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David Grochow

Benton Harbor,MI

Summary

Proactive general laborer with proven skills in team leadership and training. Capable in overseeing daily operations and schedules. Knowledgeable about best practices in lawn care and applicable regulations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Manager

N/A
Benton Harbor, MI
05.2008 - Current
  • Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
  • Provided budget and bill paying
  • Regular maintenance for home and vehicles
  • Health care for family members
  • Daily care of one child

Rose Cutter

True Love Roses
Benton Harbor, MI
01.2016 - 08.2021
  • Operated cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
  • Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Operated cutters, forklifts and hand tools to manage production needs.
  • Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
  • Stood for long hours, frequently reached or bent and lifted up to 35 pounds regularly to carry out daily tasks.
  • Reported issues or problems to management relating to materials to be cut.
  • Assisted with shipping and receiving to maintain efficient flow of materials and finished goods.
  • Managed large workload of quality production in fast-paced environment with interruptions and tight deadlines around holiday seasons.

Warehouse Stocker

Van Heusen Warehouse
Chattanooga, TN
03.2007 - 05.2008
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Compared received packages against shipping documents.

Gardner

Fernwood Botanical Garden & Center
Buchanan, MI
05.2005 - 09.2005
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
  • Created striking landscape designs, applying years of diverse industry knowledge.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.

Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Health, Physical Education And Sports Medicine

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.1990

Associate of Science - Education

Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI
04.1986

Skills

  • First Aid
  • Various knowledge of small tools
  • Relationship Building
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Age-appropriate Recreational Activities

Timeline

Rose Cutter

True Love Roses
01.2016 - 08.2021

Home Manager

N/A
05.2008 - Current

Warehouse Stocker

Van Heusen Warehouse
03.2007 - 05.2008

Gardner

Fernwood Botanical Garden & Center
05.2005 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Health, Physical Education And Sports Medicine

Western Michigan University

Associate of Science - Education

Southwestern Michigan College

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