Riley DeLuca
Plant Science Student | Horticulture Experience
Newark
Summary
Third-year University of Delaware Plant Science student with hands-on coursework in soil science, sustainability, and botany. Dedicated gardener with strong expertise in plant care and landscape maintenance. Committed to providing exceptional customer service while efficiently completing garden tasks. Skillful with hands-on work and the use of various power tools, ready to take any challenge head-on.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Gardener
Patterns Gardens - Elise DuPont
Wilmington, Delaware
05.2024 - Current
- Plant installation, weed management, and mulching
- High-level skills with the use of power tools and other tools
- Maintained high-end residential gardens, improving plant health and visual quality through consistent pruning, fertilization, and weed control
- Executed transplanting and cultivation techniques to support seasonal plant growth and landscape design
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds
- Tree cutting and removal using chainsaw equipment
- Communication
- Teamwork
Warehouse and Delivery Help
Bee and the Wasp Vintage rentals
Newark, DE
03.2020 - Current
- Supported daily operations in a family-owned business, assisting with logistics, setup, and organization of rental equipment
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Use basic power tools to install signs, adjust tables, and put up panels/walls.
- Carry and organize heavy furniture, farm tables, panels, goblets, and other items.
Mover
Hopkins and Sons
New Castle, Delaware
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Loaded and unloaded furniture and boxes from trucks efficiently.
- Wrapped and protected items using blankets and plastic to prevent damage.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during moves.
- Ensured customers' satisfaction by providing excellent customer service throughout the entire moving process.
Busser/Kitchen Helper
Cafe Napoli
Wilmington, Delaware
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to restock supplies and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Cleaned and set tables to prepare for daily service at a busy café.
- Communicated effectively with team members to address customer needs quickly.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and reported shortages to management.
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths, and highchairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, DESkills
Landscape maintenance
Fertilizer application
Garden design
Horticultural tools
Pruning and trimming
Team collaboration
Equipment operationTeam collaborationCustomer serviceTime managementMowing and weed whackingPruning techniquesAffiliations
University of Delaware Club Golf Member
Timeline
Gardener
Patterns Gardens - Elise DuPont
05.2024 - Current
Mover
Hopkins and Sons
06.2023 - 01.2024
Busser/Kitchen Helper
Cafe Napoli
11.2021 - 05.2023
Warehouse and Delivery Help
Bee and the Wasp Vintage rentals
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
University of Delaware