Shaelyn Barker
El Paso,IL
Summary
Driven and adaptable professional with a rich background in horticulture at Growing Grounds and lake maintenance, excelling in physical fitness and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing plant health and promoting inclusivity in climbing communities. Proven ability to learn quickly and tackle challenges, significantly improving customer satisfaction and safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lake Maintenance
City Of Bloomington
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in team projects to fix and maintain equipment
- Independently accomplish yard work safely and in a timely manner
- Safely and responsibly operate company vehicles and tools
Horticulturist/Grower
Growing Grounds
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed perennials and annuals in a greenhouse to ensure adequate care, while continuously readapting to weather conditions and the needs of the plants.
- Educated customers on products and assisted in selling them plants that would thrive in the environment they desired to grow them in.
- Potted, watered, fertilized and maintained plants from root starts until ready to sell. (Grower)
- Enhanced plant health by implementing proper pruning, watering, and fertilization techniques.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized recommendations on plant selection and care based on individual needs.
Head Route Setter
The Proving Grounds
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Promoted inclusivity within the climbing community by creating accessible-route options catering to different abilities, ages, or physical limitations.
- Minimized injury risk through precise hold placement, ensuring safe climbing experiences for all participants.
- Contributed to overall gym success by participating in events, promotions, and competitions as a representative of the setting team.
- Streamlined route setting process by organizing and maintaining all necessary equipment.
- Safely and properly utilized both gear and tools while on ladders.
Education
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL 09.2024 - 05.2024
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Team Collaboration
- Effective problem-solver
- General Maintenance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Eager to learn and love to work hard
Timeline
Heartland Community College
09.2024 - 05.2024
Lake Maintenance
City Of Bloomington
08.2024 - Current
Horticulturist/Grower
Growing Grounds
03.2022 - 08.2024
Head Route Setter
The Proving Grounds
09.2021 - 05.2024
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