Elric Eaton
McKinney,TX
Summary
Licensed TDA Commercial Pesticide Applicator with strong experience in residential landscaping, pest control, and territory management. Skilled in route planning, customer service, and applying regulated chemicals safely and effectively. Proven leader with a track record of growing client bases, training new hires, and managing crews and city contracts. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, operating heavy equipment, and solving problems quickly to keep operations running smoothly.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Operator
Chorbie Lawn Care
Denton, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Managed weekly routing and scheduling across multiple territories, ensuring completion of 8-application annual programs for each client; serviced 25–40 clients per day while handling communication via email and text for appointment alerts.
- Collaborated daily with operations and customer support teams to swiftly resolve client concerns and internal issues, often handling 5–10 escalations per day while maintaining full productivity in field treatments.
- Maintained precise chemical inventory throughout the fiscal year to align with client treatment schedules and P&L accountability, balancing cost-efficiency and service quality.
- Oversaw marketing strategy and annual budget for territory growth; leveraged Points of Interest (PoIs) and local insights to expand from 300 to over 1,200 residential clients within one year.
- Provided on-call support for field technicians at the branch, offering real-time troubleshooting and guidance to ensure consistent service standards and regulatory compliance.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Pesticide Applicator
Chorbie Lawn Care
Anna, TX
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Obtained and maintained TDA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, ensuring full compliance with state regulations.
- Applied and handled highly regulated herbicides and pesticides with in-depth knowledge of safety procedures and label guidelines.
- Managed daily route planning to maximize efficiency and ensure timely service delivery across multiple service areas.
- Recognized as top-performing technician in weekly and monthly revenue generation.
- Consistently led in customer satisfaction metrics, including positive reviews via Google, Facebook & directly from clients to our customer services.
- Trained all new hires under TDA supervision, providing hands-on instruction, safety oversight, and resources to help them pursue independent TDA licensing.
Landscaping Foreman
BrightView Landscape
Prosper, TX
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed weekly routing and scheduling across multiple territories, ensuring completion of 8-application annual programs for each client; serviced 25–40 clients per day while handling communication via email and text for appointment alerts.
- Collaborated daily with operations and customer support teams to swiftly resolve client concerns and internal issues, often handling 5–10 escalations per day while maintaining full productivity in field treatments.
- Maintained precise chemical inventory throughout the fiscal year to align with client treatment schedules and P&L accountability, balancing cost-efficiency and service quality.
- Oversaw marketing strategy and annual budget for territory growth; Was able to use what I learned about CPI's (cost per impression) and local insights to expand from 300 to over 1,200 residential clients within one year.
- Provided on-call support for field technicians at the branch, offering real-time troubleshooting and guidance to ensure consistent service standards and regulatory compliance.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Denison, TX05.2013
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Efficient multitasking
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Outstanding customer service
License
Valid TDA Commercial Applicator
Valid TX Drivers License
Timeline
Territory Operator
Chorbie Lawn Care
01.2024 - Current
Pesticide Applicator
Chorbie Lawn Care
04.2023 - 12.2023
Landscaping Foreman
BrightView Landscape
01.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Denison High School