Maintenance Control

Marianne's InformationLocation: Oyster Bay, NYTitle: CaretakerWilling to Relocate: NoMember Since: 2012-09-12

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BLAIR BROUGHTON

OBJECTIVE: To apply my special skills and knowledge in a challenging, responsible position.

EXPERIENCE:

Caretaker Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center New York

2007-present

Maintenance of grounds and facilities of 13 acre songbird and botanical preserve with nature center and trails. Maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Assist with animal care and bird handling when needed. Maintenance of adjacent Youngs Memorial Cemetery.

Horticulturalist Glen Oaks Club 2006-2007 Old Westbury, New York

Design and maintain multiple annual and perennial beds. Trim hedges and prune shrubs and trees. Supervise my own crew of 2 helpers. Order bulbs and annual flowers. Implement invasive species control. During winter, assisted golf course personnel.

Caretaker-Gardener

WN Rothschild Estate 1998-2006 Laurel Hollow, New York

Solely responsible for the upkeep and care of 7.5 acre estate, including organic vegetable and flower gardens, natural control of invasive species, organic lawn maintenance with no irrigation, and composting operation. Maintain greenhouse and trees. Service buildings, swimming pool and equipment.

Horticulturist-Arborist

Glendale Country Club 1996-1997 Edmonton, Alberta

Primary duties were to design, install and maintain flowerbeds and maintain trees and shrubs. Also took part in regular golf course duties such as mowing, fertilizing, pesticide application, irrigation repair and construction. Operated various mowers, skid steer loaders, sod cutter, chainsaw, tractor with trailer, one-ton dump truck. Wrote articles for monthly newsletter.

Groundsman

Davie Tree Company 1997 Edmonton, Alberta

Groundsman for contractor performing city tree maintenance and tree trimming near utility power lines.

Groundskeeper

Olds College 1995 Olds, Alberta

As a team member, performed pruning, stump grinding, weed control, pesticide application, greenhouse duties, irrigation repairs, maintenance of shrub and flowerbeds.

Landscaper

Four Seasons Enterprises 1993-1994 Calgary, Alberta

Supervised staff performing lawn maintenance, weed control, sod installation and tree removal for residential and commercial clients.

EDUCATION:

Certified Nursery Professional

NY State January 2005

Horticultural Diploma

Olds College March 1996 Olds, Alberta

Major: Turf Grass Management

Scholarships: Canada Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Alberta Horticultural Association Scholarship

Bachelor of Arts

University of Calgary May 1978 Calgary, Alberta

Major: Economics

PERSONAL:

Board Member Huntington Oyster Bay Audubon Society 2003-present Trip leader and vice-president

Interests include birding and native plants

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