Sunny A.

Rehkop
21871 Brewer Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530)268-3512
sr109d6f8@westpost.net
Objective
I wish to fulfill a fulltime position that utilizes my previous work experience
in the landscape industry along with the recent skills I have gained in obtaini
ng certifications both in heavy equipment operation and mechanized agricultural
practices.
Summary of qualifications
* Class A CDL
* 10 years plus of experience owning and operating an established landscape comp
any
* 2 years of experience as a owner and operator of a 2002 Caterpillar skid steer
* 1 season experience in Snow Removal with Evanas Excavations located in Loyalto
n, CA.
* experience operating Caterpillar mini-excavator and Caterpillar Backhoe with E
vanas Excavations located in Loyalton, CA.
* 3 years experience working as a nurseryperson, designer and installer
Employment
Earthly Wisdom Landscaping
Auburn, CA February 2006- Present
General partner and manager
Partner and manager of successful landscape company. We specialize in creating
unique landscape designs and installing that which has been envisioned. Duties
entail sales and relations with clients, crew leadership and organization, desi
gn work, installation foreperson and equipment operation.
Foliage and Flowers
Sacramento CA, April 2001- February 2006
Owner and Manager
Owner and manager of small landscape company specializing in container gardening
, small garden design, installation, custom maintenance and construction of smal
l water features. Strong managerial/ business skills with emphasis on customer
service as well as a thorough knowledge of plant materials.
Fair Oaks Blvd. Nursery
Sacramento, CA June 1998- April 2001
Florist and Nurseryperson
Responsibilities included working as a full service florist, landscape designer,
installer of both commercial and residential accounts, horticultural consultant
, maintenance of small container gardens and ensuring strong customer relations.
Good experience as a cashier and running the sales floor.
Garden Gate Co.
Sacramento, CA July 1997- June 1998
Floral Designer
Employed as lead florist whose duties included wedding design, parties, daily or
ders, weekly/ bi-weekly accounts, ordering flowers and creating in-store display
s along with floor sales.
Nelouas
Stockton, CA September 1996- July1997
Interior plant maintenance and installation
Responsibilities included installing and maintaining houseplants for both reside
ntial and commercial accounts.
Elizabethas Creations Floral Studio
Truckee, CA September 1992- June 1996
Floral delivery and design
Responsibilities included floral design, delivery, processing and flower mainten
ance.
Education
Butte College, Oroville Ca
Associates in Arts Degree in Social and Behavioral Science
Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Program.
Certificate of Achievement in Mechanized Agriculture Technician Program.
Sacramento City College, Sacramento Ca
Studied various courses in photography along with general education requirements
.
Sierra College, Rocklin Ca
Photography courses included: Large Format Photography, Advanced Black and Whi
te.
General Education courses included: Humanities, English, Mathematics, Physics P
sychology
American River College, Carmichael Ca
Environmental Horticulture courses including: Plant identification 1 and 2, Soi
l Science and Propagation.
Special Skills and projects
* Obtained in 2004 and maintain to 2010 a California Landscape Contractors Licen
se (C-27) #845840
* work with Church group Ecclesia Pistis Sophia as a mentor, leader of study gro
ups and organizer of special events.
* Participated in the design and set-up of an award winning booth for the landsc
ape design competition at the Cal Expo Home and Garden show for 3 years running.
* CPR certification at Safety Expo in Sacramento 2010
References:
David Chamberlin
Carpenter
Dolores Ave.
Grass Valley, CA
(530)205-0880
Michael Zysk
High School English Teacher Olivehurst High School
159 Conaway Ave.
Grass Valley, CA
(530)205-0817
Annette Faber
Manager/ General Partner of Commsite Remote Tower Inc.
Loyalton, CA
(530)386-0736