Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
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BENJAMIN BOWERS

BENJAMIN BOWERS

Reading,US
"He that showed mercy onto him, go forth and do thou likewise."
Luke 10:37

Summary

A passionate hardworking individual who's priority is to deliver excellent and efficient processional work. Nature-loving Farmhand with a strong desire to work. Exceptional at handling day-to-day tasks to ensure a smooth farm operation. Has a strong aesthetic sense and a keen eye for detail. Exceptional at juggling multiple goals in order to maximize efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Active leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills. With a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal communication skills, I am meticulous and detail-oriented. With hands-on experience, eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmhand

Penny Hill Farm
02.2021 - Current
  • Taught newly hired farmhands about equipment handling safety and protective measures
  • Checked soil for rocks or other obstacles to prepare the soil for tilling and physical preparation for seasonal planting
  • Deadheaded annuals and flowering perennials to encourage more flowering and growth
  • Mulching, aerating, and weeding established lawns were among my responsibilities
  • Observed various plant types (daily) and reported any signs of illness to Chris (owner)
  • Was in charge of supervising newer farmhands who were working along side myself
  • Every day included maintaining watering procedures to ensure that all plant stock is properly taken care of
  • Cultivated soil on designated areas of the property for current and future planting
  • Reorganized plants and irrigation systems that were disturbed or had been damaged by storms
  • Use irrigation systems and to cultivate and support a wide range of crops, including fruit bearing plants, seasonal plants/flowers, and vegetable plants
  • Maintained and kept heating systems for greenhouses supplied with coal and wood
  • Provided excellent sales/customer service to the customers who came to the storefront of the farm including but not limited to (solving issues with orders, discrepancies with pricing, providing tips and advice with other plants customers might have at home)
  • Create displays for the plants in season
  • Performed daily and seasonal maintenance on various things such as plastic greenhouse coverings, inspecting integrity of metal supports and crossmembers, applying paint/coating to metal surfaces to maintain sound structural integrity, replacing irrigation piping and lining
  • Experienced in pulling orders for seasonal plants for things such as fund-raisers/organizations/churches/schools
  • Feeding animals such as goats, horses, peacocks
  • Loading and un-loading wagons of hay and straw that is then used as bedding and feed for horses and goats and also for sale in the storefront
  • Maintaining fuel supply for coal furnaces by bringing buckets of coal periodically throughout the day prepared logs and other wood sources for use in wood furnaces to heat greenhouses
  • Removal, splitting, and storing of wood to be then used for future fall/winter/early spring use for heating greenhouses
  • This season we raised a cinderblock retaining wall for greenhouse expansion which included laying both brick and mortar and hand mixing mortar for the construction of the wall

Owner/Operator

Keystone Services
04.2020 - Current
  • Created a business from scratch and grew it large enough to make a living and to support myself though the use of skills and experience I acquired from working various jobs over the years
  • Provided services such as Painting, light remodeling, cleaning (residential and commercial), snow removal, and lawn care
  • As owner/operator I myself create and maintain customer relations, excellent customer service, punctual/efficient/honest/professional work, bookwork, and balanced finances/budgeting
  • Keep a steady and ample stock of required materials necessary for current and upcoming jobs
  • Painting services consisted of cleaning, prepping, and painting/staining surfaces such as walls and ceilings, maintaining a neat/clean/professional work environment
  • Cleaning services include cleaning/disinfecting surfaces in (but not limited to) homes, businesses, apartments, and work vehicles (such as trucks, vans, food trucks, etc.)
  • Lawn care services include lawn mowing, weed wacking, leaf and brush removal, flower bed weeding, mulching, and snow removal

Salesman

Limitless Roofing
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Communicated with customers as soon as problems arose in order to find a quick solution before the problem became more serious
  • Started sales strategies by using approved methods to recruit new clients
  • Traveled to customer sites to assess needs, demonstrate offerings, and propose strategic solutions for a variety of issues
  • Drove business development through proactive networking and relationship-building skills
  • Communicated with customers, management, and the sales team to better understand their needs and make recommendations
  • Was in charge of representing the business when meeting new clients performed on-site appraisals and estimates with customers and insurance agents
  • Assessed damages caused by storm damages such as hail, wind, water, tress damages, etc
  • Provided excellent customer services by providing prompt and punctual appointments, friendly and formal communications, and traveled wherever the customer was located
  • Created estimates with the use of blueprints and satellite imaging familiar with the wide variety of roofing materials and brands associated with said roofing materials

Cleaner/Laborer

Kelly's Kleaning
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals efficiently and professionally to keep a schedule.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions from clients to complete work correctly.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times in homes and businesses
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facilities
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
  • Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
  • Trained new employees in working night shift at commercial job locations
  • Maintained friendly professional relationships with routine clients such as homeowners and businesses
  • Travel varying distances between counties to make sure work demands are met

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

The Pennsylvania State University (Berks Campus), Wyomissing, PA

High School Diploma -

Schuylkill Valley High School, Leesport, PA
06.2017

Skills

  • Greenhouse experience
  • Great hand-eye coordination
  • Process improvement
  • Soil readiness Ability to feed animals
  • Ability to maintain crops Lifting Ability to operate equipment
  • Limbing and bucking
  • Business operations
  • Issue resolution
  • Relationship development Communications
  • Communications
  • Team building
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Landscaping Planning and coordination
  • Safe equipment use
  • MS Office
  • Troubleshooting proficiency
  • Team management
  • Native plant gardens
  • Physical stamina
  • Technical skills
  • Invoice generation
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Power tools Experience
  • Performing manual labor
  • Project organization
  • Inventory management
  • Plant identification specialist
  • Inventory management
  • Problem resolution
  • Working in all weather conditions
  • Supervision Exceptional sense of aesthetics
  • Insurance billing
  • Pricing strategies
  • Materials ordering
  • Online marketing strategies
  • Time management
  • Branding
  • New customer acquisition
  • Proofreading
  • Prospecting Sales
  • Computer literate
  • Sales Business Strategy
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • CNC machine operation
  • Goals and performance Sales reporting

Accomplishments

  • I practice and compete with 'Red Eye Rodeo' as a steer wrestler in Annville, Pennsylvania.
  • I strive to stay as physically active as I can
  • I like to stay active by doing the following (but not limited to): mountain biking, fitness, hiking, fishing, steer wrestling, motocross, and golf.
  • I hold a strong passion for wildlife and the great outdoors
  • I like to consider myself as someone who is technologically adept and is knowledgeable in technology
  • I'm a huge car guy and I love to attend car meets and shows when I get the chance to


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Salesman - Limitless Roofing
08.2021 - 12.2021
Farmhand - Penny Hill Farm
02.2021 - Current
Owner/Operator - Keystone Services
04.2020 - Current
Cleaner/Laborer - Kelly's Kleaning
01.2018 - 04.2020
The Pennsylvania State University (Berks Campus) - Some College (No Degree),
Schuylkill Valley High School - High School Diploma,

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