Industrious Landscaping professional skilled in supervising groundskeeping 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 maintenance and repair. Energetic Groundskeeper recognized for working well under pressure and quickly adapting to guidelines. Meticulous and attentive individual with 3 years of hands-on experience maintaining lawns, yards and landscaping elements. Familiar with horticulture products. Safety-conscious Groundskeeper for commercial facilities. Brings 3 years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and building access maintenance. Thorough and dedicated worker skilled at conducting inspections to maintain or troubleshoot building or grounds issues. I was granted access to the Marine Corp Air Station and Parris Island Recruit Depot while working as a contract employee. I worked 13 years as a 911 Emergency Dispatcher and was certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Manscapes
Beaufort, SC
01.2023 - 10.2023
I worked and supervised two ground crews on the Marine Corp Air Station and Parris Island Recruit Depot. I interacted with base residents concerning complainants and completed Workman's Compensation paperwork and reported to my supervisors injuries to my subordinates.
Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
Operated equipment, secured equipment for transportation.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Dorchester County SC
Summerville, SC
03.2019 - 11.2022
Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower.
Supervised and coordinated the activities of grounds maintenance staff to ensure completion of daily tasks.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Colleton County Sheriff's Office
Walterboro, SC
03.2006 - 03.2019
Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
Dispatched police officers and emergency personnel to calls for service.
Communicated effectively with other dispatch centers to coordinate resources when responding to large scale events.
Identified priority calls based on severity of situation, urgency, or special circumstances.
Assessed callers' needs and dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to emergencies.
Routed non-emergency calls to appropriate departments or agencies when applicable.
Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
Utilized proper telephone etiquette when speaking with callers in order to maintain a professional demeanor.
Coordinated responses between multiple law enforcement agencies when necessary during multi-jurisdictional incidents.
Received incoming calls from the public and determined the nature of the emergency.
Attended regular trainings sessions on new systems and technologies used within the dispatch center.
Acted calmly and professionally under pressure while making decisions in high stress situations.
Provided support services for police officers in the field by locating addresses, researching suspects, running license plate numbers.
Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
Researched vehicle, wanted and missing persons information.
Updated records in database with detailed notes about incidents including suspect descriptions, vehicle information.
Gathered additional information from police officers at scene if necessary to complete report accurately.
Verified caller identity before dispatching personnel to ensure safety of responders.
Assisted departments with special requests for assistance and BOLOs.
Monitored multiple radio frequencies simultaneously while entering data into computer system.
Maintained contact with field units via radio, providing directions and assistance as needed.
Utilized mapping software programs to plot locations of incidents quickly and accurately.
Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief / Out of Class Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENTGrounds & Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief / Out of Class Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT