Arin 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. My leadership skills and ability to oversee efficient work crews, have consistently maintained pristine grounds for various residential and commercial clients. Hard worker who is always eager to learn.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Care Foreman
Grosse Ile Lawn Care LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of a team of lawn care workers. Including but not limited to: ensuring safety procedures were followed, creating schedules and routes, providing training to crew while focusing on areas that need improvement, and managing payroll.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed for lawn care maintenance, working with vendors to maintain budget and quality.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment used.
- Promoted and sold additional lawn care services to clients and regularly communicated with customers about progress updates. Making sure to discuss desired results before beginning any work.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally when necessary.
Lawn Care Technician
Matthews Family Lawn and Snow
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
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- "Master Program" (top 5% in company) made all 3 years of employment.
- Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
- Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and product offerings – becoming "expert certified" in all brands sold.
Cannon Crewmember (13B)
Michigan Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Operate high technology cannon artillery weapon systems. Employing 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.
- Operate in reduced visibility environments.
- Maintain operational readiness of vehicles and equipment.
Correctional Officer
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Follow and enforce all jail rules and regulations including but not limited to: distribute jail clothing and personal effects to new inmates, frequently search inmates, vehicles, work areas, and recreational and housing spaces for contraband, guard the jail entrances/exits and screen visitors, and conducting daily inmate head-counts.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, and records.
Maintenance Supervisor
Flat Rock DPW
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Reviewed work orders, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of equipment. Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of equipment.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
Education
High school diploma -
Flat Rock Community High School
Flat Rock, MI03.2014
Skills
- Team management
- Employee training
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Supply ordering
- Schedule coordination
- Communication skills
- Problem resolution
- Time management
Certification
- CDL Class B,
- Air Brake Endorsement.
Military Service
United States Army
Timeline
Lawn Care Technician
Matthews Family Lawn and Snow
07.2024 - 08.2024
Lawn Care Foreman
Grosse Ile Lawn Care LLC
06.2024 - Current
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
High school diploma -
Flat Rock Community High School
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