Derrick Gallagher
Gruetli-Laager,TN
Summary
I am work driven and always willing to learn more each and every time. I will conduct safety inspections over any equipment I am using each day to make sure it is always in proper working order. I notify my supervisor if anything has any issue. I am willing to do whatever I am told to without question.
Reliable laborer. I am use to long hour workdays and short lunch breaks does not bother me work. I work great with others and do my best to watch my surroundings to ensure that me and everyone I am around is safe.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscaper
The Retreat By Oakstone
Tracy City, TN
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
Packer
Silverbait LLC
Coalmont, TN
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
- Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
- Wrapped items securely using appropriate packing materials.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes.
- Verified labels for appropriate order numbers and item specifications.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
- Assembled cardboard boxes according to customer specifications.
- Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies between actual product received versus what was ordered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Provided assistance in the assembly line when needed.
- Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Adhered to product safety and hygiene guidelines for health and regulatory compliance.
- Weighed or counted items for distribution to conform to company standards.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times during loading and unloading operations.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues from other departments in order to coordinate efficient workflow processes.
- Maintained records of shipments, returns, and damages.
- Unloaded and loaded trucks with merchandise for distribution.
- Organized inventory in the warehouse according to established procedures.
- Reported safety or workflow concerns to leadership for further investigation.
- Checked stock levels on a daily basis to ensure availability of items for shipment.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Assisted in line changeovers and returned raw material to stock.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints about packaging issues.
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, carts and dollies.
- Obtained, moved and sorted products and materials.
- Cleaned containers, supplies or work areas using cleaning solutions.
- Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
- Measured, weighed and counted products and materials.
- Marked and labeled containers, container tags or products using marking tools.
- Sealed containers or materials using glues, fasteners and tape.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.
- Unpacked, verified and recorded incoming merchandise or material.
- Examined and inspected containers, materials or products to meet quality specifications.
- Assembled, lined and padded cartons and containers.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on forms and records.
- Staged loaded pallets with hand truck for fork truck pick-up.
- Applied lids or close-ups in finalization of product.
Landscaper
The Retreat By Oakstone
Tracy City, TN
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
Logger
Tennesse Tree Cutters LLC
Altamont, TN
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate records of timber harvesting operations.
- Utilized various tools and power equipment to cut down trees and shear off limbs.
- Participated in controlled burning activities to reduce hazardous fuels buildup in forests.
- Developed methods to reduce soil erosion caused by logging activities.
- Inspected trees for signs of disease and pest infestation.
- Assessed tree stands for potential timber harvest opportunities.
- Utilized GPS systems to record locations of logged areas.
- Checked, cleaned and maintained chainsaws and other equipment each day to ensure working order.
- Organized work crews involved in various aspects of logging operations.
- Trained new employees on proper use of tools and safety procedures when working in a forest environment.
- Monitored environmental conditions to ensure compliance with forestry regulations.
- Coordinated with other personnel involved in logging operations.
- Operated machinery such as skidders, tractors, and log loaders.
- Assisted in developing plans for forest management projects.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while conducting logging operations.
- Conducted safety inspections on logging equipment.
- Performed maintenance on logging vehicles and other equipment.
- Loaded logs onto trucks or rail cars for transportation to sawmills or processing plants.
- Operated saws and felling machinery to complete work, considering tree heights, areas and necessary cuts to plan and carry out efficient operations.
- Maintained equipment such as wedges, lifts, saws and saw blades by inspecting before and after use and completing timely repairs.
- Assessed tree cutting site, terrain and weather conditions prior to performing work.
- Cleared tree falling areas of potentially dangerous shrubs, machinery or other plants before cutting to protect people, property and equipment from harm.
- Secured steel cables and chains to logs to pull trees with cable yarding systems.
- Inspected trees for cuts, twists or disease before felling or transporting logs.
- Assessed cut logs for size and usability and sorted for movement to logging trucks and transportation to processing locations.
- Identified appropriate trees to be cut down and moved equipment to target locations to conduct operations.
- Drove What is called a pull out truck to haul loads to the road for the truck drivers.
- Worked on all large heavy duty diesel equipment such as semi trucks,skidders,fellers,loaders,skidsteers and forktrucks.
- Trimmed loads to ensure there were no lose limbs or any sticking out past the standards of the trailers and made sure the back of the trailer was proper length.
Education
High School Diploma -
Faith Missionary Academy
Gruetli-Laager, TN04-2022
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Job Site Cleanup
- Crew Management
- Weather Tolerance
- Power Tools
- Data Collection Devices
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Tree Removal
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Chainsaw Operation
- Mechanical Systems
- Hydraulic Repair
- Hand Tools
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA
- Workplace Safety
- Battery Testing
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Safety Procedures
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Repairs Knowledge
- Deadline-Driven
Affiliations
- I stay at home mostly. I spend my free time working on vehicles.
- I enjoy offroading with a few friends for a weekend or a night at home playing games or working on my cars. That's really all I do besides work.
Accomplishments
- I worked my way up fast logging I am a very fast learner on just about anything I have 2 years of experience in it and can run any piece of equipment that I would've needed too run to get the job done.
- At silverbait llc I also made my way up fast and was able to do anything around the factory within just a few weeks too
Certification
- I have taken multiple OSHA SAFTEY courses completed all of the ones in industrial maintenance school
Ryley Gallagher
- I always want to excell at my work and go above and beyond to do better each time I do a job.
- I am still young im only 20 years old I want to learn more I do better hands on with someone beside me explaining it too me than anything you show me something a couple times and I can get it down pat quickly somethings take me longer than others but will always push myself too do better and get it figured out and get the job done the right way.
- I have 2 months experience in industrial maintenance school but then I found out that it just wasn't for me I was working 10hr days with a logging company and then rushing 2hrs away from the jobsite to school and it was just too hard on me waking up at 4:30AM for work then going to night school form 4PM to 9PM and driving an hour home but during that time I did get to complete all of my Osha safety test and more.
Timeline
Landscaper
The Retreat By Oakstone
07.2023 - 11.2023
Packer
Silverbait LLC
05.2023 - 07.2023
Landscaper
The Retreat By Oakstone
07.2022 - 09.2022
Logger
Tennesse Tree Cutters LLC
10.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Faith Missionary Academy