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Skills

  • Handling of hazardous materials
  • Marketing
  • Brand management
  • Leadership and crew supervision
  • Framework equipment
  • Guest experiences
  • Team building
  • Advanced snow and ice removal techniques
  • Eco-friendly landscaping practices
  • Long-term landscape maintenance planning

Work Experiences

  • Developed a 3-point checklist to streamline daily maintenance tasks, improving team accountability and work quality.
  • Enhanced outdoor seating areas for accessibility.
  • Saved $12 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Answered 4 calls per the past year to help customers with their questions and concerns.
  • Achieved 61% cost savings through vendor negotiations.
  • Contributed to the development of a composting system.
  • Collaborated with finance to design a seasonal planting schedule.
  • Transported Microsoft Excel to several months customer locations.
  • Developed a 5-point checklist.
  • Coordinated with external contractors for specialized services, such as pesticide application, with a 74% cost saving due to vendor negotiations.

Summaries

  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Miscellaneous industry's success.
  • Boosted overall property value.
  • Implemented and spearheaded have a history of driving company growth.
  • Clear understanding of vendor management and risk assessment as well as vendor management training.
  • Collaborative Grounds Assistant with experience organizing vendor negotiations and managing external contractors to drive cost-saving initiatives, achieving a 63% reduction in service costs.
  • Strengths in strategic planning and data analysis backed up by Miscellaneous training.
  • Collaborative and communicative, I consistently work with cross-functional teams and external vendors to provide high-quality results, while ensuring adherence to all relevant safety regulations.
  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Grounds Assistant and outstanding performer in process improvement and risk assessment.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Miscellaneous.
  • Committed Grounds Assistant with expertise in organizing seasonal cleanups that boosted curb appeal for Austin while improving debris removal efficiency by 48%.

Accomplishments

  • Improved groundskeeping efficiency by organizing and maintaining tool inventory, reducing equipment downtime by 35%.
  • Developed a pest control strategy that reduced chemical usage by 45%, while maintaining healthy plant environments.
  • Operated power equipment including lawn mowers, edgers, and chainsaws to complete daily groundskeeping tasks 31% faster than expected.
  • Monitored and adjusted sprinkler systems, reducing water usage by 60% per season while maintaining healthy turf conditions.
  • Collaborated with park planners in the design of a new public green space, leading to a community engagement increase of 54% after project completion.
  • Negotiated with local vendors for plant and equipment supply, reducing procurement costs by 34% over one year.
  • Reduced fuel consumption by 20% by piloting the introduction of electric groundskeeping equipment.
  • Managed fertilizers application schedule across process acres of land, improving plant growth rates by 72%.
  • Documented and resolved metric which led to framework.
  • Assisted in the renovation of athletic fields, improving playing conditions and reducing maintenance costs by 15%.

Affiliations

  • Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) designation from PGMS
  • Environmental & Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Group
  • National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
  • American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • American Marketing Association
  • Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
  • Master Gardener certification, initiative
  • Local Municipality Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
  • Toastmasters

Certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) - Ironclad Systems
  • First Aid and CPR Certification – method
  • Facilities Management Professional (FMP) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - framework Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Grounds Care Equipment Maintenance Certification - Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

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