horticulture/gardener

OGUNDAIRO AJIBOLA AYUBA

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Alimosho, Lagos. (+234) 812*******

PROFILE SUMMARY

A highly organized, resourceful and performance driven enthusiast with passionate in delivering optimal service and value in account management and administrative related engagements. A professional who possesses keen desire for career progression with a proven record of personal development, ability to grasp new concepts swiftly and adapt to changing business needs. Displays confidence in roles which require high level of diligence, strong team work and advanced problem solving skills with dedication to achieving uncompromising quality of work effortlessly.

Presently looking for a suitable gardener position with a reputable employer who will provide a competitive salary and holiday benefits.

PERSONAL DETAIL

Date of Birth: April 19, 1985

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Single

Nationality: Nigerian

Religion: Christianity

KEY COMPETENCIES

•Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office processing tools

•Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal

•Polite, innovative and resourceful

•Excellent level of attention to details

•Ability to work unsupervised and meeting up with unstipulated deadline

•Garden maintenance

•Landscaping

•Pesticide application

•Landscape gardening

•Construction

•Garden ponds

•Garden lighting

professional experience

HARROW LANDSCAPE ENTERPRISE – Lagos.

Supervisor/Gardner

2009 till present

Responsible for weeding, planting, pruning and watering as well as the general maintenance and appearance of the grounds, gardens and buildings. Striving to create a pleasant environment that is safe and secure for both the garden owners and visitors.

Duties:

•Maintaining and developing the gardens of clients.

•In charge of grass cutting, emptying bins, weed control and leaf raking.

•Planting new trees, flowers and various plants.

•Maintenance of plant tubs baskets.

•Making sure that all garden equipment is correctly maintained and serviced.

•Seeding plants and watering them at the correct times.

•Clearing rubbish and litter away from he garden and grounds.

•Planting a old varieties of fruit trees and rare native trees.

•Producing various designs and layouts of garden landscapes.

•Laying down paving and concrete slabs to create walk ways.

•Giving advice and guidance to property owners on all matters relating to gardening.

•Installing lighting in the garden and also building garden furniture and ornaments.

•Deciding on which seeds to plant and which locations.

•Advising home owners on the costs of plants and any work to be done, giving written quotations.

•Sourcing the cheapest material, plants, trees and machinery on behalf of clients.

•Supervising the work of day laborers involved in any projects.

•Excavating large amounts of earth from a garden and depositing them in skips.

•Ensuring a safe working environment for everyone working in the garden.

•Undertaking the basic servicing and repair of all garden machinery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Competencies:

Ability to use a wide range of horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.

Good knowledge of using pesticide

Good knowledge of plants.

Knowledge of organic gardening methods and techniques.

Personal:

Always courteous to other staff and visitors.

Able to work as part of a team or individually.

Knowledge of health and safety rules and legislation.

Having a keen personal interest in gardening.

Physically in good shape and able to do hard manual labor.

education

Moshood abiola polytechnic, Ogun state 2014

HND – Accounting

Lower Credit

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ILARO, OGUN STATE 2007

ND – Accounting

PASS

HUNBE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, OGUN STATE

2003

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)

interest & activities

•Gardening movies, Music, Art, Animal watching recycling

referees

Available on request

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