Laura Blanco

Estate Gardener

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631-***-****• Centerport, NY 11721

Qualifications

Summary

Garden & Landscape Design

Perennial Plant identification and growth

Soil Science and viability

Pest and Disease Identification & Control

Propagation of soft and woody materials

Orchid care and microclimates

Right Plant-Right Place Design

Plant Husbandry & Production

Project Management

Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Team Building & Leadership

Vendor Management

ANSI Standards

BMP Standards

Software – Microsoft Word, Excel

Career

Experience

Account Manager, The Greenskeeper Lawn System, Inc., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 2013 to 2020 and 2023

Increased sales and currently manage and control 300+ accounts valued at $1.65M. Collaborate with clients to design annual, perennial, vegetable, cutting, and low-maintenance landscapes. Train, mentor, and lead seven four-person crews tasked with providing lawn care maintenance, seasonal planning, and pruning services. Identify and resolve insect and disease issues.

Drove a sales increase of $180K in annual and seasonal flower planting and contributed to steady annual growth of ~14% by upselling products and services, including product upgrades for soil, drainage, and plants.

Arborist, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Hicksville, NY 2021-2023

Leveraged arboricultural expertise and marketing leadership to grow a profitable commercial territory in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Increased sales through cold calling, made service recommendations and provided best-in-class customer care. Supervised and oversaw job and crew selection, as well as Plant Healthcare management.

Supervisor, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY 2020-2021

Provided oversight to lawncare and arboricultural activities within the 800+ acre Arboretum. Duties include grave preparation, lead-ups of procession, mapping and plotting of new and historical markers for gravesites.

Company Arborist, Site Manager, Kean Development & Landscaping, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 2011 to 2020

Collaborate with clients to plan diverse landscape projects. Oversee and manage landscape installations that include soil, tree, shrubbery, hardscapes, and lawn. Direct and liaise with masonry, lighting, and irrigation vendors. Manage each client property for two years post-installation.

Consistently achieved high customer service ratings in recognition of exceptional on-site team leadership, curation and care of plant materials, and facilitation of communication with clients and management teams.

Additional Professional Experience

Asian Long horned Beetle Scout, NYS DEC/ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE PROGRAM, Amityville, NY

Commercial Sales Rep. Bartlett Tree Experts, Huntington Station, NY

Greenhouse Sales Representative Paul’s Nursery, Greenlawn, NY - Retail sales.

Pick Up Sales Representative Otto Keil Florists, Cold Spring Hills, NY- Retail/Industry sales.

Garden Center Manager Goldberg & Rodler, Huntington, NY- Retail sales and design.

Estate Gardener/Manager Palin Estate, Southampton, NY 4 acre with greenhouse, Par 4 Golf course.

Estate Gardener/Manager Salutation Estate, Glen Cove, NY 52-acre island with Greenhouse and Gardens

President & Owner Fountain State Gardeners, Centerport, NY. Homeowner sales and gardens.

Plant Health Care Technician/ Sales Representative Van’s Tree Service, Huntington Station, NY. Implemented first IPM rig and identified plant/insect habitation.

Greenhouse oversight Greentree Estate, Manhasset, NY. Greenhouse oversight of Orchid collection and Palm house.

Military Experience

Aerographer’s Mate Third Class United States Navy

Observed and recorded weather data via teletype transmission. Communicated weather briefs to pilots and other personnel. Compiled surface weather from teletype.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Business Administration – 4.0 Supply Chain Management

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO

Associates of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture

Suny Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY

New York State Arborist

New York State Certified Professional Applicator

New York State Certified Nursery/Landscape Professional

First Aid/CPR

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