David Schoonover
East Troy,WI
Summary
I am a Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic in lawn care, truck driving, and management.
Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
I am also a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Mower
Self-employeed
2017 - Current
- Operated lawn care equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers to maintain landscape aesthetics.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and fertilizing to ensure healthy lawns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete landscape projects efficiently and effectively.
- Inspected properties for potential issues and reported findings to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, equipment usage, and best practices in lawn maintenance.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Maintained clean work areas by removing debris, leaves, and branches from client properties.
- Enhanced property appearance through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication of services provided and project timelines.
- Boosted curb appeal for client properties with meticulous lawn care services including mowing, edging, trimming, raking leaves, mulching beds.
- Achieved timely completion of assigned tasks through effective prioritization and efficient use of resources.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Operated commercial lawn mowers to maintain residential and commercial landscapes.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while performing mowing tasks.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and maintenance procedures.
- Developed efficient mowing schedules to optimize workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with clients to understand specific landscaping needs and preferences.
- Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
- Adjusted mower height and speed settings to accommodate different types of terrain.
- Greeted property owners and other individuals on property to maintain friendliness.
Transportation Driver
VIP Services, Inc.
05.2020 - 10.2025
- Operated company vehicles to transport passengers safely and efficiently.
- Followed designated routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections for vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted in loading and unloading passengers with mobility restrictions, maintaining organization within transport area.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery records.
- Adhered to traffic laws and safety regulations during operations.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes or delivery issues.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Cook
Grandma Vickie's Cafe
04.2007 - 07.2017
- Prepared diverse menu items, ensuring quality and flavor consistency.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency in the kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, adhering to health regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
Manager
Dollar General Store
2003 - 2006
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
Dump Truck Driver
McGrutter Dump Trucks
2001 - 2003
- Operated dump truck efficiently to transport materials to and from job sites.
- Adhered to safety protocols while conducting pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to ensure timely delivery and pickup of materials.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, load weights, and delivery schedules.
- Streamlined loading processes to enhance turnaround time at material sites.
- Monitored equipment performance, reporting issues for prompt repairs and maintenance.
- Implemented best practices for load securing to minimize spillage during transit.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Remained alert and prepared to protect crew against danger.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Semi Truck Driver
Larry Martin Trucking
1981 - 2000
- Operated semi-truck, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance.
- Managed routing to optimize delivery schedules and reduce fuel consumption.
- Delivered freight on time while maintaining accurate records of deliveries and mileage.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for load securing, enhancing cargo safety during transport.
- Maintained clear communication with clients regarding delivery status and any potential delays.
- Improved on-time deliveries by efficiently planning and executing optimal driving routes.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations by accurately logging hours of service, rest breaks, and mileage in electronic logbooks.
- Maximized vehicle lifespan by conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any necessary repairs or maintenance needs.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively while keeping safety as the top priority for both self and others on the road.
- Ensured accurate and timely deliveries by thoroughly checking load manifests against actual cargo.
- Reduced downtime and maintenance costs through proactive servicing of the vehicle, identifying potential issues early on.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Badger High School
Lake Geneva, WISkills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible
- Team leader
- Team collaboration and cooperation
- Work organization and prioritization
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Responsible and punctual
- Safe equipment operation
- Jobsite safety
- Weather tolerance
- Creative thinking
- Site safety
Timeline
Transportation Driver
VIP Services, Inc.
05.2020 - 10.2025
Cook
Grandma Vickie's Cafe
04.2007 - 07.2017
Lawn Mower
Self-employeed
2017 - Current
Manager
Dollar General Store
2003 - 2006
Dump Truck Driver
McGrutter Dump Trucks
2001 - 2003
Semi Truck Driver
Larry Martin Trucking
1981 - 2000
High School Diploma -
Badger High School