Anthony Queen
Morgantown,KY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in landscape maintenance at Sharp's Lawn, excelling in sod installation and equipment operation. Proven ability to enhance outdoor spaces while ensuring safety compliance and delivering exceptional customer service. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, contributing to team success and high-quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawncare Maintenance Worker
Sharp's Lawn
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted with the installation of sod, plants and trees to enhance outdoor areas.
- Constructed retaining walls, planter boxes and garden beds as requested by customers.
- Provided weekly reports on job progress to supervisor.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Maintained lawns by mowing, edging, trimming and blowing clippings from sidewalks and driveways.
- Collected leaves in fall season using leaf blower or rake.
- Performed seasonal pruning of trees, shrubs and hedges.
- Planted annual flowers in flower beds per customer request.
- Spread mulch over flower beds for aesthetic purposes.
- Removed dead grass or weeds from lawns using rakes or shovels.
- Operated hand-held power tools such as weed trimmers, hedge clippers and blowers.
- Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning before use.
- Operated a variety of power equipment including mowers, trimmers and blowers.
- Swept walkways, patios and decks of debris.
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides according to specifications.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their needs and expectations.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
Manufacturing Operator
Young's manufacturing
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times during operation of machinery.
- Reported any identified issues with quality control procedures immediately.
- Participated in regular team meetings focused on improving productivity goals.
- Conducted visual inspections of components prior to loading onto machinery.
- Reported any defective parts or materials immediately to supervisor.
- Adjusted machine settings as needed to maintain product quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for defects or deviations from specifications before packaging them for shipment.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by engineers regarding setup and operation of machinery.
Flagger
Charles Deweese Construction
Franklin, Kentucky
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted daily inspections of flagger station supplies such as cones, flares and barricades.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local laws pertaining to construction work zones while on duty.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure safe passage through construction zones.
- Coordinated with other flaggers and law enforcement officials during large events or rush hour periods.
- Provided guidance to pedestrians crossing streets in construction areas.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by utilizing flagging techniques or diverting traffic away from the danger zone.
- Monitored roadways for hazardous conditions and reported any potential issues to supervisor.
- Ensured proper placement of warning signs, cones and barricades in accordance with state regulations.
- Utilized radio communication systems effectively when communicating with other flaggers or supervisors.
- Inspected and maintained safety equipment such as cones, barricades, signs and flags.
- Held stop and slow paddles to direct traffic around active work sites.
- Set up temporary traffic control devices to alert motorists of upcoming construction areas.
- Assisted with lane closures and detours when necessary.
- Alerted oncoming vehicles of unexpected changes in roadway conditions using hand signals or flags.
- Stood at intersections directing traffic flow according to changing needs throughout the day.
- Informed workers about traffic control protocols for each job site.
- Adhered to all safety protocols including use of hard hats, reflective vests, gloves.
- Reported unsafe driving practices observed during shifts to supervisors immediately.
- Communicated with drivers, providing clear directions to detour routes.
- Corresponded with law enforcement to notify of traffic violators and provide license plate numbers.
Manufacturing Operator
ARC
Morgantown, Kentucky
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times during operation of machinery.
- Reported any identified issues with quality control procedures immediately.
- Participated in regular team meetings focused on improving productivity goals.
- Conducted visual inspections of components prior to loading onto machinery.
- Identified and reported any machine malfunctions or irregularities to supervisors.
- Reported any defective parts or materials immediately to supervisor.
- Assisted in training new operators on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Adjusted machine settings as needed to maintain product quality standards.
- Kept work area clean and organized according to established guidelines.
- Inspected finished products for defects or deviations from specifications before packaging them for shipment.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by engineers regarding setup and operation of machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School
Morgantown, KY05-2014
Skills
- Landscape maintenance
- Sod installation
- Equipment operation
- Fertilizer application
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Reporting skills
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Lawncare Maintenance Worker
Sharp's Lawn
03.2023 - 11.2024
Manufacturing Operator
Young's manufacturing
12.2022 - 03.2023
Flagger
Charles Deweese Construction
03.2021 - 10.2021
Manufacturing Operator
ARC
01.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School