 - Current

Horticulturist

Homewood Nursery And Garden Center
2021.04 - 2022.03

Car Salesperson

Belmonte Auto Imports
2018.05 - 2020.03

Associate of Science - Cloud Infrastructure

Wake Technical Community College
Nicholas Ostendorff