Kevin Anderson-Garrity is a highly motivated horticulturist with over 16 years of experience in horticulture and landscape industries. He has expertise in plant identification, irrigation, fertility, pruning, design, and exceptional customer service. He is licensed as an Illinois Pesticide Applicator and has managed crews and taken on leadership roles at previous employers including a country club and garden center.

1. Kevin Anderson-Garrity
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061, 224-805-6579
kevinandersongarrity@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-anderson-garrity
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated horticulturist with over 16 years of field experience in horticulture and landscape
industries, with a focus on design, plants selection, and exceptional customer service.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years of hands-on experience of proper irrigation and fertility to produce quality results.
• Expert in plant identification of woody ornamentals, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
• Effective communication with co-workers, management, and industry professionals.
• Illinois Pesticide Applicators license & IPM expert.
• Managed planting and bed preparation tasks for a crew of four employees.
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Performed custom design work for large in-ground plantings utilizing a wide variety of ornamentals.
• Hand pruning with crown lifting and thinning of trees, trimming, renewal, rejuvenation pruning of
shrubs at the proper time of year.
• Tenacity and adaptability in challenging situations.
• Experience in quick professional budget and plant selection decisions.
EXPERIENCE
AbbVie Sustainable Landscape Internship- Grayslake, IL August 2017-November 2017
Internship In partnership with the College of Lake County
• Expanded knowledge of plants to native species, working with contractors to fulfill client’s wants.
Anderson-Garrity Consultants - Vernon Hills, IL May 2016-present
Designer & Expert Horticulturist
• Implementing consultant skills with clients to perform what they want for their properties.
Sunset Ridge Country Club - Northfield, IL September 2012-February 2017
Horticulturist & Head Club Grounds Keeper
• Promoted 3 times from grounds keeper to horticulture expert and designer.
Reds Garden Center & Fireplace Logs - Northbrook, IL May 2006–August 2011
Seasonal Full-Time Worker
• Utilized college education to provide exceptional customer service.
EDUCATION
College Of Lake County - Grayslake, IL Landscape Design Certificate. Expected 2018
Illinois State University - Normal, IL Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Agronomy. 2012
H Harper College - Palatine, IL AAS, Plant Science Technology Horticulture Specialization. 2008
CERTIFICATES Basic Horticultural Skills, Arboriculture, Turf Grass & Grounds Maintenance, 2008
Athletic Field Maintenance from Harper College.
LICENSES IL Pesticide Applicator License General Standards, Ornamentals, Turf. Expires December 2019
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Society of Arboriculture Member since December 2016
American Horticultural Society Member since August 2016