Kelly Funk

ac6l0t@r.postjobfree.com • 317-***-**** • Noblesville, IN 46060

Professional Summary

Passionate green industry professional who enjoys simple tasks to complex, challenging projects with an eye for detail while using my knowledge and expertise to develop long-term client relationships. Personal Skills

● Positive Attitude ● Creativity ● Problem Solving

● Leadership Qualities ● Adaptability ● Client Service Oriented Work Experience

J. Stacy Landscaping LLC, Carmel Indiana

Operations Manager (F ebruary 2013-July 2018)

● Supervised a staff of 8-10 employees while working on major hardscape and softscape projects.

● Prepared daily work schedules and arranged the flow of materials and supplies.

● Met with clients before and after jobs to assure a 100% satisfaction.

● Assisted with preparation of design and estimates of projects from $500 to $40,000

● Supervised and executed snow and ice removal contracts. KellyGreen’s Exterior LLC, Noblesville Indiana

Owner/Operator (J uly 2010-January 2013)

● Supervised a staff of 3-4 employees while working on landscape design, installation, maintenance, hardscape projects and mowing services.

● Managed all aspects of the business including administrative duties, client interaction and projects from design to completion.

● Merged company with J. Stacy Landscaping LLC in February 2013. City of Noblesville, Noblesville Indiana ( August 1994 - July 2010) Horticulturist/Equipment Operator (M ay 2007 - July 2010)

● Directed Horticulture activities within the park systems, including tree /shrub planting and maintenance, landscape bed maintenance.

● Operated backhoe, skidsteer, front loader and various turf equipment.

● Assisted with facility and building maintenance and repairs.

● Aided with special Parks events after normal working hours.

● Directed and conducted snow removal and de-icing operations within Park system. Urban Forester (J anuary 2000 -April 2007)

● Survey and record-keeping of City tree inventory.

● Interaction with public regarding concerns, projects, work activities including public education.

● Assisted with work activities and equipment budgets.

● Maintenance of city-owned trees using saws and other equipment including operation of 56 ft bucket truck.

● Training of city employees on proper tree care planting and maintenance techniques and equipment safety.

Equipment Operator ( August 1994 - December 1999)

● General maintenance of public right away including road, curb and sidewalk repair, sign and signal maintenance, street sweeping, snow and ice removal of streets and sidewalks, mowing and weed control.

● Operation of pickup to tandem axle trucks utilizing snow plows and salting equipment, skid steer, tractor, large front end loader, street sweeper and bucket truck. Education

Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana (Graduated May 1993) Associate of Science, Horticulture

● Emphasis on Woody Ornamentals and Perennials, Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design, Plant Propagation, Turfgrass Management, Business Management. Certifications/Licenses

● IDEM - Certified backflow device tester (Current)

● OISC - Category 3B Pesticide Applicator License (Current)

● INLA -Indiana Accredited Horticulturist, (Current) Additional skills

● Microsoft Word ● Public Speaking

● Microsoft Outlook/Email

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