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Christian Bowers

Gainesville

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Parks and Rec member with over 2 years of experience, seeking to further grow within the city by applying my expertise in landscaping, equipment operation, and customer service to help enhance public spaces and events.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Worker 2

City of Gainesville
04.2023 - Current


  • Landscaping Equipment:

Experienced with weedeaters, edgers, blowers, mowers, and other machinery.

  • Event Setup & Coordination:

Knowledgeable in setting up and managing public events such as the city Christmas tree, garland for the light poles, Movie Nights, Summer Sounds, Spring Fling, and Depot Days.

  • Heavy Equipment Operation:

Skilled in operating Skidsteers, bucket trucks, (both in the bucket and driving) forklifts, and the manual dump truck.

  • Plumbing & Irrigation:

Experience with fixing and replacing toilets, skinks, and irrigation timers. Proficient in installing sprinklers and maintaining irrigation systems.

  • Maintenance:

Knowledge of mower and skidsteer maintenance, along with other equipment upkeep.

Freight Team Associate

Home Depot
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Lifted and moved items weighing 50 pounds multiple times per shift.
  • Maintained high safety standards within the facility by enforcing proper lifting techniques, equipment usage, and hazard prevention measures.
  • Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly, and checking system for inventory.
  • Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
  • Collaborated with team members to receive, organize, and stock inventory efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills

Retail Sales Associate

Home Depot
01.2021 - 03.2022


  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.


  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Gained hands on experience in plumbing repairs, including toilets, sinks and irrigation systems. Developed extensive product knowledge.


Education

High School Diploma -

Lewisville Highschool
Lewisville
05-2021

Skills

  • Repair and maintenance
  • Safety procedures
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Emergency repairs
  • Special event setup
  • Painting
  • Effective communication
  • General Plumbing

Accomplishments


  • Improved Park Aesthetics: Led initiatives to enhance the visual appeal of multiple parks through routine landscaping, planting of native plants, contributing to an increase in park visitation and community satisfaction.
  • Safety Improvements: Identified and repaired hazardous conditions, including fixing broken playground equipment, leveling mulch in playgrounds, cleaning drainage issues, improving safety standards.
  • Community Engagement: Collaborated with local community groups on volunteer driven beautification projects, including tree planting, tree care, new irrigation lines, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in the parks.
  • Training: Mentored and trained new crewmembers, showing our normal routines, where to go and what to take care of in our cities parks.
  • Facility Upgrades: Took part in renovation and upgrading of park amenities, such as restrooms, park benches, volley ball courts, basketball courts, fences, etc.

Timeline

Maintenance Worker 2

City of Gainesville
04.2023 - Current

Freight Team Associate

Home Depot
03.2022 - 10.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Home Depot
01.2021 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Lewisville Highschool
Christian Bowers