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, VAPsychology
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- 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
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