Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Teah Hartley

Auburndale,FL

Summary

To make things both beautiful and operable is a passion of mine, Creating spaces to be enjoyed by people but maintaining them in an environmentally sustainable way! I excel in optimizing lawn health through expert applications of treatments and comprehensive pest management programs. My meticulous attention to detail and strong customer service skills have significantly enhanced client satisfaction. Skilled in both turf management practices and office operations, I adeptly balance fieldwork with administrative duties to drive efficiency and compliance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lawn Care Technician

Ferguson Nursery and Landscaping
12.2023 - Current

Routine application of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and nutrients in turf grass; maintenance, prevention and curative applications tailored to customers needs.


  • Prioritizing customer needs by providing an effective solution to personally treat issues, restore health and the desired appearance of the turf.
  • Advise and refer services that I am not able to provide.
  • Diagnose and treat ornamental plants.
  • Granular application of turf and ornamental fertilizer twice a year.
  • Route planning
  • In person customer service
  • Educate customers on Florida friendly landscape techniques.
  • Encourage environment friendly solutions.
  • Maintenance of equipment so operations run efficiently.
  • Diagnose and fix mechanical issues on small motors, pumps, trailers, lawn equipment.
  • Inventory management
  • Priorities an organized work environment

Clerical Associate

Sunniland Corporation
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Handling all chemical and fertilizer customers by stocking necessary products. Ordering, inventory management, pricing for wholesale and retail by using profit margin guidelines , scheduling deliveries of large orders, corresponding with production managers to meet customer needs, providing assistance and product to local County parks and recreation departments, advising customers on proper use of chemicals and fertilizer, loading purchased items in customer vehicles, research and continuing education to stay updated on state regulations and requirements, providing tax exempt documentation for agricultural purchases or 50c13 organizations.
  • Managed daily office tasks such as answering phones, taking customer orders, scheduling deliveries, inventory tracking, closing orders, bank deposits, daily financial recaps.
  • Developed correspondence letters, memos, and emails.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Expedited order fulfillment processes by tracking shipments from vendors and updating purchase order statuses.
  • Enhanced team productivity by promptly taking on unforeseen tasks whether in the office, at a job site or in the warehouse.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Warehouse duties
  • Inventory and data entry for corporate wide inventory management
  • Forklift operations (certified driver)
  • Loading and unloading of delivery orders as well as purchase orders.
  • Became familiar with the roofing industry and efficiently handled order intake, inventory confirmation, scheduling of deliveries, order pulling and loading, purchase orders and organized stocking, merchandising showroom and accessories and on site delivery orders exchange of roofing materials.

Spray Technician

Childers Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Optimized pesticide usage by accurately calibrating equipment, reducing waste and environmental impact.
  • Evaluated, diagnosed and treated turf as needed for maintenance, preventative or curative applications.
  • Routine applications to all plants and trees throughout the nursery to ensure quality plants for customer and landscaping needs.
  • Evaluated site conditions to determine optimal spraying strategies while minimizing environmental risks.
  • Performed accurate record-keeping of materials used, ensuring regulatory compliance and inventory management.
  • Combined chemicals and mixed fertilizers, carefully observing all manufacturer instructions, to create proper mixtures and maintain safety.
  • Strengthened client relationships by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Clearing of old landscaping and replacing with new ornamentals.
  • Mulching
  • Debris removal
  • Repotting of nursery plants
  • Round up applications

Operations Manager/Spray Technician

Ferguson Nursery and Landscaping
04.2011 - 08.2019
  • Customer service
  • Route planning and time management strategies
  • Application of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and nutrients to turf.
  • Combined chemicals and mixed fertilizers, carefully observing all manufacturer instructions, to create proper mixtures and maintain safety.
  • Inspected vehicles and equipment and performed minor repair work to maintain optimal functionality and longevity.
  • Contributed to cost savings by identifying more efficient methods for performing tasks without compromising efficiency
  • Assisted with training new hires on proper spray techniques
  • Performed accurate record-keeping of materials used, ensuring regulatory compliance and inventory management.
  • Conducted regular inspections of job sites after application completion to ensure consistency in work quality standards.
  • Expanded knowledge of industry trends by online forums, research, actively consulting with industry professionals, yearly CEUs, staying current on best practices in spray products and applications regulations
  • Used proper PPE and safety protocols
  • Optimized pesticide usage by accurately calibrating equipment, reducing waste and environmental impact.
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate treatment plans based on their specific lawn care goals and budgets.
  • Meet with potential customers and gave written proposal of services with expectations and pricing.
  • Educated clients on best practices for maintaining healthy lawns, including watering schedules and mowing techniques.
  • Promptly handling unforeseen issues so company can provide timely and efficient services.
  • Applied fertilizer and other nutrients to lawns to promote healthy growth.
  • Operated varied types of lawn care vehicles and equipment.
  • Provided education on lawn care products and services to help clients better obtain desired results
  • Diagnosed lawn and garden issues, recommended solutions and actively treated and maintained lawn.
  • Office duties, customer file updates, bank deposits

Education

High School Diploma - Agriculture

Auburndale High School
Auburndale, FL
05.2000

Skills

  • Pesticide, herbicide, fungicide applications
  • Diagnosing of issues in lawn and ornamentals
  • Soil pH testing
  • Knowledgeable of fertilizers
  • Nutrient deficiency in turf and plants
  • Palm tree types, pests and diseases
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Pest Management programs
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Record-keeping
  • Inventory Control
  • Prioritization
  • Office management software
  • Research skills
  • Turf management
  • Plant identification
  • Tree pruning
  • Landscape equipment operation
  • Debris collection
  • Sprinkler system maintenance
  • Landscaping
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Roofing Basics
  • Roofing Systems
  • Roofing Materials Knowledge
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Order picking and processing
  • Palletizing
  • Inventory reporting
  • Dock work
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Pallet Jack Operation

Certification

  • Pesticide Applicator License - State Department of Agriculture.
  • Forklift Certification

Timeline

Lawn Care Technician

Ferguson Nursery and Landscaping
12.2023 - Current

Clerical Associate

Sunniland Corporation
03.2021 - 11.2023

Spray Technician

Childers Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping
03.2020 - 03.2021

Operations Manager/Spray Technician

Ferguson Nursery and Landscaping
04.2011 - 08.2019

High School Diploma - Agriculture

Auburndale High School
Teah Hartley