Project Management Customer Service
Resume:
STARR
A.WILSON
*******@*****.***
San Francisco CA
SKILLS
Permaculture Design
Consultation
Landscape Gardening
Horticulture
Soil Restoration
Water Management
Plant Care
Nursery Management
Garden Design
Implementation
Project Management
Client Relations
EDUCATION
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA • 01/2019
Associate in Science: Landscape Gardening and Landscape Contracting
CERTIFICATIONS
Permaculture Teacher Training and Facilitation Course
Certificate of Completion 2011
City College of San Francisco – Certificate of Accomplishment Landscape Maintenance 2009
Landscape Design 2009
Landscape Construction 2010
Commercial Cut Flower Greenhouse Production 2010
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced professional in plant care and U.S. Veteran who demonstrates attention to detail, and customer service within a nursery environment. Demonstrates ability to manage plant health and growth effectively. Looking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied and expanded.
WORK HISTORY
City College of San Francisco Horticulture Department - Plant Nursery Assistant
San Francisco, USA • 01/2019 - 12/2019
Worked as a student assistant in the CCSF Horticulture Department, overseeing 1,700 marigolds from planting to sale
Assisted with plant maintenance, weeding, and managing the nursery for the floristry department and school grounds
Residential Home - Landscape Designer & Contractor
Yucaipa, USA • 01/2019 - 06/2019
Designed and implemented a -acre garden for a private residence, transforming the backyard and front yard from weed-choked areas to beautiful, functional spaces
Overcame challenges such as leveling uneven ground, dealing with uncooperative homeowners, and double-digging the backyard to ensure proper drainage
Created water-efficient berms and reseeded both yards to improve water management, benefiting the environment and curb appeal
DQ University - Permaculture Design Consultant
Davis, USA • 01/2010 - 06/2010
Participated in a group project for the 365-acre permaculture plan at DQ University under the guidance of Penny Livingston and the Regenerative Design Institute
Created landscape plans aligned with sustainable practices, but the plans were not implemented due to lack of resources
Family-Owned Island - Permaculture Consultant / Garden Designer
Nicaragua • 01/1972 - 01/1995
Oversaw the development of a permaculture garden, including planting of mango, banana, avocado, lemon, and orange trees
Managed the growth of over 200 mango trees, which were harvested annually when my father was alive
Faced challenges due to pest control issues, neglected fruit, and poor follow-through on planting decisions, such as not getting both male and female versions of trees
Attempted to organize the island's sustainable farming practices but faced cultural and language barriers
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