Matt Guthrie

Background

About Matt Guthrie

Accomplished Horticulturist with extensive knowledge in plant identification, plant use and installation in the landscape, nursery stock care, and landscape maintenance. Have supervised teams in the horticulture retail environment and lead teams in commercial and residential landscape installs. Well respected as a Team Leader and educator in the horticulture industry. Strive to create a fun, exciting, and productive work environment. • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to communicate well with customers and employees • Extensive plant knowledge and plant Identification • Plant and material handling • Nursery stock care • Chemical applications • Designs, installs, and maintenance associated with landscapes • Ability to assign projects, supervise, and give directions • Knowledge in Microsoft Office and Windows Operating Systems • Vehicle & engine maintenance • Power equipment repair & maintenance • Operation of chain saws, blowers, trimmers, mowers, hedge pruners, stump grinders, and chippers • Skid Steer and excavator operation • Excellent problem solving skills • Self-Motivator • Company Loyalty and dedication • Excellent communication skills • Great time management and organization Professional Accomplishments include - Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Emerging Leaders Training, 4/2017 • North American Training Solutions, 7/2016, Technical Tree Felling & Cutting Techniques • International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, ID# OH6499A, 3/2015 • Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator, ID# 130069, 10/2014 • Stihl Academy, 1/2010, certified in basic and advanced power equipment operation and maintenance • Husqvarna University, 1/2009, certified in basic and advanced power equipment operation and maintenance • Scotts Training Institute, 3/2007 • Forklift Operators License, 10/2001