Cameron Cary
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Landscape Groundskeeper and Military Veteran with a strong history of enhancing public spaces while ensuring safety compliance. Notable achievements include successful roles at the Los Angeles Conservation Corps and the Army, demonstrating expertise in chainsaw operation and effective team leadership. Known for maintaining pristine environments with a focus on excellence and operational efficiency. Aiming to leverage skills in landscape management to further contribute to community beautification efforts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Groundskeeper
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
Los Angeles, USA
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Building parks and community gardens for the public
- Refurbishing hiking trails
- Removing graffiti around the Los Angeles area
- Waste dumping at the Los Angeles dumping center
- Maintained and monitored landscape grounds, including mowing grass, pruning trees, and trimming shrubs.
- Operated various equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
Military
Army
Fort Benning, Georgia
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Assisted with the maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
Trails
California Conservation Corps
Los Angeles, USA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide safe access to public land, construct trails, retaining walls (wood, rock)
- Chainsaw work
- Remove invasive plant species
- Trail maintenance in backcountry, Camp at remote locations, backpack to project locations
Education
High School Diploma -
John Muir Charter School
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Skills
- Pulaski
- McLeod
- Square shovel
- Weed whip
- Leaf rake
- Loppers
- Round shovel
- Sledge hammer
- Pitch fork
- Double bit axe
- Chainsaw
- Weed eater
- Hedge trimmer
- Leaf blower
- Hand drill
- Irrigation management
- Leaf blowing
Referencesnote
References are available upon request.
References
- Richard Johnson, School Teacher, John Muir Charter School, 562-313-1777
- Martin Hernandez, CMD Specialist, CCC, 323-383-2101
- Carlos Cruz, Conservationist 1, CCC, 213-448-9473
Skills
Pulaski, McLeod, square shovel, weed whip, leaf rake, loppers, round shovel, sledge hammer, pitch fork, Double bit axe, Chainsaw, weed eater, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, hand drill
Certificatesandtraining
- Injury & Heat Illness Prevention
- Conservation Awareness
- Career Development
- Safety Stand Down
- Alcohol & Drug Awareness
- Tool Orientation
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Water Safety
- Discrimination & Harassment Prevention
- Maintenance Employee Safety Orientation (MESO)
- Trails
Timeline
Military
Army
08.2021 - 05.2022
Landscape Groundskeeper
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
12.2018 - 06.2022
Trails
California Conservation Corps
06.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
John Muir Charter School
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