Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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David Ransome

Lorain,OH

Summary

Reliable professional with 23 + years of experience handling day to day operations. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in trouble shooting, organizational and leadership skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Property Maintenance Worker

Lorain County Metro Parks
08.2023 - Current
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.

Landscape & Lawn Care Foreman

Liberty Lawn Care
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
  • Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
  • Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
  • Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.

Owner/Operator

Country Lawn Care Services Inc.
03.1999 - 11.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

LCCC
Elyria, OH
05.1995

Skills

  • Advanced Troubleshooting
  • Daily Workflows
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Dependable and Consistent
  • Facility Maintenance and Repair
  • Accurate and Precise
  • Pest Control Chemicals
  • Lawn Care & Landscape
  • Basic Tools
  • Material Inventory
  • Operational Safety
  • System Layouts
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Develop Policies
  • Project Planning
  • Coordinate Work
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Crew Supervision
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance

Certification

  • Pesticide applicators license

Timeline

Property Maintenance Worker

Lorain County Metro Parks
08.2023 - Current

Landscape & Lawn Care Foreman

Liberty Lawn Care
03.2022 - 08.2023

Owner/Operator

Country Lawn Care Services Inc.
03.1999 - 11.2021

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

LCCC
David Ransome