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Darren Norfleet

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more than 15-20 weekly jobs. Diligent construction team member knowledgeable about organizing supplies, operating equipment and helping skilled workers complete demanding work. Outstanding demolition working in commercial and residential Diligent construction team member knowledgeable about organizing supplies, operating equipment and helping skilled work. .

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Landscaping Crew Member

M & M Lawncare Inc
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.

Metal Polisher/Metal Grinder

M.Cohen & Sons
Broomall, PA
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
  • Set up and ran pneumatic and elecrtic equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
  • Adhered to all standard safety and compliance requirements, which decreased minor accidents by [Number]%.
  • Used dry or liquid media to clean or prepare parts and finish operations.

Union Laborer (local 332)

Construction Specialties
Philadelphia, PA
03.2007 - 11.2017
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.1993

Skills

  • Sod Laying
  • Tree Staking
  • Pest Removal
  • Lawn and Shrubbery Irrigation
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • High Lifting Capacity
  • Customer Service
  • Decorative Landscaping
  • Flower Bed Cleaning

Certification

  • Certified OSHA 30
  • [Traffic Conrtol
  • [Power tools Safety Training

Timeline

Landscaping Crew Member

M & M Lawncare Inc
07.2021 - 02.2022

Metal Polisher/Metal Grinder

M.Cohen & Sons
10.2019 - 02.2022

Union Laborer (local 332)

Construction Specialties
03.2007 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

West Philadelphia High School
Darren Norfleet