Kyle Furber
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented Crew Leader with extensive experience at Arbordale Landscaping, adept in project management and highly skilled at heavy equipment operation. Demonstrated excellence in leading teams to complete high-end landscaping projects, enhancing customer relations through effective communication. Trained in worksite safety and skilled in blueprint reading, consistently prioritizing tasks for optimal project execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
Arbordale Landscaping
04.2019 - Current
- Completion of high end landscaping projects that require close attention to detail, precise and clean work
- Lead a crew of 3-4+ team members
- Quantity and material takeoffs
- Time and task management of projects
- Layout of areas of project, determining and setting up lines and grades
- Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of landscaping and construction tools ex Lazer Level/Transit, Stone saw, Jackhammer, Hammer drill, Carpentry tools, Masonry tools, Planting tools, Chainsaw, Pole Pruners
- Installation and knowledge of materials ex; natural stone, precast paving products, concrete, wood, soil, aggregates and plants
- Skilled machine operator(Skid steer, Mini Excavator)
- Skilled and Experienced in all aspects of residential landscaping construction, installation of walls, patios, porches, stairs, gates, decks, driveways, concrete pads, core ten steel, trees, shrubs and plants, planting beds, sod.
- Ability to read and follow plan drawings and transfer to the job
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries
- Work well with other employees, creating healthy work environment
- Trained employees in completion/process of tasks and on operation of tools/equipment
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed and projects running smoothly
- Picking up and dropping off of materials in landscape dump truck from a variety of suppliers
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Lead Hand
Allweather Landscape Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2019
- Learning and improving of skills, completion of tasks and installation of materials
- Learning and sharpening of skills on Machinery, Landscaping and Construction tools
- Driving dump trucks to and from yard to suppliers to jobsites, picking up and dropping off materials
- Second to crew leader on sites, training other employees
- Running small jobs and doing work orders
- Snow removal(Driving plow truck and hand crew)
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures
Education
Horticultural Technician
Humber College
Etobicoke, ON03-2016
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Worksite safety
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Site preparation
- Concrete finishing
- Blueprint Reading
- Heavy Lifting
- New Hire Training
- Delegating Work
- Task Prioritization
- Rational Decision-Making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crew Leader
Arbordale Landscaping
04.2019 - Current
Lead Hand
Allweather Landscape Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2019
Horticultural Technician
Humber College
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