Damien Sheppard
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Experienced with landscape design, maintenance, and enhancement. Utilizes knowledge of plant care and soil management to create vibrant outdoor spaces. Track record of working well with teams to achieve impactful results.
Professional landscaper with deep understanding of horticulture, landscape design, and maintenance. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in plant selection, soil preparation, irrigation systems, and hardscaping. Results-driven, ensuring every project meets high standards and client satisfaction.
Professional food service worker prepared to excel in creating delicious sandwiches. Extensive experience in preparing various sandwich types to customer specifications and maintaining hygiene standards. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with expertise in multitasking and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Watson's Lawn Service
10.2019 - Current
- Operating lawnmower, weed eater, & blowers.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
Prep Cook
Blue Gill Grill
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
Buffalo Wild Wings cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Prep food, cook and prepare meals. Follow all safety rules and procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Finisher
R & J Stabs Customer Kitchens
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Concrete and moral finishing. Mixing concrete, etc.
- Completed projects within established deadlines while maintaining stringent quality standards throughout work process.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when performing intricate finishing tasks on complex products or designs.
- Conducted regular self-assessments to identify areas for improvement, fostering continuous personal growth as professional Finisher.
Sandwich Maker
Burger King
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Kept workstations well-organized and sanitized throughout shifts, promoting cleanliness and reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Supported fellow employees through effective communication and teamwork during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in better overall performance during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality sandwiches and maintaining a clean workspace.
Education
High school or equivalent - None
Eastside High School
Gainesville, FL06.2007
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Horticulture
- Groundskeeping
- Mowing
- Lawn Care
- Microsoft Word
- Landscaping
- Landscape Maintenance
- Concrete forming
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Prep Cook
Blue Gill Grill
01.2025 - 05.2025
Landscaper
Watson's Lawn Service
10.2019 - Current
Buffalo Wild Wings cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2019 - 11.2019
Finisher
R & J Stabs Customer Kitchens
03.2018 - 04.2019
Sandwich Maker
Burger King
07.2014 - 05.2015
High school or equivalent - None
Eastside High School
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