Kerry Duffy
Papakura,AUK
Summary
Im a hard working individual with experience in all aspects for gardening and property maintenance. Loyal and trustworthy employee who can work alone or as part of a team and are a quick learner willing to adapt to any job as required.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Icaregardens
01.2012 - Current
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Expanded client base with high-quality workmanship, leading to increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Reduced maintenance requirements for clients through selection of low-maintenance plants and materials.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Enhanced plant health by implementing proper pruning techniques and weed control methods.
- Reduced pest damage by utilizing integrated pest management strategies, including biological controls and environmentally friendly pesticides.
- Maintained attractive garden spaces by designing and installing landscape features such as retaining walls, walkways, and water features.
- Determined appropriate pesticides and herbicides, applying appropriately to protect plants.
- Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Garden Maintenance
PAE
2008 - 01.2012
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in daily garden maintenance tasks.
- Managed inventory of supplies and materials necessary for garden maintenance tasks.
- Streamlined garden maintenance tasks by developing efficient work plans and schedules.
- Served as an effective liaison between homeowner and other service providers like gardeners or repair technicians coordinating schedules to optimize overall home maintenance.
- Improved overall garden aesthetics through meticulous maintenance of plants, trees, and shrubs.
- Increased overall garden productivity through proper planting techniques and seasonal maintenance.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals such as garden designers or irrigation specialists, ensuring a cohesive approach to overall landscape maintenance.
- Completed gardening and lawn maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with clients to develop sustainable gardening plans that incorporated native plants and low-maintenance landscaping features.
- Assisted customers with plant selection, sharing knowledge on proper care and maintenance for optimal gardening results.
- Assisted customers with gardening queries, offering expert advice on plant care and maintenance.
Skills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Tree trimming
- Garden maintenance
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Weeding gardens
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Irrigation System Maintenance
- Seasonal maintenance
- Maintenance of flower beds
- Plant and Flower Care
- Flexible Schedule
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Icaregardens
01.2012 - Current
Garden Maintenance
PAE
2008 - 01.2012
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