Anthony Fortino
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Aquilante Industries
Collegeville, PA
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Met with clients at follow-up appointments to discuss level of satisfaction with finished project.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate existing conditions and prepare reports.
- Implemented indigenous plants and other features into landscapes to minimize water consumption.
- Identified potential environmental problems such as erosion or pollution issues in the project area.
- Supervised landscape work performed by contractors for quality purposes.
- Provided guidance on sustainable practices for landscaping projects including stormwater runoff management solutions.
- Selected hardscaping materials such as pavers, stone walls, decks that are suitable for the environment.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws when designing new landscapes.
- Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
- Created plans for new landscape designs based on customer needs.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Monitored daily work schedules to ensure timely completion of jobs within budget parameters.
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
Data Entry Clerk
Morgan Truck Body
Morgantown, PA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Input new data to test customer and account system changes and upgrades.
- Proofread and edited documents to correct errors.
- Stored hard copies of data in organized files to optimize retrieval.
- Supported data entry across departments as requested, switching promptly to new projects.
- Created spreadsheets to track data entries.
- Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.
- Gathered and documented statistical information to generate reports.
- Followed up on pending tasks until completion.
- Located information contained in files to meet requests by supervisors and other departments.
- Transferred data from hard copies to digital databases, organizing information in new formats.
- Compiled reports based on gathered information.
- Improved quality of data by producing coherent definitions and data-naming standards.
- Verified outdated data and implemented necessary changes to records.
Laborer
Caliber Service Management
Glenmoore, PA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Pruned and trimmed hedges, trees and shrubs with chainsaws and shears.
- Trimmed around trees and bushes.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Collaborated with other team members on projects requiring multiple laborers.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Loaded debris into trucks for disposal at designated landfill sites.
- Planted trees, shrubs and flowers according to design plans.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Applied mulch to help maintain optimal soil temperatures and create barrier from heat and cold.
- Assisted with the preparation of soil beds for planting by tilling, leveling and raking.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Eliminated undesirable weeds and pests by physically removing problems or applying chemicals.
Education
GED -
Pennsbury High School
Fairless Hills, PA06-2010
Skills
- Employee Training
- Project Leadership
- Operations Supervision
- Daily Reporting
- Site Inspection
- Workplace Safety
- Effective Communication
- Worksite Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- OSHA Compliance
- Construction Vehicles Operation
- Job Site Management
- Crew Leadership
- Physical Stamina
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- Weightlifting
- Hiking
- Animal care
Certification
- DOT cert. to pull under 12,000 pounds
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foreman
Aquilante Industries
01.2023 - 09.2024
Data Entry Clerk
Morgan Truck Body
01.2022 - 01.2023
Laborer
Caliber Service Management
01.2021 - 11.2021
GED -
Pennsbury High School