Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Philip Kane

Springfield,VA

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Horticulturist

White Pearl Management
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Inspected roughly 150 gardens/lawns to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
  • Trained new employees in horticulture best practices, fostering knowledgeable workforce committed to quality workmanship.
  • Implemented integrated pest management practices to minimize chemical usage while maintaining healthy plants.
  • Demonstrated continual positive effort to maintain working relationships with staff, volunteers and management.

Horticulturist

Surrounds Landscape Architecture
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted roughly 110 clients in selecting appropriate plants based on climate conditions, sun exposure, soil type, and desired aesthetic appeal.
  • Documented plant information and identified plant material to process and maintain accession records.
  • Maintained horticultural calendar to track bloom periods and seasonal cultural needs.
  • Retained knowledge of garden plants and understanding of cultural requirements to maximize growth and cultivation.
  • Inspected roughly 110 gardens/lawns to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.

Turf Technician

NuLeaf Lawn Care
04.2017 - 10.2022
  • Streamlined record-keeping processes for turf maintenance tasks, improving overall efficiency within department.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and tools necessary for daily operations, ensuring availability when needed.
  • Improved turf health by conducting roughly 50-100 soil tests and implementing appropriate treatments.
  • Performed routine aerification procedures on greens to promote healthy root growth and improve long-term durability of playing surfaces.
  • Trained new Turf Technicians, fostering knowledgeable and skilled team environment.

Education

Business Administration

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Psychology

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Skills

  • Plant identification
  • Garden maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Operations Management
  • Negotiation
  • Marketing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Time Management
  • Improving Efficiency

Certification

Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Additional Information

  • Volunteered at Phoenix Bikes (non-profit organization)
  • Active in fundraising for brain cancer research
  • Worked with and supporter of the Ishan Gala Foundation

Timeline

Horticulturist

White Pearl Management
05.2023 - 11.2023

Horticulturist

Surrounds Landscape Architecture
01.2023 - 05.2023

Turf Technician

NuLeaf Lawn Care
04.2017 - 10.2022

Business Administration

Old Dominion University

Psychology

Northern Virginia Community College

Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Philip Kane