Chance De Soto
Chandler,USA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
City and County of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
02.2016 - Current
- Swept and raked leaves, debris and other materials from grounds
- Maintained walkways, driveways, parking lots and city parks
- Trimmed trees, shrubs and hedges using hand tools such as shears, pruners, hedge trimmer, and chainsaw
- Collected litter from the grounds on a regular basis
- Removed hazardous objects from the grounds such as broken glass, used needles etc
- Provided support during special events held at the premises
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools
- Swept and power washed hard surfaces to remove grime
- Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris to reduce hazards
- Inspected lawns for weeds, pests or other signs of damage
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of city park's, facility grounds and public park bathroom's
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Managed junior-level personnel working in group activities.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Courtesy Clerk
Times SuperMarket
Kailua, Hawaii
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Greeted customers and provided assistance in locating items
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items
- Organized backroom areas for efficient storage of merchandise
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions about store policies
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area by sweeping floors and wiping down counters
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times
- Worked as part of a team to meet daily goals for stocking shelves, cleaning
- Checked expiration dates on food products before placing them on shelves
- Packaged or bagged purchases and assisted customers with in-vehicle loading
- Assisted with price checks, go-backs, and replenishing supplies
- Oversaw collection shopping carts from parking lot to maintain clean, organized area
- Took unwanted items from checkout to proper location
- Escorted customers to desired merchandise location
- Followed best practices for bagging items in reusable, plastic and paper bags
- Established good working relationships with other departments to promote smooth flow of products and services throughout store
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative teamwork efforts.
- Supported team members with various administrative tasks, contributing to a well-functioning work environment.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Upheld the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the department, performing daily sanitation tasks such as washing cutting boards, utensils, display cases, and work surfaces.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
- Maintained accurate records of seafood weights, prices, and inventory levels for streamlined department operations.
- Increased sales by creating visually appealing seafood displays and regularly updating signage to highlight seasonal items.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Diploma -
Kailua High School
Kailua, Hawaii05.2014
Skills
- Effective communication
- Supervisory skills
- Athletic Field Maintenance
- Dedicated work Ethic
- Facility and Maintenance Repair
- Heavy lifting
- Hand tool expertise
- Adaptable and Dependable
- Safety-oriented
- Independent
- Trustworthy
- Work planning and prioritization
- Irrigation Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Computer Skills
- Maintaining equipment
- Customer service and assistance
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Expectation setting
- Problem Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Self Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Professionalism
- Performance reviewing
- Task Delegation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Development
- Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Groundskeeper
City and County of Honolulu
02.2016 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Times SuperMarket
08.2014 - 02.2016
Diploma -
Kailua High School