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Ellis Lindsey

Villa Rica,GA

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with a proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. I have excellent customer service skills and was promoted to Manager within 90 days of hire. I am proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong organizational skills, and can multitask in a fast-paced environment. I also have a strong knowledge base in safety precautions, tools, procedures, and equipment, along with outstanding motor vehicle operations skills and a clean driving record. I am D.O.T certified and have experience working with plants, shrubs, and trees while identifying horticultural best practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner, Operator

Lindsey Bros, LLC
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - Current
  • Independent Contractor
  • Strategically managed logistics, utilizing a flatbed trailer for local and long-distance transportation of diverse cargo.
  • Utilized load board for daily cargo sourcing
  • Managed scheduling, daily operations, and administrative duties independently to maintain accuracy in paperwork and deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Secured cargo to trailers, ensured safety compliance and maintained daily logs
  • Maintain professional client relationships with diplomacy.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.

Field Manager

Ruppert Landscape
Mableton, GA
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed multi crew landscape installation operations with a successful track record.
  • Demonstrated expertise in successfully completing complex commercial landscape installations by strategically planning and executing all project elements
  • Directed labor and subcontractor activities.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for crew, navigating box trucks and landscape trucks to designated job sites.
  • Developed cost estimates for new or additional services requested by customers.
  • Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
  • Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
  • Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Organized and scheduled crews for efficient completion of projects.
  • Evaluated performance of crew members regularly and provided feedback as needed.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
  • Analyzed soil conditions before beginning any landscape project to determine best course of action.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
  • Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
  • Conducted training sessions with crew members on safe operation of machinery and tools used in landscaping operations.
  • Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service relations.

Landscape Manager/Trainer

All 1 Service Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Maintained responsibility for overseeing 6 crews
  • Assumed responsibilities as Landscape foreman when needed
  • Provided instruction to newly hired laborers and foreman regarding the upkeep of commercial properties
  • Help maintain landscape equipment and vehicles
  • Ensured thorough property inspections were conducted both prior to and following maintenance activities
  • Planted and maintained flower beds and shrubs
  • Prune and rejuvenation of shrubs
  • Spray herbicides
  • Ensured safe transportation of crew members to work sites in box truck or truck and trailer
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills by consistently meeting deadlines
  • Maintained logbook for pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
  • Handled drop off and pick up of damaged and repaired equipment and vehicles.
  • Communicated with managers to resolve issues needing attention on customer property.

Assistant Supervisor

Pruning Guru
Marietta, GA
02.2016 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with Lead Supervisor to effectively manage and supervise work crew for specific pruning techniques
  • Plant flower beds and shrubs
  • Rejuvenation of shrubs
  • Pruned trees and shrubs to reduce tree height, remove disease or storm damaged branches, removed obstructive lower branches, thinned crowns to renew growth and shaped trees for design purposes
  • Performed maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, and watering plants.
  • Ensured safe and punctual transportation of work crew to residential and commercial sites in company vehicle
  • Assisted in the maintenance of plant health by spraying pesticides on plants, trees and grass for insect and disease control.
  • Clear trash and garden debris
  • Performed seasonal maintenance tasks during winter months.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tallwood High School

General Studies

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Superior skills in accurate computer record-keeping
  • Proficient in computer software Microsoft Office
  • Internet savvy
  • Strong organizational skills with fine attention to detail
  • Strong and effective communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and keen listener
  • Effectively manage work crews
  • Strong knowledge base in safety precautions tools procedures and equipment
  • Outstanding motor vehicle operations skills and clean driving record
  • DOT (Department of Transportation) Certified
  • Windows 11Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)Typing 45-50 wpm
  • Horticulture
  • Tree Trimming
  • Lawn Care
  • Box Truck
  • Driving
  • Mowing
  • Flatbed
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Groundskeeping
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Gardening
  • Pest Control
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Tree Care
  • Chemical Application
  • Strong Work Ethic

Certification

  • Pesticide Applicator's License
  • Driver's License

Assessments

  • Project timeline management, Proficient, 03/01/20
  • Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 08/01/23
  • Call center customer service, Proficient, 04/01/23
  • Outside sales, Proficient, 08/01/23
  • Basic computer skills, Proficient, 08/01/23
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 08/01/22
  • Delivery driver, Proficient, 11/01/22
  • Warehouse safety, Proficient, 11/01/22
  • Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, Proficient, 05/01/24
  • Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 05/01/24
  • Sales skills, Proficient, 11/01/22
  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 12/01/22
  • Customer service, Proficient, 04/01/23
  • Basic maintenance and repair, Proficient, 07/01/23
  • Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 07/01/23
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, 08/01/22
  • Verbal communication, Proficient, 08/01/23
  • Scheduling, Proficient, 07/01/23
  • Social media, Proficient, 08/01/23

Timeline

Owner, Operator

Lindsey Bros, LLC
03.2022 - Current

Field Manager

Ruppert Landscape
05.2020 - 03.2022

Landscape Manager/Trainer

All 1 Service Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2020

Assistant Supervisor

Pruning Guru
02.2016 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Tallwood High School

General Studies

Tidewater Community College

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