PENNY Theisen
Waverly,MN
Summary
Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining gardens. Committed to worksite safety. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, and maintain perennial and annual gardens to achieve attractive, long-lasting displays. History of working alone or leading performance-oriented team to complete many weekly tasks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
06.2023 - Current
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage location
- Coordinated with fellow team members to complete large-scale landscaping projects within tight deadlines.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Assistant Gardener
University Of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
04.2007 - 06.2023
- Leads volunteers, coworkers and interns teaching practices and procedures
- Plants and transplants bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees
- Prunes trees, shrubs, perennials to maintain health and beauty of gardens.
- Prepares and amends soil in gardens as needed
- Trained on equipment each year and operates comfortably Versahandler, plow trucks and 4x4 trucks with 16' dumping trailer attached
- Helps with designing, creating and installing seasonal displays: Fall, Winter and Spring
- Applies herbicide and fertilizers wearing appropriate ppe as instructed by label.
- Takes notes of displays and gardens successes and fails for future referencing
- Communicates and corresponds with vendors sourcing plant material, checking prices, making orders and relaying delivery dates
- Maintained Conservatory to aesthetic design.
Swim Instructor/ Office, Customer Service
Foss Swim School
04.2005 - 04.2011
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs
- Taught daily swim instruction to students in all ages and skill levels
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children always within arm's reach
Customer Service Representative
Kmart Distribution Center
03.1998 - 04.2004
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
- Maintained and provided daily inventory/ shipping records of 200 stores in 5 state region.
- Coordinating liaison between distribution center, carriers and stores
- Investigated load shortages and coordinated resolution deliveries
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Mankato State University
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
06.1982
Skills
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Planting annuals, perennials, bushes and trees
- Soil Preparation
- Design and install with team for seasonal displays
- Reliable and dependable
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Garden maintenance
Timeline
Gardener
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Gardener
University Of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
04.2007 - 06.2023
Swim Instructor/ Office, Customer Service
Foss Swim School
04.2005 - 04.2011
Customer Service Representative
Kmart Distribution Center
03.1998 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
No Degree - Nursing
Mankato State University
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