Driving truck and trailer(15+years experience). Manage a crew of 2-4 people. Logging daily timesheets. Knowledgeable running Walker mower(and all other ride on mowers), line trimmers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers. Weeding, pruning, cultivating and edging. Having an eye for detail
Lead Hand
Spruce It Up Garden Centre
Calgary, AB
04.2021 - 06.2021
Lots of planting flowers, shrubs and trees. Flower maintenance, weeding, pruning, fertilizing. Cultivating and edging flower beds, raking mulch. Designing flower pots and planters for high end estates, residences and restaurants around Calgary. Made sure other crew were sticking to task, time management. Following the foreman's instructions and executing the plan for the day.
Foreman
Blue Grass
Calgary, AB
01.2020 - 10.2020
Training new crew, Delegating duties, Organizing crew and tasks, Driving truck and trailer, Mowing and trimming, Experienced with zero turn mowers, walkers and X-Mark, Pruning, Weeding, Edging, Plant knowledge and identification, Snow removal, Experience with Gravely sweepers, Backpack blowing, Shovel and ice chipping
Foreman
Prairie West Landscapes
Calgary, AB
07.2019 - 11.2019
Drive truck and trailer, load/unload equipment, daily timesheets and hazard assessment sheets, experience with zero turn mowers, trimming, blowing, snow removal, gravely sweepers, organizing crew and delegating duties, training new employees
Foreman
Evergreen Services
Calgary, AB
10.2018 - 07.2019
Responsibilities include driving truck and trailer, equipment maintenance, operating zero turn mower(Walkers), trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weeding(by hand and by pesticides), pruning, cultivating, edging, organize crew and delegate duties, training new employees, snow removal, Planting trees, Planting shrubs, Spreading loam for garden beds, Laying sod
Foreman
Bugaboo Landscaping
Calgary, AB
06.2018 - 10.2018
Responsibilities included driving truck and trailer, equipment maintenance, operating Kubota zero turn mower, trimming, pruning, planting, weeding(by hand and chemical application), building relationships with clients, organizing crew and delegating duties, timesheets
Sales Associate
QE Homes(formaly Quilts Etc)
Calgary, AB
11.2003 - 07.2015
Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs. Provided product information and answered customer questions. Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services. Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts. Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance. Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales. Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed. Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors. Processed returned merchandise according to company policies. Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service. Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers. Handled customer complaints in a professional manner. Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases. Assisted with unloading delivery trucks and stocking shelves with new merchandise. Reported any discrepancies in inventory counts or pricing issues promptly. Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise. Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety. Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs. Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies. Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items. Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers. Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences. Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations. Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
Foreman
Foothills Landscaping
01.2005 - 01.2010
Responsible for equipment maintenance, efficient at running gravely mowers, kubota mowers, weed whips, backpack blowers, power rakes, skilled at driving large trucks with trailer, daily time sheets and paperwork, most experience with commercial sites, pruning, deadheading, weeding and weed control using commercial grade chemicals, plant knowledge and identification, training new employees on equipment, equipment safety and maintenance duties, snow removal foreman for two seasons doing show homes in Silverado, Evanston and Airdrie, Laying sod, Planting trees, Planting shrubs, Rock raking loam, Spreading mulch
Lead Hand
Foothills Landscaping
01.2005 - 01.2006
Responsible for daily time sheets, maintaining equipment, being a leader when foreman was not present, some plant identification, deadhead flowers and weeding, pruning and plant maintenance
Swing Manager
McDonalds
Windsor, ON
07.1999 - 11.2003
Developed and implemented customer service standards for staff to follow. Trained new employees on food preparation, cash handling, and customer service techniques. Monitored daily operations of the restaurant, including inventory control and ordering supplies. Ensured compliance with all local health regulations related to food safety. Regularly inspected restaurant premises to ensure cleanliness standards were met. Supervised stock levels of kitchen ingredients ensuring freshness of food served. Adhered to company policies and procedures while enforcing them among all employees. Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of dining and kitchen areas. Complied with health, sanitation and liquor regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to employees. Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents. Trained new employees to perform duties. Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality. Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards. Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry. Responsible for counting cash and debit receipts at the end of my shift. Counting large amounts of cash at the end of the night. Putting together cash drawers for the upcoming shifts