Darin James
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Groundskeeper and Retail Sales Associate with a proven history of enhancing outdoor aesthetics for the Physical Plant while increasing sales efficiency at Dollar Tree. Expertise in grounds maintenance, customer service, and plant health management has led to significant improvements in client satisfaction. Proficient in the use of hand tools and promoting team collaboration, consistently surpassing employer expectations. Career goals include further developing skills in horticulture and contributing to sustainable landscaping initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Physical Plant
Ferrum, VA
09.2023 - 11.2024
- "Maintained clean and attractive grounds by sweeping and raking leaves, debris, and other materials."
- Inspected lawns for weeds, pests or other signs of damage;.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners;.
- Watered plants, flowers and turf to maintain healthy growth;.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to regulations;.
- Safely operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment, ensuring efficient Groundskeeping tasks.
- Planted grass seed in areas of bare soil or where needed;.
- Mulched flower beds to retain moisture levels in the soil;.
- Assisted with landscaping projects such as laying sod or planting trees;.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower.
Stocker/Retail Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
Kernersville, NC
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- "Delivered exceptional customer service, guiding customers to products and providing information on pricing and availability."
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Verified pricing accuracy on shelves against invoices from vendors.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA11-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- 2 time state champion on high school football team
- Dean's List
- NSLS Member
- Graduated High school with 3.2 GPA
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Physical Plant
09.2023 - 11.2024
Stocker/Retail Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
09.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Ferrum College
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