Davin Powell
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic manager with a proven track record at My Friends Tree Service, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Enhanced project efficiency through process improvements, while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Skilled in customer service and complex problem-solving, ensuring high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
My Friends Tree Service
Tampa, Florida
04.2020 - Current
- Supervised daily operations for tree trimming and removal projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment usage and maintenance protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed schedules for crew assignments, optimizing resource allocation across multiple job sites.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced project completion time while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed client communications to address concerns and provide updates throughout service delivery.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Climbed trees using specialized equipment to perform pruning and removal tasks safely.
- Operated chainsaws and chippers efficiently to manage tree waste disposal.
- Evaluated tree health, identifying issues such as disease or pest infestations for remediation.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate complex climbing jobs effectively and safely.
- Efficiently removed deadwood from trees to promote overall health and prevent potential hazards to nearby structures or pedestrians.
Binder
A&A Printing
Tampa, FL
03.2006 - 03.2020
- Operated binding machines to produce high-quality finished products.
- Inspected printed materials for quality assurance and accuracy.
- Coordinated workflow to ensure timely completion of binding projects.
- Trained new staff on operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of binding supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
- Collaborated with print teams to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
- Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.
- Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
- Inserted illustrated pages, extra sheets and collated sets into catalogs, periodicals, directories and other printed products.
- Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
- Used glue machines to glue endpapers, bindings, backings and signatures.
- Used bone folders, knives, hammers and brass binding tools to bind new books.
- Inserted book bodies into Type devices to form back edges into convex shapes and produce grooves.
- Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.
- Trimmed book edges using cutting machines and hand cutters.
- Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
- Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
- Maintained continuous bindery machine functionality by adjusting rounding forms and creasing rams to meet job specifications.
- Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
- Stitched and glued endpapers and bindings to secure final products.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematics
Leto High School
Tampa, FL05.2005
Skills
Customer service
Team leadership
Time management
Decision-making
Complex Problem-solving
Task delegation
Operations management
Timeline
Manager
My Friends Tree Service
04.2020 - Current
Binder
A&A Printing
03.2006 - 03.2020
High School Diploma - Mathematics
Leto High School