Billy Kuykendall
Chireno,TX
Summary
Lawn care specialist possessing comprehensive knowledge of project and program management techniques. Natural leader driven to motivate teams to exceed business goals and targets while under pressure. Also, skilled in distribution, production and process control. Possesses a high degree of integrity and an outstanding work ethic, as well as strong leadership qualities. Skilled and experienced in over 20 years of lawn and landscape knowledge, techniques, and maintenance as well as employee and team management.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape and Lawn Care Specialist
Circle K Lawn Services
Chireno, TX
03.2002 - Current
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
Oilfield Service Field Supervisor
Aqua Transfer & Energy
Corsicana, TX
09.2007 - 02.2021
- Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
- Managed workover and completions engineering assignments and operator's completion plan.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Operated heavy machinery on daily basis.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Promoted availability of vendor resources through continuous contact and coordination.
- Completed site checks and leveraged computerized applications to document or record findings.
- Supported engineering teams on completion designs, workover and production facility modifications.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
Lawn Care Specialist Supervisor
Attractive Lawns
Navarro, TX
05.1998 - 09.2007
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX08.1998
High School Diploma -
Corsicana High School
Corsicana, Texas05.1995
Skills
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Landscaping Design Review
- Performance Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Reliable and Dependable
- Relationship Building
- Worker Training and Motivation
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Schedule Coordination
- Team Leader
- Feedback Acceptance
- Creative Thinking
- Goal Driven
- Sidewalk and Driveway Upkeep
- Topsoil Hauling and Spreading
- Fountain and Planter Care
- Water Use Optimization
- Garden Planning and Cultivation
- Irrigation System Winterization
- Retaining Wall and Fence Installation
- Cement Mixing and Pouring
- Plant Selection and Care Advising
- Equipment Preventive Maintenance
- Tree Staking
- High Lifting Capacity
- Lawn Aeration
- Litter Removal
- Decision Making
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Seed and Bulb Planting
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Flower Bed Cleaning
- Lawn and Shrubbery Irrigation
- Weeding and Grubbing
- Customer Service
- Trimming and Edging
- Pest Removal
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- New Plant and Tree Introduction
- Sod Laying
- Ground Cover Installation
- Decorative Landscaping
- Lawn Mowing
- Leaf Raking, Mulching and Composting
- Hedge Trimming
- Vehicle and Equipment Repair
- Chemical Application
Certification
OSHA Safety Certified
Heavy Equipment Operator Certifications
Timeline
Oilfield Service Field Supervisor
Aqua Transfer & Energy
09.2007 - 02.2021
Landscape and Lawn Care Specialist
Circle K Lawn Services
03.2002 - Current
Lawn Care Specialist Supervisor
Attractive Lawns
05.1998 - 09.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Texas State Technical College - Waco
High School Diploma -
Corsicana High School