RuthE Fox
Portland,OR
Summary
- Dynamic and dedicated customer service enthusiast with extensive experience in the landscape industry.
- Specializing in garden plants, plant care, and garden design.
- Recognized for a positive demeanor and exceptional ability to establish rapport with clients, fostering strong relationships that enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Maintenance
Independent Clients
Portland, OR
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance of multiple client properties, implementing effective strategies for pruning, watering, mulching, weeding, and transplanting to enhance landscape health.
- Designed and implemented vegetable and perennial beds while educating clients on effective care and upkeep techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient landscape maintenance services.
Community Garden Manager Volunteer
Portland Park & Recreation
Portland, OR
03.2020 - Current
- Achieved efficient management of 30 plots by supporting 38 garden members. Streamlined delivery processes for compost, chips, and mulch, resulting in improved garden maintenance and productivity.
- Developed and executed strategies for creating multiple planting beds, prioritizing pollinator-friendly flora.
Server /Service Staff Manager
Maurice Luncheonette
Portland, OR
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Provided tailored service to customers, ensuring memorable dining experiences that encouraged repeat visits.
- Achieved streamlined online sales through effective updates and optimization of Square POS. Improved registration checkout efficiency and maintained accurate inventory oversight.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during peak hours to optimize workflow and minimize wait times.
Education
Associate of Science - Landscape Design
Portland Community College
Portland, OR12-2025
Skills
- Service excellence
- Horticultural care
- Routine seasonal maintenance
- Point of sale operation
- Effective time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Clear and concise communication
- Compassionate listening
Affiliations
- Member, Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO)
- Member, Association of Northwest Landscape Designers (ANLD)
- Member, Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD)
Timeline
Landscape Maintenance
Independent Clients
05.2024 - Current
Community Garden Manager Volunteer
Portland Park & Recreation
03.2020 - Current
Server /Service Staff Manager
Maurice Luncheonette
03.2019 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Landscape Design
Portland Community College