Andrew Benge
Clinton,TN
Summary
Skilled Mowing Crew Leader with background in landscaping and grounds maintenance for 12+ years. Experience includes crew management, equipment operation, and turf care. Strengths include leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and strong work ethic. Contributed to improved efficiency and quality in previous roles through team motivation and strategic planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4024
4024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mowing Crew Leader
Knox County Parks And Recreation Department
Knoxville, Tennessee
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised mowing crew to ensure proper lawn maintenance across parks.
- Trained new team members on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Coordinated daily work schedules and assigned tasks to crew members.
- Managed inventory of supplies and requested replacement materials as needed.
- Winter time built and assembled shelves and other storage cabinets for our maintenance shop and parks.
- Maintained records of completed work, timesheets, and inventory.
Crew Leader
Evans Lawn & Landscape
Knoxville, Tennessee
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Drive company truck to and from work sites
- Delegate work to crew
- Operate mower, weed eater, and leaf blower
- Maintenance on equipment
Tournament Superintendent
Knox County Parks and Recreation
04.2014 - 08.2020
- Supervised 14 people
- Grounds keeping on ball fields
- Maintenance on equipment
- Inventory with field supplies and chemicals
- Interaction with civilians
- Operate forklift moving field supplies
- Prepared fields for games by marking boundaries and setting up equipment.
- Monitored field conditions to ensure safety and playability for athletes.
Laborer
All State Trailers
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Move trailer inventory on lot
- Move inventory with forklift in warehouse
- Inventory and receive trailer accessories
- Maintenance on trailers
- Escort trailers to government sites requiring a background check clearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
Powell, TNComputer Science & Engineering
Pellissippi State College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Teamwork skills
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Operating forklift
- Inventory control
- Lifting
- Receiving
Timeline
Mowing Crew Leader
Knox County Parks And Recreation Department
03.2024 - Current
Crew Leader
Evans Lawn & Landscape
08.2020 - 03.2024
Tournament Superintendent
Knox County Parks and Recreation
04.2014 - 08.2020
Laborer
All State Trailers
09.2013 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
Computer Science & Engineering
Pellissippi State College