Arin B. Dunne
Gibraltar,United States
Summary
Seasoned Lawn Care Foreman with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on practice in landscape management. Strong familiarity with lawn care equipment, plant types, and fertilization techniques to ensure healthy green spaces. With leadership skills and ability to oversee efficient work crews, have consistently maintained pristine grounds for various residential and commercial clients. Notable for enhancing overall aesthetics of properties while adhering to safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Care Foreman
Grosse Ile Lawn Care LLC
Grosse Ile Township, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of a team of lawn care workers.
- Monitored progress of groundskeeping tasks, such as mowing, trimming, edging, and fertilizing.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed for lawn care maintenance.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment used in lawn care operations.
- Ensured safety policies and procedures were followed by all workers.
- Developed weekly schedules for staff members to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
- Identified areas needing improvement in terms of landscaping design or maintenance techniques.
- Provided training to new hires on proper operation of tools and machinery used in lawn care operations.
- Assigned tasks to individual workers based on their skill levels and experience.
- Maintained records of hours worked by employees and materials used in each job.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding delivery times, pricing, and product selection for landscaping projects.
- Established goals for the team's performance related to customer satisfaction ratings, cost control measures, and other metrics.
- Regularly communicated with customers about progress updates on jobsite activities.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally when necessary.
- Consulted with clients about desired results for landscaping projects before beginning work.
- Created detailed estimates for potential customers based on their project requirements.
- Analyzed soil samples from job sites to determine appropriate fertilizer applications.
- Interpreted blueprints or drawings to plan layouts for planting beds or hardscapes.
- Adjusted irrigation systems as needed according to seasonal weather conditions.
- Conducted routine inspections of vehicles and tools used in the course of business operations.
- Supervised team of lawn care technicians, ensuring efficient execution of landscaping projects.
- Monitored lawn health and applied treatments for pests, diseases, and weeds as required.
- Managed budget for lawn care projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial accountability.
- Operated a variety of lawn care machinery, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers, proficiently.
- Resolved client complaints and issues promptly to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Promoted and sold additional lawn care services to clients, contributing to business growth.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents.
Lawn Care Technician
Matthews Family Lawn and Snow
Flat Rock, MI
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed regular lawn maintenance, such as mowing, edging, trimming, and aerating.
- Inspected properties for weeds, pests, diseases, and other issues that could affect the health of grass or plants.
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides to lawns according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Provided advice on proper care of lawns and gardens.
- Utilized power tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and edgers.
- Operated tractors with attachments such as spreaders and sprayers.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure optimal water usage levels.
- Planted grass seed in areas where needed.
- Assisted in the installation of hardscapes such as patios and walkways.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by removing debris from job sites.
- Repaired damaged areas of turf due to insect infestations or extreme weather conditions.
- Removed fallen leaves from driveways and sidewalks.
- Checked equipment for safety before use.
- Conducted routine maintenance on all power tools used during job duties.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services offered.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Stored all chemicals safely in accordance with company policy.
- Researched new products available for lawn care applications.
