Brian Poe
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Industrious Green industry and building professional skilled in supervising teams to complete projects within client timeline and budget. Resourceful and decisive with demonstrated success in managing challenges to minimize downtime. Superior work ethic with expertise in equipment operation, maintenance and repair.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Turfgrass Specialist
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas.
- leading team of up to six to preform work order tasks and daily turfgrass maintenance.
- Inspired a culture of hard work, team proformance and efficiency with AFSCME workers.
Groundskeeper II
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Applied herbicides to grounds and lawns to control, and kill weeds to prevent overwhelming growth.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Swept and power washed hard surfaces to remove grime.
- Applied topsoil and grass seed to rejuvenate turf
Landscape Foreman
McIntosh Grounds Maintenance
Milan, MI
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Trained and instructed new crew members to teach proper use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Recorded services rendered, materials used and charges assessed on specified forms.
Independent Builder/Laborer
self employed builder
Ypsilanti, MI
06.2008 - Current
- Preformed physical labor on remodeling and new construction projects.
- Partnered closely with senior construction crew members to support skilled work.
- Inspected for quality and inventoried building materials and hardware.
- Oversaw crew of up to six and assigned task's to complete various carpentry projects.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Education
Commercial Pesticide Applicator -
Michigan Department of Agriculture
High School Diploma -
Delton-Kellogg High School
Delton, MI1999
Skills
- Safety-First Mentality
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Mowing and String Trimming
- Verbal Communication and Problem Solving
- Effective Trainer
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
professional references
- Scott Tupacz 734-787-8295
- Jesse Tupacz 734-652-0390
Timeline
Turfgrass Specialist
University of Michigan
04.2023 - Current
Groundskeeper II
University of Michigan
08.2022 - 04.2023
Landscape Foreman
McIntosh Grounds Maintenance
04.2017 - 08.2022
Independent Builder/Laborer
self employed builder
06.2008 - Current
Commercial Pesticide Applicator -
Michigan Department of Agriculture
High School Diploma -
Delton-Kellogg High School
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