Eugene McCallops
Pine Bush,NY
Summary
With a proven track record at Adams Fairacre Farms, I excel in optimizing plant growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Skilled in landscape maintenance and customer interactions, I leverage a strong work ethic and heavy lifting to achieve significant improvements in operational efficiency and client relations. Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Finishing Touches Lawn Care
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Greenhouse Associate
Adams Fairacre Farms
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Optimized space utilization by rearranging plants as needed for maximum light exposure and growth potential.
- Promoted sustainability initiatives through effective waste management practices within the greenhouse setting.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing proper watering techniques and maintaining optimal greenhouse conditions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable information on plant care and maintenance during sales interactions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting any hazards or incidents promptly for resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve planting goals while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Supported quality control measures by routinely inspecting plants for any signs of damage or disease before shipment or sale.
- Contributed to increased crop yield through diligent pruning, trimming, and debudding tasks.
- Assisted in developing propagation schedules based on seasonal demands and available resources.
- Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
Landscaper
Finishing Touches Lawncare
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
Senior Retail Associate
Auto Zone Auto Parts
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Coordinated visual merchandising efforts with seasonal displays that attracted customers'' attention and promoted sales opportunities.
- Effectively managed time by prioritizing tasks according to store needs or management directives.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs, preferences, or budget constraints.
- Confidently upsold additional products or services based on customers'' needs or preferences while staying respectful of their budget limitations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve store goals, resulting in higher overall performance metrics.
- Contributed to a positive store environment by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring proper stock levels were maintained to meet customer demand.
- Supported management in loss prevention efforts by adhering to company policies and monitoring suspicious activity.
- Assisted in driving sales growth through effective merchandising strategies and product knowledge.
Cashier
Walmart
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Retail Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
- Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, increasing customer interest.
- Supported store management in planning and executing seasonal promotions and sales events.
- Fostered positive shopping environment, greeting customers warmly and providing personalized assistance.
- Enhanced store appearance and shopping experience with meticulous shelf organization and cleanliness.
- Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions and safeguarding against losses.
Senior Logistics Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact by adopting sustainable packaging materials and optimizing transport routes.
- Developed comprehensive shipping schedules, resulting in improved on-time delivery rates.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
- Coordinated product returns management, ensuring prompt processing and resolution for optimal customer service outcomes.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
- Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.
- Supported store leadership in implementing new merchandising strategies to improve product positioning.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, increasing customer interest.
- Supported store management in planning and executing seasonal promotions and sales events.
- Fostered positive shopping environment, greeting customers warmly and providing personalized assistance.
- Enhanced store appearance and shopping experience with meticulous shelf organization and cleanliness.
- Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions and safeguarding against losses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wallkill Senior High School
Wallkill, NY06-1995
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Lawn Care
- Customer Service
- Physically Fit
- Grounds Maintenance
- Landscape maintenance
- Responsible and Punctual
- Equipment Maintenance
- Trimming and weeding
- Residential Landscaping
- Weeding and edging
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Pruning and hedging
- Yard mowing
- Planting
- Tree pruning
- Flower planting
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Hedge cutting
- Shrubbery trimming
fishing, wood carving, spending time with friends and family
Im a hard worker, on time to start work, willing to work overtime and holidays, willing to learn and climb the ladder, very quick learner, honest, truthful. Willing to work hard and learn new ideas. My goals are and gives me the boost in life is work hard every day and my family. To get somewhere in life, you have to work hard and live life to the fullest.
Additional Information
I love to work hard, on time to start work, follow company policies, willing to work hard and learn. Im a fast learner, love to communicate, honest, truthful. Willing to work overtime, Holidays, Weekends and whenever im needed. I would like to climb the ladder for success in a company that i work for.
Timeline
Landscaper
Finishing Touches Lawn Care
07.2024 - Current
Greenhouse Associate
Adams Fairacre Farms
05.2024 - 07.2024
Landscaper
Finishing Touches Lawncare
05.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Retail Associate
Auto Zone Auto Parts
10.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
Walmart
03.2020 - 11.2020
Retail Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
02.2020 - 03.2020
Senior Logistics Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
08.2019 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Wallkill Senior High School
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