Jason Yoke

Jason Yoke

Groundskeeper

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Superintendent at Rolling Green Cemetery

  • Education

    • Ivy Tech State College

      1999 - 2001
      Associates Degree Business Management
    • Indiana University East

      1995 - 1997
    • Vincennes University

      1997 - 1999
      Associates Degree Landscape Horticulture
  • Experience

    • Earlham Cemetery

      May 1995 - Nov 2005
      Groundskeeper

      • Supervised, trained and oversaw work performed by full-time and part-time staff.• Operated all types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance operations and grave digging of approximately 500 services a year. • Selected and purchased the many varieties and sizes of trees and shrubs used on cemetery grounds, consisting of five separate cemeteries covering 550 acres.

    • The Mole Doctor

      Apr 2001 - Nov 2004
      Founder/Owner

      • Founded and operated a horticultural pest removal business with over 350 residential and commercial clients spread over six counties and two states. • Assessed each property personally to determine the most effective means of pest removal. • Managed billing, supplies, route planning, budgeting, and employee scheduling for three employees.• Performed as a guest speaker at local garden clubs, home shows, and lawn care companies.

    • Highland Golf and Country Club

      Aug 2005 - Mar 2010
      Licensed Bartender

      Responded to daily customer needs in a high-end social and dining environment.* Managed bar inventory.* Assisted in planning for large social events.

    • AFLAC Insurance

      Jan 2006 - Sept 2008
      Independent Agent

      Gathered and enrolled clients in Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Policies.* Performed yearly follow-ups and updates of policies as client needs changed.

    • New Crown Cemetery

      Feb 2010 - Dec 2013
      Cemetery Grounds Superintendent

      • Oversee all employment actions, including hiring, promotion, and scheduling of the full time maintenance crew for a 70 acre cemetery averaging approximately 600 burials annually. • Coordinate with outside vendors such as funeral homes, vault companies, and memorial suppliers on a daily basis.• Assess and purchase supplies and equipment needed for all Indiana locations. • Communicate with cemetery administration and sales personnel regarding burial and memorial placement, upcoming events, and general cemetery needs. Show less

    • Rolling Green Cemetery

      Apr 2014 - now
      Superintendent

      Going on two years now and wow what a great group of people to work with. Good news for anyone wanting a change of pace or looking to advance their career, we are hiring at our location!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PADI Scuba

      Jan 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Instructor

      Issued by Hayes Regional Arboretum on Apr 1994
      Hayes Regional ArboretumAssociated with Jason Yoke