As a plant health care technician, my duties and responsibilities are to monitor and inspect the health of trees and other horticultural specimens to ensure they remain healthy. Must be able to identify and evaluate any disease or physical and infestation problem with the plant or tree. Also to update, pass and maintain all state mandated certifications and licences required for the position. To successfully identify plants and their treatments and abide by all state and federal laws required by the labels on all pesticide, fungicide and miticides. Maintain and repair all equipment in and on the service vehicles and engines, hoses, pressure tanks and spray guns. Communicate accurately and schedule accordingly balancing between customers needs, weather planning and judgement calls depending on situations.

Drive patrons to and from designated locations. Punctuality is key while keeping safety and kindness above all things. Abide by Oregon State Laws of the road while keeping the vehicle up to state and company standards and the title and interior clean. Food delivery is made with swift attention to detail for correctness, keeping communication with customers and restaurant employees professional and following all COVID guidelines for health and safety.

To lead and motivate a team in landscaping and designing which encompasses plant knowledge, equipment use and care, scheduling, time and conflict management. Communicate with property managers and supervisors to assure the best productivity and development for over 15 apartments complexes. Work with people with disabilities, having patience and a firm foundation of trust and discipline, work ethic, enforce reward and discipline systems. Safety and efficiency are of the highest priorities.

Head of indoor plants and planting supplies department. Developing customer relations while keeping sales achievements aligned with production. This includes overseeing and streamlining daily operations to maximize productivity and revenue. Negotiate with vendors within the US and Canada regarding inventory needs to help analyze and evaluate industry trends. Collect and file complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities and tracking shipments. Maintain team morale and enthusiastic sales goals. Create a dynamic and engaging experience for the company and community. Also assists in sales in all other major departments; annual, perennial, shrubs, trees, and gift shop alike.

Assisting customers with all aspects of their purchases. Creating various floral arrangements based on customer requirements and seasonal trends. Complete deliveries daily, choosing the best and most efficient routes, safe and secure cargo was paramount. Make and serve numerous cafe beverages with speed, quality and consistency.

My brother and I were caretakers and owners of a small landscape maintenance company. We managed 60+ properties which included mowing, weeding, edging, and cleanup weekly. Other duties included vehicle, tool and lawn equipment care, invoicing, check filing and scheduling. Landscaping opportunities like business growth, customer relations, bark/mulch spreading and raking was mandatory or seasonally in demand.