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Collin Lyon

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Quick learner candidate ready to work hard and contribute as team member. Physically fit with experience using essential hand tools and safety equipment. Coachable with good understanding of basic outdoor maintenance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawn Care Technician

Pure Prairie Organics
03.2022 - Current
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Operated varied types of lawn care vehicles, following safety protocols to prevent accidents.
  • Applied fertilizer and other nutrients to lawns to promote healthy growth.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
  • Provided education on lawn care products and services to help clients better understand ways to maintain lawns.
  • Trained and supervised junior lawn care assistants to improve quality of team output.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.

Delivery Driver

Jimmy John's
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Delivered orders to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.

Mattress Specialist

City Wide Mattress
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Communicated with clients to find and design layout best suited for client needs and location.
  • Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.
  • Researched furniture materials and suggested pieces to clients based on budget and want.
  • Followed up with clients after installation and delivery to gauge customer satisfaction.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.

Education

High School Diploma -

Minooka Community High School
Minooka, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Project Presentations
  • Sales Techniques Knowledge
  • Usability Improvements
  • Team Goals
  • New Customer Acquisition
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Route Management
  • Project Deadlines

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
ASL
Limited Working

Timeline

Lawn Care Technician

Pure Prairie Organics
03.2022 - Current

Delivery Driver

Jimmy John's
01.2021 - 08.2021

Mattress Specialist

City Wide Mattress
01.2018 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Minooka Community High School
Collin Lyon