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Curtis Harvey

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays. Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Parks Maintenance Worker

City Of Dallas
01.2010 - Current
  • Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
  • Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Upheld safety standards in different seasons by handling ice, snow and other periodic issues.
  • Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
  • Checked on safety and operation of park equipment every week.
  • Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.

Supervisor of Operations

Harvey,s Enertprise
01.2005 - Current
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Education

No Degree - Landscape Horticulture

TCJC
Fort Worth, TX
03.2003

High School Diploma -

Murrah High School
Jackson, MS
06.1984

Skills

  • Site Safety
  • Maintenance Management
  • Landscaping
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Lawn Care
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Parks Maintenance Worker

City Of Dallas
01.2010 - Current

Supervisor of Operations

Harvey,s Enertprise
01.2005 - Current

No Degree - Landscape Horticulture

TCJC

High School Diploma -

Murrah High School
Curtis Harvey