Horticulture Manager/Horticulture/Botany
Resume:
KEITH ADI DARUWALLA
*** ********** **. (S.E.), Calgary, Alberta T2J-4G9
H: 403-***-**** C: 403-***-**** E: **************@*****.***
Alberta Trees and Nurseries
***** – 112 St. East
Aldersyde, Alberta
Re: Horticulture Manager
Attention: Human Resources
I am looking forward to working at Alberta Trees and Nurseries. Having worked in the horticulture industry, I am experienced in customer care as well as botany/horticulture.
Possessing a passion for horticulture, gardening and tropical plants, along with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and help others, I can assist Alberta Trees and Nurseries to achieve its business and customer satisfaction goals respectively.
Because of my horticultural education, I have a good technical background in plant identification, plant and soil sciences, greenhouse crop production, tree, field fruit, floral and vegetable production, soft landscaping, entomology, plant pathology, and integrated pest management.
Please refer to the attached resume for further information, and feel free to contact me at the mentioned phone numbers and e-mail address. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Keith Daruwalla
Enclosure
KEITH ADI DARUWALLA
464 Queensland Road S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, T2J-4G9
403-***-**** home or 403-***-**** cell
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
As a horticulturist with an excellent educational background, a strong work ethic, along with a willingness to learn and help, I can provide value to the team.
EDUCATION
Lakeland College 2021
Authorized Pesticide Applicator
Mount Royal University 2016
Floral Design
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Optical Science 2014-2016
Olds College
Horticulture(post diploma) 2012-2013
•Horticulture diploma 2010-2012
HORTICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT
BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS 2020-Present
Plant Health Care Technician (seasonal employment)
Fertilizer application
Pesticide mixing and application
Advise customers
Arborist ground work
GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN 2017-2018
Horticulturist/Botanist
Advised and educated customers
Helped customers choose correct plant materials
Sales of plant materials
Advised owners of new innovative ideas
Helped to unload trucks
Maintained health of plants
SPRUCE IT UP GARDEN CENTRE 2016
Horticulture Technician (seasonal employment)
Advised and educated customers
Helped customers choose correct plant materials
Sales of plant materials
Helped to unload trucks
Maintained health of plants
GREENERY OFFICE INTERIORS 2013
Horticulture Technician
Maintained indoor tropical plants
Inspected plants for pests
Applied corrective action to rid pests
Received shipments of plants
Performed warehouse inventory count
Maintained client relations
OLDS COLLEGE 2013
Greenhouse & Botanical Garden worker (seasonal employment)
Propagated from seed vegetables, herbs, and floral crops
Watered various species of plants in greenhouses
Maintained proper fertilizer program for all greenhouse plants
Cleaned and weeded greenhouses
Planted, watered, weeded, and maintained planting areas in botanical gardens
SAIT POLYTECHNIC 2012
Horticulturist, Culinary vegetable & herb garden (seasonal employment)
Grew seedlings for outdoor garden
Prepared planting beds in garden
Propagated plants in outdoor garden
Promoted culinary garden to public
OLDS COLLEGE 2011
Greenhouse & Botanical Garden worker (seasonal employment)
Watered various species of plants in greenhouses
Maintained proper fertilizer program for all greenhouse plants
Cleaned and weeded greenhouses
Planted, watered, weeded, and maintained planting areas in botanical gardens
Maintained tropical and desert plants from Bowden Penitentiary (being stored at Olds College)
Helped to set-up conference halls with tropical plant arrangements
NON HORTICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT
Tarik’s NoFrills 2018-2019
Helping customers
Merchandising produce
Quality control
KW Essilor 2016-2017
Shipping and receiving
Fabrication of ophthalmic lenses
Seton Optometry 2015-2016
Pre-tested patients
Helped customers find proper eyewear
Diamond Optical 2013-2015
Optical lab
Pre-tested patients
Helped customers find proper eyewear
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Olds College Horticulture Club 2010-2012
Propagated plants which were then sold at plant sales
Olds College Landscaping Club 2010-2012
Landscaped various gardens of homeowners in Olds
Landscaped the garden of a local flower shop in Olds
Help to decide which landscape-plants to use for a community in Calgary
Helped landscape a new home for the Habitat for Humanity Canada organization
Calgary Zoo 2010
•Cared for tropical plants at the Dorothy Harvie Conservatory
Childrens Cottage Society 2007-2008
Cared for children in the crisis nursery
REFERENCES
Branden Gartley (former manager at Spruce It Up Garden Centre) 403-***-****
Alisha Fenner (former class-mate at Olds College) 403-***-****
Nick Zannis (owner, Golden Acre Garden Centre) 403-***-****
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