Jobs in gardening are set to rise as companies seek landscaped grounds and homeowners find themselves too busy to look after their gardens. Whichever type of gardening interests you, a resume is the perfect opportunity for you to introduce yourself to a prospective employer.
Entry-level gardening positions don’t have specific education requirements, but be sure to include studies in horticulture or landscape design in the education section. Recruiters seek employees with the physical strength to do the job, attention to detail and a willingness to learn, so focus on any past positions or volunteer work that demonstrate these attributes.
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Create ResumeChloe Rodriguez
123 Fake Street | City, State, Zip Code| | C: 000-000-0000 | email@email.com
Summary
Working as a self employed landscaper for several years has given me detailed knowledge and the skills to fulfill any assigned task. My former responsibilities often included but were not limited to spreading mulch, building and removing decorative ponds, building raised beds for vegetable gardens and controlling drainage.
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Accomplishments
During my time landscaping I successfully built multiple decorative koi ponds, planted thousands of plants (vegetables and decorative) and obtained quite a number of clients throughout the township.
Experience
Background Apr 2013
Company Name City, State
Work requirements generally include irregular work hours and overtime. Dedication and integrity are imperative.
Security Officer Jan 2010 to Mar 2013
Company Name City, State
Responsibilities included public safety, loss prevention, first aid, customer service. Quality interpersonal communication skills were a requirement.
Landscaper Apr 2005 to Jan 2010
Company Name City, State
While noted previously, this job did and could include everything from mowing lawns, building walls, removing or building decorative ponds and any number of other neighborhood tasks.
Education
Political Science 2015 Temple University City, State
Dually enrolled at both Montgomery County Community College and Temple University. Only one course taken at Temple University (Army ROTC.)
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies 2013 Montgomery County Community College City, State
Aside from the required coursework, history, political science, communications and economics courses are preferred. Current GPA of 3.7. (currently enrolled)
High School Diploma, General 2009 Lower Merion High School City, State
Basic school courses taken.
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