Drake Watson
Dallas
Summary
Dedicated landscaper with a strong work ethic and expertise in landscape maintenance, honed at Appalachian Landscape Company. Proven ability to enhance outdoor aesthetics through hardscape installation and effective plant care. Skilled in operating landscape equipment, driving company vehicles, landscape and hardscape installs, drafting landscape jobs and delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring optimal growth conditions.
Offering a solid foundation in outdoor work and a willingness to learn and grow in a landscaping environment. Brings a keen eye for detail and practical skills in plant care and garden design. Ready to use and develop these skills in the Landscape Designer role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Appalachian Landscape CO
05.2025 - Current
- Operated landscaping equipment to execute diverse tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in plant installation and maintenance, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to design and implement landscape layouts.
- Maintained tools and equipment, promoting safety and operational readiness.
- Executed mulching, pruning, and weeding tasks to enhance aesthetics of properties.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
Landscaper
Golden Outdoor Services
01.2025 - Current
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Laborer
Black Dog Farm
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing resources such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
Education
Associate of Science - Horticultural Science
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA12-2025
High School Diploma -
North Cobb Christian School
Acworth12-2025
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Lawn care
- Customer service
- Landscape maintenance
- Maintaining equipment
- Landscape equipment operation
- Residential landscaping
- Trimming and weeding
- Weeding and edging
Timeline
Landscaper
Appalachian Landscape CO
05.2025 - Current
Landscaper
Golden Outdoor Services
01.2025 - Current
Laborer
Black Dog Farm
01.2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Horticultural Science
Chattahoochee Technical College
High School Diploma -
North Cobb Christian School