Adam Hopkins
Concord,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated and well-seasoned business professional with the desire to take on new challenges. Outstanding work ethics, versatile and provides exceptional interpersonal skills. Looking for proved job security plus advancement based off of job performance. Eager to build upon new skills and facilitate company growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Lawn Specialist
Turf Pride
Mentor, OH
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored plant health following fertilization applications.
- Trained new specialists upon hire to ready them for the field.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
- Managed daily routes and increased route density by 45% to support business production.
- Answered and educated customers regarding care, questions and general knowledge of landscape.
- Maintained equipment and vehicle in good working order to prevent breakdowns and service delays.
- Prepared accurate quotes based on skilled lawn measurements and calculations of chemical requirements.
- Treated lawns with chemicals to improve appearance and health on both residential and commercial land.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals daily being the most efficient specialist of the year.
- Increased business by maintaining strong relationships with customers and expertly solving service issues.
Business Consultant
Ambit Energy
Remote
06.2018 - Current
- Increased sales by 18% in June 2019.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Masterminded highly successful digital strategies for various platforms to attract customer engagement.
- Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business consultants.
- Determined optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics by studying and analyzing demographic data.
Field Service Professional
Spring Green Lawn & Tree Care
Wauconda, IL
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Drove and maintained large utility trucks and trailer.
- Produced the best customer service across the board.
- Monitored plant health following fertilization applications.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
- Answered and educated customers regarding care, questions and general knowledge of landscape.
- Prepared accurate quotes based on skilled lawn measurements and calculations of chemical requirements.
- Increased business by maintaining strong relationships with customers and expertly solving service issues.
- Treated lawns, trees/shrubs with chemical to improve appearance and health for residential and commerical land.
Lawn & Tree Specialist
Naturescape
Waukegan, IL
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored plant health following fertilization applications.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
- Increased sales by 250% to support business production and promote better business.
- Answered and educated customers regarding care, questions and general knowledge of landscape.
- Maintained equipment and vehicle in good working order to prevent breakdowns and service delays.
- Prepared accurate quotes based on skilled lawn measurements and calculations of chemical requirements.
- Increased business by maintaining strong relationships with customers and expertly solving service issues.
- Treated lawns, trees and shrubs with chemicals to improve appearance and health on both residential and
commercial land.
Risk Management Officer
U.S Security Associates
Wheeling, IL
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Safeguarded transportation operations at commercial airports and railway stations.
- Trained repeatedly on active shooter response strategies to prepare for potential security breaches.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Conducted patrols, logs, reports and communication with clientele.
- Provided mobile security for long distance transportation of assets for high-end clients (millionaire-billionaire
assets).
Independent Contractor
NCCI/Bishop Inspection/Central Payment
Meridian/Lauderdale/Pascagoula, MS
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided merchant services to local business owners.
- Sold state of the art upgraded merchant solutions.
- Took pictures and investigated for banks, investors, mortgage, and insurance purposes.
- Utilized printer, software, telephone, email, video meetings, and deliver or post notices.
- Traveled to hundreds of properties to conduct home inspections, assess property damage, foreclosures, and insurance losses.
- Created and deployed successful marketing collateral to highlight offerings and engage customers at
appointments, trade shows and networking events.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Boomtastic Studio
Remote
04.2015 - Current
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
- Drove sales and future business opportunities with corporate entities by providing above and beyond products.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones that
encompass design strategy using technical aptitude of applied sciences.
Orderly & Patient Care Technician
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, MS
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Assigned to specialized floors such as cancer, dialysis, heart, wound care, ICU,CCU, surgery, and emergency
room. - Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive
assistance. - Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies while managing 12-14 bed
ridden patients per day. - Obtained patient vital signs, reading of electrocardiograms and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting
changes from prior measurements.
United States Airman 3P0- A1C
Department Of United States Air Force
Meridian, MS
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Upheld USAF core values, standards, and warrior ethos.
- Maintained confidentiality of special reports and collected data.
- Enforce rules and regulations set forth by court martial under UCMJ.
- Reviewed log records to obtain pertinent information relevant to shift.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect air base, personnel and vital resources.
Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises through ID gate checks, defense barriers, and FOB watch towers etc. - Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Obtained specialized training in aquatics, parachuting, survival, emergency medicine, counter terrorism, firearms and ammunition, warfare tactics and foreign languages.
Correctional Officer/Sergeant
East Mississippi Correctional Facility
Meridian, MS
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Conducted briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Promoted safety, order and functionality of maximum security facility with 1500 inmates.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command through verbal
and written reports. - Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Communications
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS08.2010
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale High School
Meridian, MS05.2008
Skills
- Basic Math
- Maintenance
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Computer Literate
- Conflict Resolution
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Relationship Building
- Dedicated and Driven
- Highly Detail-Oriented
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Drawing and Illustration
- Customer Service Focused
- Product and Service Promotion
- Ecology and Biology Knowledge
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Certified Turf and Landscape Training (IL,WI, & OH) 2017, 2020, 2022
Pesticide Licensure (IL, WI 7 OH) 2017, 2020
Private Investigator Licensure (IL) 2016
Certified USAF Training (TX) 2013
CPR/First Aid Licensure (MS) 2012
CNA Training/Certification (MS) 2012
Certified Correctional Training (MS) 2010
Hobbies
- Guitar
- Drawing
- Customizing cars and motorcycles
- Engine building
- Cooking
Timeline
Lawn Specialist
Turf Pride
03.2022 - Current
Field Service Professional
Spring Green Lawn & Tree Care
03.2019 - 01.2020
Business Consultant
Ambit Energy
06.2018 - Current
Lawn & Tree Specialist
Naturescape
02.2017 - 02.2019
Risk Management Officer
U.S Security Associates
11.2016 - 02.2017
Independent Contractor
NCCI/Bishop Inspection/Central Payment
04.2015 - 02.2017
Freelance Graphic Designer
Boomtastic Studio
04.2015 - Current
Orderly & Patient Care Technician
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2015
United States Airman 3P0- A1C
Department Of United States Air Force
04.2012 - 07.2013
Correctional Officer/Sergeant
East Mississippi Correctional Facility
06.2010 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Communications
Meridian Community College
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale High School