Nicholas Ruttan
Gravenhurst
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Rockscape
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Executed landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and planting to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Operated landscaping equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- installed custom landscape features to meet clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
Helper
Muskoka Aircraft Refinishing
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
Colson Barging
Barging
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Secondary School
Bracebridge01-2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Lawn care
- Landscape maintenance
- Maintaining equipment
- Landscape equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hardscape installation
- Soil preparation
- Stonework
Timeline
Landscaper
Rockscape
04.2024 - 11.2025
Colson Barging
Barging
09.2022 - 01.2023
Helper
Muskoka Aircraft Refinishing
07.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Secondary School