David Crawford

I have worked as a Personal Trainer and Physical Therapist for over 8 years. I have built my skills and experience helping others to achieve their physical and mental goals. Being a Personal Trainer has also honed my sales skills as you are required to determine the needs, goals, and timeframe of potential clients and doing your utmost to achieve them. It has been a very rewarding career, but I am currently looking to transition into product (internal or external) sales.

I possess a Bachelor of Technology, Environmental Landscape Horticulture, and a Technical Diploma (Honours), Environmental Landscape Horticulture from Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture (Halifax, NS). In addition, I have received several bursaries/scholarships in the field of Plant Science and Horticulture.

I have obtained many diverse skills in the field of horticulture, such as; surveying, hardscape installation, plant propagation, pruning, pest identification/control, fertilizer application, drainage practices for sports fields, plant identification/maintenance, arboriculture, tree care and the ability to read, understand and work from Landscape Drawings.

Working as a Landscaper, I have used and maintained a variety of landscape equipment including: mowers, trimmers, tampers, hedge-clippers, pruners, etc.

I worked in both Landscape Construction as well as Landscape Maintenance. In Landscape Construction I assisted in the surveying and installation of various hardscape structures from arbours, to retaining walls, and stone structures/plant beds.

In Landscape Maintenance I was responsible for; installation of flower beds, aeration of fields, mowing and trimming, pruning, mulch application, and more.

I have experience working in all types of weather conditions from heavy wind and rain, to dry, hot summer days.

As a Nightclub Manager, I was responsible for supervising staff and assisting colleagues with all manner of issues that can arise in the chaotic world of a nightclub setting. I scheduled employees for their shifts, and would handle various problems as they arose. Whether it be changing out CO2 canisters for the bartenders, assisting with drink service, cleaning up messes, or acting as security for our staff and patrons, I would help in any way possible to ensure the smooth flow of service. I learned a great deal about quick thinking and problem solving. It also gave me experience in purchasing necessary materials, coordinating with suppliers, and balancing a budget.

Working as a Personal Trainer and Recreation Coordinator gave me experience with helping others to achieve their goals both physically and mentally. I had to deal with many different personality types and discover the best ways to motivate and guide my clients on their optimal path for their individual needs and abilities. It taught me the importance of goal-setting and how to stick to a plan, but also how to be malleable/adaptable to the ever-changing circumstances life can throw our way.   

Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Landscape Horticulture, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2014