Eric Leighton
North Haven,CT
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic professional with a proven track record in landscape maintenance and customer service excellence, notably with Smithland Supply/Agway. Expert in hardscape installation and fostering strong client relationships, I significantly enhanced outdoor aesthetics and efficiency. My commitment to innovation and teamwork has consistently exceeded project expectations, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Worker
Self-employeed
04.2020 - Current
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Improved landscape appearance by performing regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal clean-up tasks to maintain organized outdoor spaces throughout the year.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale landscaping projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Maintained healthy lawns with proper fertilization, aeration, and overseeding techniques.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Created beautiful outdoor spaces by designing and installing custom flowerbeds, hardscapes, and other landscape features.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Wharehouse/store Attendant
Smithland Supply/Agway
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted customers with locating items, answering questions about products, and offering solutions to meet their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive workplace atmosphere while working towards achieving store targets.
- Contributed positively toward team sales goals by consistently meeting or exceeding individual performance targets.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves, conducting regular audits, and efficiently processing incoming shipments.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments, and carrying out heavy purchases.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Wharehouse/Store Keeper
Smithland Supply/Agway
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Trained new hires on warehouse procedures, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, improving communication channels for better order coordination and fulfillment rates.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by regularly analyzing storage layouts and making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Haven High School
North Haven Ct06-2022
Skills
- Garden bed edging
- Heavy equipment operation
- Seasonal cleanup
- Mulching techniques
- Garden maintenance
- Pruning and hedging
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Lawn care
- Landscape maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Trimming and weeding
- Weeding and edging
- Physically fit
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Mulching gardens
- Plant Knowledge
- Pruning skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Gardening
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as yard work and maintenance
- Video Gaming
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
Timeline
Wharehouse/store Attendant
Smithland Supply/Agway
04.2021 - 10.2021
Landscaping Worker
Self-employeed
04.2020 - Current
Wharehouse/Store Keeper
Smithland Supply/Agway
03.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
North Haven High School
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