Zandra Bowker

• Revitalize public spaces with refreshing design featuring low-maintenance plants suited for the site.
• Develope comprehensive maintenance plans for clients, ensuring long-term health and beauty of the landscape.
• Implement innovative solutions to address challenges related to soil erosion control and stormwater management.
• Manage a team of skilled and unskilled labour fostering an environment of teamwork and open communication to deliver exceptional results.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to create cohesive outdoor spaces that complement building design.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between seasonal changes by overseeing timely planting schedules for annuals and perennials.
• Conducted regular safety trainings, resulting in reduced injuries among crew members during landscaping projects.
• Uphold industry standards by adhering to local regulations, obtaining necessary permits, and staying current on best practices in the field of landscaping.
• Conserve natural habitats by incorporating native species and environmentally friendly practices in landscape projects.
• Provide expert guidance on plant selection, installation, and care for diverse clientele with varying needs and preferences.
• Develope and implement strategies for pest and disease control.
• Research and identify appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
• Manage and coordinate installation of complex landscaping projects.
• Create and maintain detailed records of landscaping projects for future reference.
• Remove garden debris and waste and successfully create a mulching culture.
• Prepare soil for planting and sowing.
• Educate employees and members of public on plant health.
• Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
• Install stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
• Design programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
• Apply best horticultural knowledge and practices throughout sites.
• Remediate areas previously not planted.
• Identifying Exotic or Alien plants and dealing with them appropriately.
• Maximizing plant and turf health and potential.
• Design and Install new Landscape installations.
• Changing existing landscapes to better suit environment or Client requirements.
• Biodiverse rehabilitation

STAFF

• Facilitated smooth collaboration between Contract and staff through clear communication channels to achieve best possible results.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Encourage skills development for labour and offer various opportunities and courses to achieve it.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Instill safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Regularly streamlining operations, introduce better systems.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of labour from general labour to management.
• Scheduled employees for suitable positions, taking into account employee strengths.
• Cultivated a positive work environment.
• Apply best horticultural knowledge and practices throughout the sites, specifically for each component.
• Understand, allocate and plant best plants for different situations
• Remediate areas previously not planted. From Soil health to planting the correct flora.
• Storm water management in gardens, enhancing water flow where possible to feed plants.
• Identifying Exotic or Alien plants and dealing with them appropriately.
• Identifying all pests, insects, fungi and disease on plants and dealing with them appropriately.
• Maximizing plant and turf health and potential.
• Design and Install new Landscape installations.
• Changing exciting landscapes to better suit environment or Client requirements.
• Biodiverse rehabilitation