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David Burger
Landscaping
Chillicothe,Illinois
Summary
Focused Manager, considered skillful in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager - Tree Nursery
Green View Companies
Dunlap , IL
2022.10 - Current
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Assisted in hiring new tree farm laborers
Tree Field Technician
Green View Companies
2008.03 - 2022.10
- Planted and maintained trees in tree farm.
- Loaded trees and other merchandise in customers vehicles / trailers
- Loaded / Unloaded semi-trucks with various plant material
- Worked with landscape maintenance department employees on various jobs.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Primary operator of tree spade via skid steer operated tree spades.
- Installed and maintained drip irrigation for trees above ground.
- Maintained irrigation system for plants and shrubs kept in greenhouses.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, and mini skid steers.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL06.1990
High School Diploma -
Illinois Valley Central High School
Chillicothe, IL05.1986
Skills
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Dependable
- Goal Driven
- Skid steer and End Loader operation
- Material loading and unloading
- Decision Making
Interests
Spending time outside
Cooking
Personal Development
Cultural Exploration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7staff members, in successfully harvesting over 1,300 trees from the tree farm in under 3 weeks time.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementPaid time offWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits4-day work weekQuote
Don't let your Dreams become dreams.
Unknown
Timeline
Manager - Tree Nursery
Green View Companies
2022.10 - Current
Tree Field Technician
Green View Companies
2008.03 - 2022.10
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma -
Illinois Valley Central High School
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