Neal Rowell
Puslinch ,Canada
Summary
Grounds maintenance, plant and trim lawn, trees bushes, landscape new ground areas, repair ground areas, replace landscaping. Dependable, hardworking Landscape Foreman with over 20 years of experience in Landscaping. Grounds Maintenance- Solid background in landscape maintenance and equipment operations, Successful in construction of special projects, Supervisor for large landscape crew and removal of snow either manually, or by operating snow plow.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Shores Edge Landscaping
Hamilton, ON
04.2025 - Current
- Developed site plans based on client specifications, ensuring aesthetic appeal and functionality.
- Evaluated project outcomes, identifying areas for future improvement in service delivery processes.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
Driver Operator/ Supervisor
Monster Plowing Company
Toronto, ON
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Operated plow vehicles to ensure safe and efficient snow removal during winter storms.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, fuel consumption, and equipment usage for operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of plowing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate effective plowing schedules and resource allocation.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures for plowing tasks.
- Developed strategies to improve response times during severe weather conditions, enhancing service delivery.
- Mentored junior drivers in advanced navigation techniques and equipment handling best practices.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Landscape Foreman
The Gardener
Burlington, ON
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on equipment usage and best practices in landscape maintenance.
- Coordinated project timelines and resources for efficient completion of landscaping tasks.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across multiple teams.
- Managed client communications, addressing concerns and providing service updates effectively.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, prolonging lifespan and optimizing performance of tools.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Landscape Forman
Griffin Landscaping
St Catharines
05.2019 - 03.2024
- Manage all daily landscape projects, and organize daily schedules of landscape.
- Perform landscaping and manual labour duties, using various tools and equipment to install landscape in accordance landscaping plans.
- Drive truck and trailer.
- Drive truck with snow plow and plow snow off all types of property.
- Cut and trim lawns and take care of gardens and bushes.
- Prepared and clean construction sites by removing debris.
- Deal with customers daily and provide outstanding customer service.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Accurately read, understand and carried out written instructions.
- Maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
Landscape Foreman
Crystal Lawn Care& Snow Removal
Toronto, Ontario
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Act as head landscape foreman, manage all daily landscape projects, and organize daily schedules of landscape team
- Landscaper: Perform landscaping and manual labour duties, using various tools and equipment to install landscape in accordance with approved landscaping plans.
- Drive truck and trailer.
- Drive truck with snow plow and plow snow off all types of property.
- Cut and trim lawns and take care of gardens and bushes.
- Supervise a crew of 5 daily.
- Prepared and clean construction sites by removing debris.
- Deal with customers daily and provide outstanding customer service.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Accurately read, understand and carried out written instructions.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
Landscape Foreman
Quality Plus Grounds Care INC
Toronto, Ontario
07.1996 - 06.2017
- Act as head landscape foreman, manage all daily landscape projects, and organize daily schedules of landscape team
- Landscaper: Perform landscaping and manual labour duties, using various tools and equipment to install landscape in accordance with approved landscaping plans.
- Drive truck and trailer.
- Drive truck with snow plow and plow snow off all types of property.
- Cut and trim lawns and take care of gardens and bushes.
- Supervise a crew of 5 daily.
- Prepared and clean construction sites by removing debris.
- Deal with customers daily and provide outstanding customer service.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Accurately read, understand and carried out written instructions.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
Education
High School - undefined
Beamsville District Secondary School
Beamsville, Ontario01.1996
Skills
- Customer service-Focused
- Complex problem solving
- Start to finish job completion
- Trusted key holder
- Quick learner
- Strong client relations
- Maintenance knowledge
- Commercial Construction
- Knowledgeable in safety
- Creative problem solver
- Exceptional communication skills
Additional Information
May of 2014 was presented with an award by the regional Municipality of Niagara police services board\nFor running into a burning house to assist a family
Affiliations
From 2021 till 2024 I ran the social committee at Big Valley Campground managing money from 50/50 and meals like bbqs and dinners that raised money for the campground to have activities for all campers so we could bring in bands and do fireworks and kids activities.
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Shores Edge Landscaping
04.2025 - Current
Landscape Foreman
The Gardener
04.2024 - 11.2024
Driver Operator/ Supervisor
Monster Plowing Company
11.2022 - 11.2025
Landscape Forman
Griffin Landscaping
05.2019 - 03.2024
Landscape Foreman
Crystal Lawn Care& Snow Removal
08.2015 - 03.2019
Landscape Foreman
Quality Plus Grounds Care INC
07.1996 - 06.2017
High School - undefined
Beamsville District Secondary School