Kyla Phillips

Experience

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  Amato Pizzeria

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Manager

  First job. I worked my way up to the Manager position from a bus girl. I supervised kitchen and dining staff. I trained new employees, cashiered, and helped clean and close the restaurant. Most of all I learned the importance of customer service.

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  Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Intern

  Intern Experience-Collected data on public policy and community issues-Researched senior nutrition concerns at community centers in San Jose which led to a Senior Nutrition Task Force Team in San Jose, CA-Met with City Councilmen, County Supervisors, public officials, and non-profit managers-Wrote detailed notes and reports -Created agendas-Answered phones and scheduled meetings -Attended conferences and election debates and forums-Planned events with partner agencies, including a Senior Nutrition Rally Event at City Hall Show less

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  Our City Forest

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

  Urban Forestry Tree Care Specialist

  I served as an Americorps Member at Our City Forest for 2 years. -I instructed volunteers on the importance of protecting the Urban Forest by leading over 50 Tree Care, Tree Planting, and Tree Pruning Demonstrations.-I created and completed over 2,000 neighborhood routes and tree maintenance projects at schools and parks in San Jose, CA.-I helped organize four neighborhood plantings with volunteers and AmeriCorps members.-I led the Stewardship Survey Program.-I trained new AmeriCorps Members during my second year of service.-I worked in groups doing tree maintenance such as mulching, pruning trees and adjusting or removing support stakes on over 8,000 trees in San Jose. -I completed a portion of the Street Tree Inventory project for the City of San Jose.-I collected tree health and risk data for the City of San Jose. Show less

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  Santa Clara Master Gardener

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Fruit Tree Orchard and Tree Nursery Work

  A Master Gardener trained our team the best management practices to prune and thin fruit trees at Our City Forest's tree nursery and at the Guadalupe Garden Orchard.I attended classes on weeds, pests and diseases (IPM-Integrated Pest Management), fertilizers, fruit tree pruning and thinning, pollination.At Our City Forest nursery, our team was taught to pot bare root trees, transplant trees, and how to train young fruit trees in a nursery setting.

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  ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  Consulting Utilities Forester / ISA Certified Arborist WE-10239A

  As a Certified Arborist by the International Society for Arboriculture (ISA WE-10239A), I inspected trees and vegetation around the distribution and transmission lines for PG&E. Inspections included determining tree growth rates, tree health and structure, and potential hazards to prevent fires and power outages from surrounding vegetation.I used GIS programs to map and inventory trees.I prescribed tree trim or removal instructions for tree crews and climbers to maintain safe clearances from utilities. I worked with private and commercial property owners and city arborists to obtain necessary permits Show less

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  Curtis Horticulture, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Lead Gardener, Horticulturist

  -I worked with a crew as the horticulture lead on maintenance routes. We provided ecological landscape services to the communities of the South Bay and Peninsula regions of the San Francisco Bay Area. -I performed skilled gardening tasks including integrated pest management, fine pruning, tree trimming, raking, fertilizing, checking irrigation, etc.-Trained and directed other gardeners in day-to-day gardening activities.-Recorded billable hours, tasks completed, and work and materials used on client's properties Show less

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  The Village Gardener, Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  As an Estimator, I reviewed landscape designs and created bids and estimates for landscaping projects.As a Project Coordinator, I scheduled and coordinated installation projects, supervised crews, and ordered materials for construction. As a Horticulturalist, I worked with local nurseries and ordered plants, consulted with clients, placed plants, and provided flower arrangements for pots. As an Certified Arborist, I have led enhancement pruning projects and maintained fruit tree orchards for clients. Show less

  • Landscape Maintenance Account Manager

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Landscape Construction Coordinator and Estimator

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
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  NewPath Landscape Services

  Aug 2018 - now

  Account Manager