BRETT SCHAFFER
Oceanside ,CA
Summary
Hardworking with talents in handling hard tasks and tasks that have a short deadline. Experienced in working with little to no resources and known for safely and effectively completing tasks on time. Respectful, punctual employee multitasks with ease. Adaptable Administrative Specialist committed to facilitating efficient office operations by streamlining administrative systems and procedures. Superb schedule coordination and project planning abilities. Helpful Farm Hand with outstanding knowledge of processes and equipment use and repair. Proven history of punctuality and consistently great work. Committed to providing best-in-class support and working quickly without sacrificing quality. Sharp and energetic Travel Agent successful at troubleshooting and handling customer support issues quickly. Bilingual and well-traveled with active listening, relationship-building, customer service and interpersonal skills. Sales-oriented personality and practiced communicator committed to working with successful team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Wallace Commercial Landscape
Camp Pendelton
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing various hardscape and softscape projects.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by training crew members in proper techniques for planting, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment use.
Farm Hand
Sweet Eats Fruit Farms
Georgetown, TX
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Cleared away animal waste by hosing out operational areas.
- Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
Administrative Specialist
USMC, United States Marine Corps
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency
- Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations
- Utilized trucks or carts to move equipment, poultry and livestock from one location to another.
- Coordinated cruises, trains and flights based on cost and time of travel to enhance client experience and satisfaction.
- Kept staff passports, visa information and other paperwork current and organized for easy access and use.
- Researched and compared travel and hotel accommodations to identify best option for travel need.
- Reserved airline, car and hotel tickets for employees.
- Kept manager informed of ongoing, unresolved travel issues.
- Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hannover-Horton High School
Jackson05.2015
Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Animal Nutrition
- Vendor Records
- Travel Itineraries
- Active Listening
- Tour Package Sales
- Travel and Accommodations Explanation
- Microsoft Office
- Transportation Booking
- Reservations Booking
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Wallace Commercial Landscape
05.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Sweet Eats Fruit Farms
02.2022 - 01.2023
Administrative Specialist
USMC, United States Marine Corps
01.2018 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hannover-Horton High School