- Conducted yard maintenance tasks according to contract and to meet customer satisfaction.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
Sales Consultant
Feldman Woodhaven
Woodhaven, United States
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Understands automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; comparing and contrasting competitive models; inspecting automobiles
- Develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins; meeting prospects at community activities; greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries; recommending sales campaigns and promotions
- Qualifies buyers by understanding buyer's requirements and interests; matching requirements and interests to various models; building rapport
- Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking drives; explaining warranties and services
- Closes sales by overcoming objections; asking for sales; negotiating price; completing sales or purchase contracts; explaining provisions; explaining and offering warranties, services, and financing; collects payment; delivers automobile
- Provides sales management information by completing reports
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
- Enhances dealership reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Cannon Crewmember (13B)
Michigan Army National Guard
Port Huron, United States
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Operate high technology cannon artillery weapon systems
- Load and fire howitzers
- Set fuses and charges on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser-guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles
- Use computer-generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tubes for loading and firing
- Employ rifles, machine guns, grenades and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations
- Drive and operate heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
- Transport and manage artillery ammunition
- Participate in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation
- Operate in reduced visibility environments with infrared and starlight enhancing night vision devices and other equipment
- Coordinate movements into position
- Camouflage position areas
- Communicate using voice and digital wire and radio equipment
- Use critical combat survival skills to operate in a hostile environment
- Maintain operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
Correctional Officer
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Monroe, United States
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Follow and enforce all jail rules and regulations
- Distribute jail clothing and personal effects to new inmates
- Frequently search inmates, vehicles, work areas, and recreational and housing spaces for contraband
- Guard jail entrances/exits and screen visitors
- Act as a security escort for visitors
- Review incoming and outgoing mail to and from inmates
- Conduct daily inmate head-counts
- Discipline inmates, using de-escalation tactics and/or physical restraint as necessary
- Observe and monitor inmate behavior, health and activities at all times, looking for any disturbances or potential, threatening issues
- Supervise all activities outside of housing cell (mealtimes, bathing routines, recreational, work, and educational activities)
- Supervise and monitor those in solitary confinement or serving other detention measures
- Patrol jail grounds looking for any security breaches or contraband
- Help transport and escort inmates between cells or facilities (can include driving prisoners in facility vehicle)
- Ensure sufficient precaution is taken and proper restraining equipment applied when directly interacting with inmates
- Assist with inmate rehabilitation efforts including job training and counseling
- Answer inmate questions and concerns to a reasonable degree
- Keep and submit detailed reports on prison behavior and conduct
- Help conduct searches on prison grounds with any escapees
- Work in accordance with jail protocol
Maintenance Supervisor
Flat Rock DPW
Flat Rock, United States
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis of repair trends.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Investigated customer complaints about product quality issues due to malfunctioning equipment.
- Established a system for tracking labor costs associated with each job completed by the team.
- Created detailed reports on machine downtime, root cause analysis, cost savings initiatives, and other relevant metrics related to production efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated labor costs and materials needed.
- Analyzed current procedures used by technicians during repairs and installations, making recommendations for improvements where applicable.
- Implemented new technologies that improved overall operational efficiencies within the department.
- Researched new products or services that would enhance the company's ability to maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
Education
High school diploma -
Flat Rock Community High School
Flat Rock, MI03.2014
Skills
- Conflict Management
- Law Enforcement
- Military Experience
- Security
- Time Management
- Writing Skills
- Surveillance
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Report Writing
- Process Improvement
- CCTV
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic Planning
- Interviewing
- Intelligence Experience
- Negotiation
- Leadership Experience
- Leadership Training
- Operations management
- DoD experience
- Sales management
- Team management
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Sales
- Cash register
- Retail management
- POS
- Irrigation Systems
- Soil analysis
- Turf management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Professional Planner
- Inventory Management
- Waste Management
- Staff Training
- Crew Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Grounds Maintenance
- Landscape project management
- Worksite safety
- Interpersonal Skills
- Site Safety
- Workflow scheduling
- Customer Service
- Supervise crew activities
- Active Listening
- Bidding process
- Written Communication
- Maintain schedules
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Awards
Life Saving Award, 04/01/20
Certification
- CDL Class B, 12/01/23, 12/01/27
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
Army National Guard, United States, E-3, 01/01/16, 01/01/22, Cannon Crewmember
Affiliations
- Currently coach Flag Football and Soccer for my sons teams.
Timeline
Lawn Care Foreman
Grosse Ile Lawn Care LLC
08.2024 - Current
Lawn Care Technician
Matthews Family Lawn and Snow
07.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Consultant
Feldman Woodhaven
11.2020 - 05.2024
Correctional Officer
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 11.2020
Cannon Crewmember (13B)
Michigan Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Flat Rock DPW
06.2014 - 04.2018
- CDL Class B, 12/01/23, 12/01/27
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Driver's License
High school diploma -
Flat Rock Community High School
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