Matthew Amelung's Professional Resume

Matthew E. Amelung

mea3w@mtmail.mtsu.edu

                                                                                  

PROFILE AND SKILLS

·         11+ years’ experience in the commercial/residential landscaping field

·         Independent worker and leader

·         High foreign language proficiency (fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian) 

·         High physical endurance

·         Proven work ethic

·         Creative, solutions-oriented team member

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Determined self-learner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art     Gardener                                                 June ‘12 – Present

Maintain Japanese and Color Gardens, including planting, pruning, mowing, and hardscaping

 Support installation of outdoor art throughout gardens

Nashville Pet Products Center, LLC                         Sales Associate                                      Aug. ’11 – Present

 Provide exceptional customer service experience

Possess extensive knowledge of all products, tailoring recommendations to customer and pet needs

Outdoor Creative Design & Landscape, LLC                      Landscaper                               March ’10 – July ‘11

Managed and facilitated turf maintenance program, including mowing, chemical application, aeration, and over-seeding

 Experience in all facets of landscaping, including yard cleanups, bed preparation, mulching, plant identification, correct pruning techniques, hardscaping (retaining walls, drainage issues, rockscapes, etc.)

 Frequent interactions with clients, including answering questions, explaining projects and future maintenance requirements, and tailoring jobs to meet clients’ needs

The U                                      Delivery Driver/Prep Cook                                                         Feb. ’10 – March ‘10

 Prepped produce, meats, cheeses, and breads

 Cleanup duties, including dishwashing, trash removal, and bussing tables

Thumbs Up Telemarketing                 Customer Service Representative                                Sep. ’09 – Dec. ‘09

Performed cold calls for Citi Mortgage bi-weekly payment plan program and Lutheran Family and Children Services Collection Drive

University Gardens, LLC                  Landscaper/Crew Chief                                                    June ’02 – Aug. ‘09

Managed 6-person crews on job sites

Managed and facilitated turf program, including mowing, chemical application, aeration, and over-seeding

EDUCATION

Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN                                                            2012 – Present

International Organizational Leadership

Forest Park Community College – St. Louis, MO                                                                          2010 – 2011

General Studies, International Option

University City Senior High School – University City, MO                                                           2000 – 2004

ACADEMIC HONORS

             

• Forest Park Community College Dean’s List (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)
• Valedictorian – University City Senior High School (2004)