Daniel Kelley
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Safety-oriented professional knowledgeable about client relations, equipment safety and project budgeting and planning. Handles fast-paced work calmly and goes above and beyond to promote customer satisfaction. Quick to resolve conflicts and other problems Calmly and professionally.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Manager
The Pond Beyond, LLC
Frankfort, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Strengthened operational efficiencies, multitasking on heavy equipment and tools to aid with timely project completion
- Water Feature Construction & Maintenance Foreman
- Sales & Logistics
- Operations
- Tool & Equipment set up, storage solutions & Innovation
Fleet/Equipment Manager
Aquascape Designs, Inc.
Saint Charles, IL
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Fleet/Equipment Manager of construction and maintenance fleet for local market. Writing and implementing safety, service and operational procedures and training. Performing in house service and repair. Inventory management of equipment, parts and project materials, including logistics for team.
- CDL training and development of teammates.
- Lead heavy equipment operator and training of team mates. Construction and maintenance program lead along with client customer service and support to build relationships between our team and client on projects. Design, build/install, enhance and continue development of relationships with current and past clients.
- Procurement of equipment, materials and tools along with writing and implementing storage and inventory controls to ensure teams have what they need daily to successfully complete projects on time and on budget. Trucks, transits and trailer procurement, set up and storage solutions.
- Academy Trainor
- Content creation for Team Aquascape Vlog
Caterpillar PPG Weekend Lead Operator
Amentum
Washington, IL
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Heavy equipment operator weekend lead @ the Caterpillar Peoria Proving Grounds. On site manager for weekend shift. Handled special project prep and ecology projects.
- Office Management: Processed time sheets, scheduled weekend crew and project roles, training, safety liaison, weekend operations.
- Fuel & Lube Service truck operator and trainor, oversaw state of the art fuel island systems and wash bay operations.
- GPS and blueprint skill sets.
- Working hand in hand on new prototype equipment and development with each equipment groups on site.
Site Tech II Grade 8
IDNR Publications
Morris, IL
10.2013 - 07.2017
- Operating Engineer
- chain saw specialist/arborist
- mechanic
- park maintenance and lawn care
- Snow & Ice Management
- concrete/paving
- IL Pesticide Applicator License
- carpenter foreman
- operations Specialist for 4 park complex and 70 miles of the I&M Canal Trail
- Sign Making/Repair
CEO/Lead Estimator
K&M Dirtworks, Inc.
Bloomington, IL
01.2009 - 09.2013
- Director of Operations
- Lead Estimator: procurement of projects, contracts, project pricing. Blueprint and CAD takeoffs
- Project Management
- Operating Engineer
- Snow & Ice Management
- Concrete/Paving technology
- Underground Utility Specialist
- General Contracting
Founder
Kelley Landscaping, Inc.
Bloomington, IL
03.1990 - 01.2009
- Built a successful one lawn mower business into a full service lawn care and landscape management company.
- hardscaping/concrete specialist
- sales
- designer
- Snow & Ice Management
Education
High School Diploma -
05.2002
- AP Course for Construction Trades I & II for 2 years
- 2001 NAHB International Building Trades Estimating & Design Competition Winning Team for high school division.
- volunteer for habitat for humanity
Associate of Science - Horticulture Operations And Management
Skills
- Facility & Operations Management
- Relationship Building through networking/great company culture
- building leaders through culture
- innovative thinking/approach
- strong work ethic
- Design
- Negotiation
- Safety Procedures
- Crew Supervision
- Construction Site Management
- Equipment Operating & Maintenance
- Purchasing
- Content & Marketing
- Surveying/Site Layout
- Class A CDL with air
Certification
- Class A CDL w/ air
- Financial Peace University
- Aquascape Academy graduate of intro, advanced and master certified courses
Affiliations
- Podcast host: Pond Builders Network 2023
- Rec Volleyball Coordinator
- Jaycees coordinator for Beer Festival for charity 2008-2013
- Jaycees Sandbox days Chair 2005-2013
- Manito Camping Club: 2008-2015
- Autism Society: director of logistics for all special projects 2004-2015
- I enjoy building custom furniture and tables with my wife
- Ive enjoyed building 6 custom water features and backyard oasis at our home.
References
- Roy Baggio
- Territory Sales Specialist
- Aquascape Designs, Inc.
- rbaggio@aquascapeinc.com
- 630-815-4601
Andrew Hedman
Founder of Good Steward Ecoscapes
goodstewardecoscapes@gmail.com
951-282-9102
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Equipment Manager - The Pond Beyond, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Fleet/Equipment Manager - Aquascape Designs, Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2022
Caterpillar PPG Weekend Lead Operator - Amentum
05.2017 - 05.2021
Site Tech II Grade 8 - IDNR Publications
10.2013 - 07.2017
CEO/Lead Estimator - K&M Dirtworks, Inc.
01.2009 - 09.2013
Founder - Kelley Landscaping, Inc.
03.1990 - 01.2009
Central Catholic High School - High School Diploma,
Illinois Central College - Associate of Science, Horticulture Operations And Management