Shelby Hoogendyk
Denver
Summary
Capable groundskeeper specializing in lawn care and plant health. Able to thrive in self-motivated and collaborative working environments. Innovative Gardener with a keen eye for color pairings and developed knowledge of Colorado wild plants and gardening. An expert in selecting sustainable materials to create a low-impact design using techniques such as permaculture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Laborer
One In The Sun
Highlands Ranch
06.2018 - Current
- Interacted daily with various company leaders, subcontractors, customers and city inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Kept tools and equipment cleaned, well-maintained and properly stored to promote team efficiency.
- Learned how to complete window cleaning and walk throughs with minimal supervision to contribute to project success.
AVID Tutor
Englewood Schools
Englewood
05.2008 - 06.2019
- Evaluated student progress in Math, Science, and English using various methods and developed a plan of action for achievement.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Worked with students in classrooms, small study areas or libraries to provide educational support.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Interacted with parents, students and co-workers to build support networks and enhance student success
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
- Educated students on strategies for effective studying, note taking and test taking.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing.
- Supported teacher instruction by discussing concepts and creating custom practice questions.
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' learning and educational weaknesses and strengths.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
- Tutored over 120 struggling, average and advanced students in all academic areas and AP and Honors course materials.
- Created special handouts, study guides and assessments to evaluate and boost student knowledge.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, including team building, such as, learning social skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills.
Owner Of Preying Mantis Landscapes
Preying Mantis Landscapes
Denver
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
- Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Provided upkeep on all work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Reviewed plans and designs to ensure all grounds work was performed to specifications.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans with budgets in excess of $ 10,000.00
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass and where to plant flowers and foliage.
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Applied weed- and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Installed stonework according to design plan and client specifications.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds and insects.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Actively participated in seminars and workshops to better understand natural pest control products, which delivered successful results with zero chemicals.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from customers, typically returning messages within 24 hours timeframe, increasing client retention rates by 80%.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers.
- Engaged potential leads through great service, effective communication, and innovative ideas, turning 27 prospective clients into paying customers.
- Designed and drafted plans for gardens and flowerbeds.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Operated landscaping equipment withfocus on safety and efficiency.
- Managed five day laborers in completing large landscaping projects exceeding $10,000.00.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, including lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Monitored over five workers to complete projects on-time and under budget with both client and employee satisfaction.
- Consulted with suppliers for plants, trees, mulch, materials to cut costs and guarantee timely project completion to clients.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Trained over 3 new employees on lawn equipment and chainsaw use, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Delegated various projects and lawn care tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Adhered to OSHA guidelines and standards, including proper handling of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, sorting mail, and bookkeeping.
Nursery Worker
O'Toole's Garden Centers
Littleton
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Carefully maintained plant health through watering and proper fertilization to minimize losses and waste.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs and plants.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds and insects.
- Used gardening tools, including Trowel, shovels, pitch forks, leaf blowers, mowers, weed whackers, chainsaws, edging tools, aerators, drip irrigation systems, hoes, and, rakes.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Cultivated soil with fertilizer and aeration.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH, using organic methods and applying relevant chemicals based on specifications for specific plants or customers.
- Ran two different climate-controlled areas with over 300 plant varieties.
- Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
- Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Completed opening and closing procedures, including setting up cash drawers and preparing deposits, to maintain efficient operations.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Englewood High School
Englewood, CO06.2007
General Studies
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, COSkills
- Measurement and calculation accuracy
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Safe Lawn equipment operation
- Lifting up to 100 pounds
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Supervisory experience
- Good communication skills
- Project management skills
- Self-motivated
- Team training
- Detail oriented
- Deadline-driven
- Plant maintenance
- Employee training
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong initiative
- Works well independently
- Strong team player
- Semi-Bilingual Spanish/English
- Fast learner
- Internet research
Timeline
Construction Laborer
One In The Sun
06.2018 - Current
Owner Of Preying Mantis Landscapes
Preying Mantis Landscapes
02.2014 - 09.2015
Nursery Worker
O'Toole's Garden Centers
03.2013 - 09.2015
AVID Tutor
Englewood Schools
05.2008 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Englewood High School
General Studies
Arapahoe Community College
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