Raul Alexander Erazo Argueta "Alex"
Paramount
Summary
Dynamic gardener with expertise in garden restoration at Zilkha Home, enhancing plant health through expert pruning and fertilization. Proven ability to elevate client satisfaction by delivering tailored maintenance plans. Skilled in irrigation system maintenance and time management, ensuring vibrant landscapes and efficient garden care.
Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
Zilkha Home
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
- Streamlined garden maintenance processes by organizing tools and equipment efficiently for daily use.
- Led garden restoration projects, reviving historical garden features while respecting their original design intent.
- Improved plant health and garden vibrancy with regular, expert pruning and fertilization techniques.
- Elevated client satisfaction, delivering personalized garden care and maintenance plans.
- Advised clients on seasonal plant selection, ensuring year-round garden interest and variety.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
Warehouse Worker
Worlwide Flight Services
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Forklift Operator
Apollo Freight
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Framer
Independant
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Enhanced overall project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting materials for framing projects.
- Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
- Increased job site safety through regular maintenance and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Matched frame designs to existing décor or specific interior design styles.
- Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
Intern
Payden & Regal Investment Firm
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Streamlined data entry processes, significantly reducing manual errors.
- Enhanced project visibility by maintaining up-to-date project status reports.
Cashier
Del Taco
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Southwest Community College
Los Angeles, CA08-2017
High School Diploma -
Verbum Dei High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2013
Skills
- Time management
- Garden maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Team collaboration
- Tree planting
- Using hand tools
- Maintaining equipment
- Flexible schedule
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Vegetable cultivation
- Garden design
- Garden restoration
- Watering lawns and trees
- Mowing and edging
- Plant identification
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance of flower beds
- Tool maintenance
- Landscaping care
- Weeding gardens
- Plant and flower care
- Flower arranging
- Seasonal planting
- Pruning skills
- Flower bed arrangements
- Irrigation monitoring
- Mowing and weed whacking
- Lawn fertilization
- Greenhouse operations
- Soil preparation
- New plantings
- Planting
- Gardening products
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
- Playing Sports
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Backpacking
Timeline
Gardener
Zilkha Home
05.2018 - 06.2025
Warehouse Worker
Worlwide Flight Services
03.2017 - 04.2018
Forklift Operator
Apollo Freight
05.2016 - 02.2017
Framer
Independant
09.2013 - 03.2016
Cashier
Del Taco
06.2012 - 09.2012
Intern
Payden & Regal Investment Firm
08.2010 - 06.2013
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Southwest Community College
High School Diploma -
Verbum Dei High School
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