Derek Varvaro
Kenner,LA
Summary
Developed leadership and organizational skills in collaborative outdoor environment, overseeing project planning and execution. Delivered high-quality project's through effective team coordination and problem-solving. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills in project management and team leadership.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Nutrition Representative
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health codes and regulations.
- Enhanced patient health outcomes by serving nutritious meals tailored specifically according to individualized care plans developed in consultation with the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with dietitians to develop customized meal plans for patients with specific dietary needs.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels, avoiding shortages or excess supply issues.
- Consistently met daily production goals by prioritizing tasks effectively under high-pressure situations within the kitchen facility setting.
- Coordinated meal deliveries for patients with special dietary requirements or time-sensitive needs, ensuring timely service without compromising quality.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction through consistent attention to detail during food assembly and presentation processes.
- Contributed to departmental cost-saving initiatives by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing waste production.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous meal service assistance.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating with colleagues to execute daily tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
- Provided support in resolving dietary requests or concerns from patients promptly and professionally.
- Developed effective communication strategies for relaying pertinent dietary information between kitchen staff, dietitians, nursing personnel, and patients themselves.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by adhering strictly to established policies and procedures within the Food and Nutrition Department.
- Enhanced nutritional awareness by conducting informational sessions on healthy eating habits for patients and staff.
- Trained new team members on proper food handling techniques, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
- Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
- Provided support to individuals with special dietary need to meet unique nutritional requirements.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Developed nutrition-related policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Developed and implemented community nutrition program to improve health outcomes and prevent disease.
- Assessed nutrition needs to determine best intervention and care.
- Developed specialized nutrition plans for patients with chronic health conditions to improve health outcomes.
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals in creating nutrition-related treatment plans.
- Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating.
Program Support Clerk
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with team members to develop more effective communication channels, strengthening overall teamwork.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and trust.
- Monitored inventory levels for office supplies, placing orders proactively to avoid shortages that could impact operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations for executive-level meetings, supporting informed decision-making processes within the organization.
- Adhered to facility, company and legal guidelines.
- Contributed to the development of training materials, leading to improved employee performance and productivity.
- Sorted materials and filed according to guidelines.
- Processed incoming inquiries promptly and professionally, providing accurate information to address concerns or requests.
- Responded to materials requests and retrieved necessary information.
- Supported program managers with detailed documentation and accurate record-keeping for better decisionmaking.
- Assisted in the coordination of various projects, resulting in timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
- Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public.
- Organized files and records systematically, optimizing data retrieval times for staff members.
- Provided support during audits by compiling necessary documentation quickly and efficiently.
- Audited records for accuracy.
- Served as a valuable resource for new hires through training sessions and ongoing mentorship.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Prepared mailings of information and documentation.
- Evaluated department procedures and recommended improvements to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained updated contact databases for easy access to essential information when needed by the team.
- Coordinated meetings with internal teams as well as external partners, facilitating productive dialogue among key stakeholders.
- Received and routed medical records.
- Prepared reports on program progress, enabling efficient monitoring of milestones and deliverables.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
Landscape Foreman, Landscape Worker
Craig Perrier Lawn Care
01.2022 - Current
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Enhanced overall project performance with strong attention to detail, resulting in fewer errors and rework during installation and maintenance tasks.
- Developed new business opportunities by establishing strong working relationships with clients and industry professionals.
- Maximized staff productivity through expert scheduling of daily tasks based on priorities and crew capabilities.
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing landscapes while adhering to client specifications and budget constraints.
- Maintained positive working relationships with local vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by training crew members in proper techniques for planting, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment use.
- Promoted safety awareness among crew members through regular meetings, training sessions, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Optimized resource utilization by analyzing project requirements and allocating appropriate personnel, tools, materials for each job site.
- Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Educated clients on proper lawn and plant care, giving details on appropriate watering and fertilization.
- Assisted clients with development of long-term landscape plans and strategies.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
- Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
- Developed strong client relationships by addressing concerns or requests promptly and providing excellent customer service throughout projects.
- Contributed to team efficiency by effectively communicating project updates and collaborating on task assignments.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Preserved client satisfaction with timely completion of tasks according to specifications outlined in contracts or work orders.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Collaborated with clients to design visually appealing landscapes that met their aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as changing oil filters, sharpening blades, or replacing worn parts to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently by sharing expertise on plant care, landscape design principles, and best practices for maintaining healthy landscapes.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Strong work ethic
- Responsible and punctual
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team collaboration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Employee communications
- Administrative procedures
- Professionalism
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Conflict resolution
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Documentation and record keeping
- Organizational management
- Multitasking and time management
- Fast learner
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Office administration
- Interpersonal skills
- Continuous improvement
- Professional demeanor
Military Service
Enlisted with the Army National Guard from 2007-2013. I deployed to Iraq with my unit in late 2009 to early 2011.
Timeline
Landscape Foreman, Landscape Worker
Craig Perrier Lawn Care
01.2022 - Current
Program Support Clerk
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2018 - 12.2021
Food and Nutrition Representative
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of New Orleans
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