DEREK BELL
Drumright,OK
Summary
Proven leader in landscape and heavy equipment operations, adept at OSHA compliance and site preparation, with a track record of delivering projects within budgetary constraints at JW Lawn and Landscape. Excels in crew leadership and problem-solving, ensuring high-quality outcomes and efficient team performance. Demonstrates adaptability and a professional demeanor, enhancing customer relationships and operational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape, Hardscape Foreman
JW Lawn and Landscape
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
Contractor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Plains Septic and Aerobic
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Frequently inspected area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Education
Criminal Justice
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OKGED -
Drumright High School
Drumright, OK05.2008
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- Site preparation
- Tool Maintenance
- Plant Knowledge
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Employee Training
- Irrigation Systems
- Task Delegation
- Heavy machinery
- Landscape design
- Erosion Control
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- Equipment Repairs
- Attention to Detail
- Crew Leadership
- Landscaping
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Landscape, Hardscape Foreman
JW Lawn and Landscape
03.2021 - 03.2024
Contractor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Plains Septic and Aerobic
08.2018 - 03.2021
Criminal Justice
Southern Nazarene University
GED -
Drumright High School