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BRIAN S. KENDALL

Sandown,NH

Summary

Organized individual with over 15 years of operating equipment and providing landscaping service. Has certification and over 5 years of motor vehicle and small engine repair. Also a successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physical and mentally demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong communications skills and attendance record. Maintains a high level of professionalism while working efficiently in order to accomplish a task.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds/mechanic

Pinkerton Academy
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.

Owner

Kendall Brothers Landscaping
01.2009 - 11.2022
  • Maintained shop safety protocols, Initiated client proposals and created landscape design
  • Collection and filing of customer payments and documentation
  • Developed strong customer relationships
  • Service and maintained Outdoor power equipment
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

Laborer/maintenance

Apricate Landscaping and Plow
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on company 4 and 2 stroke engines.
  • Worked maintaining customers lawns, gardens, and outdoor living areas.
  • Provided professional customer service.
  • Maintained flexible schedule.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment

Automotive Technician

Laurent's Automotive
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Documented and completed work repair orders
  • Diagnosed and repair automotive systems:
  • Front end/suspension
  • Exhaust manifold
  • Brake system
  • Tire and battery
  • Performed general maintenance, tune ups and fluid flushes on vehicle
  • Conducted safety inspection of all vehicles
  • Documented any damages to vehicle prior to entering shop
  • Proper disposal of hazardous waste materials and maintained clean and safe shop

Automotive Lube Technician

Wal-Mart
01.2018 - 01.2020
    • Performed oil changes
    • Diagnosed, repaired or replaced vehicle tires
    • Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers
    • Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services
    • Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles
    • Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances

Education

Automotive Certification - Automotive Technology

Porter And Chester Institute - Woburn, MA
Woburn, MA
2010

High School Diploma -

Pinkerton Academy
Derry, NH
2002

Skills

  • Project Deadlines
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Work Area Cleanliness
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking and communications
  • Customer Relationships
  • Punctual
  • Team work
  • Hazardous material disposal
  • Completing work orders
  • Positive attitude
  • Attention to detail

Additional Information

  • CERTICATE/ACHIEVEMENTS: , Fire Fighter I Certificate Army commendation medal Army achievement medal National Defense Service Medal Korea Defense Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Combat Infantry Badge Air Assault Badge Global War on Terrorism Automotive Technology Certificate 2

Timeline

Grounds/mechanic

Pinkerton Academy
11.2022 - Current

Laborer/maintenance

Apricate Landscaping and Plow
01.2021 - 01.2022

Automotive Technician

Laurent's Automotive
08.2020 - 01.2021

Automotive Lube Technician

Wal-Mart
01.2018 - 01.2020

Owner

Kendall Brothers Landscaping
01.2009 - 11.2022

Automotive Certification - Automotive Technology

Porter And Chester Institute - Woburn, MA

High School Diploma -

Pinkerton Academy
BRIAN S. KENDALL