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Braedan Barker

Denver,NC

Summary

Versatile professional with a track record of leading lab projects at Western Carolina University and enhancing operational efficiency at Verdict Ridge. Expert in project management and customer service, adept at resource allocation and employee onboarding. Proven ability to improve process efficiency and foster team collaboration, ensuring high productivity and exceptional customer relationships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Simply better landscaping
Denver, NC
01.2018 - Current
  • Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
  • Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
  • Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
  • Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.

Lab Assistant

Western Carolina University Residential Living
Denver, NC
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Organized and managed inventory of reagents and other materials used in the lab.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
  • Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of laboratory SOPs, improving process efficiency and consistency.
  • Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
  • Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.

Outdoor Manager

Verdict Ridge
Denver, NC
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
12-2025

Skills

  • I have been the lead in multiple lab projects during my time at Western Carolina University
  • Task delegation
  • Clear communication
  • Resource allocation
  • Marketing
  • Project management
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Customer service
  • Employee onboarding

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Western Carolina University Residential Living
01.2023 - 12.2024

Outdoor Manager

Verdict Ridge
02.2018 - 02.2020

Landscaper

Simply better landscaping
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Western Carolina University

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