Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Collin Burks

Killen

Summary

Skilled Lawn Care Worker with background in residential and commercial landscaping. Experienced in various lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, and fertilizing to enhance aesthetic appeal. Strong physical endurance paired with knowledge of plant care and pest management. Demonstrated ability to improve landscapes, contribute to team goals, and exceed client expectations.

Devoted band director with one year of experience leading marching, jazz, and concert bands. Specializing in percussion and keyboards, with success in budgeting and fundraising for any size music department. Extensive knowledge of any genre, and cultivating a productive and inspiring band room.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lawncare Worker

Burks' Lawncare Service
Killen
03.2017 - 09.2024
  • Cleaned gutters along rooflines when necessary.
  • Ensured safety protocols are followed while performing job duties.
  • Fertilized and treated lawns with herbicides and pesticides to prevent insect infestation and disease.
  • Responded to customer inquiries regarding services offered by the company.
  • Installed new sod or seed for grass growth in areas of the lawn that were damaged or bare.
  • Trimmed trees and shrubs around the property to maintain a neat appearance.
  • Mowed lawns using walk-behind mowers, riding mowers and edgers.
  • Weeded gardens and flower beds.
  • Raked leaves, spread mulch and removed debris from grounds.
  • Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, flowers and other vegetation.
  • Performed minor repairs on outdoor structures such as fences, patios and decks.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.

Merchandiser

Sam's Club
Florence
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
  • Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
  • Participated in weekly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
  • Performed regular price checks on select items throughout the store location.
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12-2024

Rogers High School
Killen, AL
05-2019

Skills

  • Music theory
  • Performance techniques
  • Sound engineering
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Arranging music
  • Music programming
  • Sound mixing expertise
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Instrumental expertise
  • Rehearsal techniques
  • Ministry experience
  • Sight-reading proficiency
  • Audition coordination
  • Score reading
  • Time management
  • Teaching music
  • Music management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Event coordination

Affiliations

  • In my free time I love exploring the outdoors while fishing and hunting for any types of species of duck.
  • I love carpentry work alongside with building structures for individuals.
  • I am a volunteer fireman in the Greenhill Fire department.

Certification

  • I am CPR certified.

Timeline

Merchandiser

Sam's Club
11.2023 - 04.2024

Lawncare Worker

Burks' Lawncare Service
03.2017 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

University of North Alabama

Rogers High School