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Devon Gallacher

Lyn,ON

Summary

A reliable and hardworking small business owner, with over ten years of experience in manual labour and customer service. Great familiarity with loading and unloading packages efficiently and moving packages by hand or equipment. Committed to becoming a motivated, dependable and professional team member for this company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

True North Lawn Care
04.2023 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day business operations.
  • Provide high-quality lawn care with great attention to detail to over 40 local customers.
  • Provide snow removal service in winter months
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Operate various lawn care equipment with focus on safety.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment to ensure equipment longevity.
  • Adapt quickly to weather conditions, ensuring completion of various jobs.

Builder/Merchandiser

M30 Retail Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Currently working the overnight shift until May, as it's a temporary job.
  • Great attention to detail - ability to read scanner properly and place product in the correct location.
  • Ability to lift heavy boxes of product and materials.
  • Read plans accordingly, building and installing new shelving, while removing the old set.
  • Work in a fast, timely manner with safety as a priority in order to meet the job's timeframe.
  • Load and unload materials and equipment onto trucks and trailers.

Lawn Care Technician

Xtreme Lawn Care
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Communicated efficiently and promptly with the owner, coworkers and customers regarding any questions or concerns.
  • Trusted and reliable worker, always on time and willing to be flexible. Often adjusting my schedule due to weather constraints.
  • Professional attitude and attire, with the company's values in mind.
  • Worked well with other coworkers in a safe, positive, team-like atmosphere.

Senior Park Worker

St Lawrence Parks Commission
04.2011 - 09.2022
  • Carried out daily park maintenance in a safe and timely manner.
  • Cleaned and organized my area every shift.
  • Trained and supervised 10 summer students.
  • Worked with others in a team setting to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks and projects.
  • Provided excellent customer service around the park, answering questions regarding the site or nearby activities.

Education

Bachelors of Social Science - Criminology

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
2014

Skills

  • Following Instructions
  • Attention To Detail
  • Reliable
  • Organized
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Builder/Merchandiser

M30 Retail Services
02.2024 - Current

Owner

True North Lawn Care
04.2023 - Current

Lawn Care Technician

Xtreme Lawn Care
04.2022 - 12.2022

Senior Park Worker

St Lawrence Parks Commission
04.2011 - 09.2022

Bachelors of Social Science - Criminology

University of Ottawa
Devon Gallacher