Copy Editor
Resume:
Laura Lyon
Shelbyville, KY *0065
advbcv@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career-conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A high-energy, enthusiastic, and dependable individual who excels in challenging and competitive environments.
More than 25 years of increasing responsibilities in the landscaping design/build and nursery industry, 18 years as a copy editor and photo editor in the journalism industry, and 12 years as a Certified Arborist, Plant Health Care Specialist.
Account Manager, specializing in all things in landscape; i.e., lawn care, plant health care, landscape design, landscape maintenance.
Certified Arborist, specializing in diagnosing, treating trees, shrubs, tropicals (interior) for disease and insect problems.
Landscape designer, specializing in hand-drawn, residential and commercial, designs.
Salesperson in retail nursery.
Organization specialist.
Skilled in explicit, concise writing, and effective editing.
Skillful at processing data and information, keeping records, and tabulation.
Recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
One on one relationship with customers regarding outdoor spaces.
Diagnosing diseases, insects that damage plants.
Meet with customers, design residential landscapes.
Design for both landscape and hardscape.
Hand draw all designs.
Oversee, work with foremen to maintain landscape.
Oversee, work with technicians to treat for plant disease and insect control.
Oversee, work with landscape foremen, crew to install designs.
Maintain chemical room.
Maintain pesticide purchasing, application licenses.
Work with customers in retail sales to accomplish “quick designs.”
(Quick designs: pencil sketches for customers to use to purchase and
install own shrubs, trees, perennials, etc.)
Assist in editing all advertising, marketing brochures for nursery, including retail, wholesale, and landscaping departments.
Run cash register.
EXPERIENCE
United Landscape, Lexington, KY
Account Manager, 2021 – 2022
Bob Ray Co., Inc., Louisville, KY
Plant Health Care Supervisor, 2012 – 2021
Wilson Nurseries Inc., Frankfort, KY
Landscape Designer, 2005 to 2011
Thoroughbred Times, Lexington, KY
Copy / Photo Editor, 1988 to 2005
Thoroughbred Record, Lexington, KY
Proof Reader, 1986 – 1988
Walmac International Farm, Cincinnati, OH
Secretary to Vice President, 1980 – 1982
Warnerton Farm, Cincinnati, OH
Stallion/Broodmare Groom, 1979 – 1980
EDUCATION
Anderson High School, Cincinnati, OH
H.S., 1977
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
A.S., Animal Health Technology, 1980
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Animal Science Major, 1981
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
B.S., Landscape Architecture, 1996
International Society of Arboriculture, Kentucky
Certified Arborist, 2012
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, 2018
Certification Liaison, 2019
**References provided upon request**
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