Gary Larsen
Howell
Summary
Skilled laborer with over two decades of experience in the landscape field dedicated to achieving high quality outcomes while prioritizing safety. Proficient in utilizing a range of machinery and tools to ensure optimal aesthetics of green spaces. Eager to contribute to team success through communication and commitment to quality in every project.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Foreman
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
West Windsor
07.2022 - 05.2026
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Created detailed reports on operational activities for management review.
- Maintained school grounds as well as athletic fields.
- Set up athletic fields throughout the year.
- Completed assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
- Operated snow plows and salt trucks to ensure safe roads and parking lots.
Highway Operations Technician
NJ Department of Trasportation
Manasquan
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Supported emergency response efforts by providing traffic control during incidents.
- Maintained miles of highway green space by cutting,trimming, and edging.
- Enhanced safety by removing trash, debris, and overgrown trees from roadways.
- Reported and fixed any hazard on highways including potholes, traffic signs, and guardrail issues.
- Snowplowed and salted highways using large trucks to make roads safe.
Sales Associate
Coast Honda
Sea Girt
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted customers in selecting vehicles that fit their needs and preferences.
- Provided exceptional customer service during the sales process and after delivery.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers and delivered personalized service to enhance shopping experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05-2001
Communications
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJSkills
- Equipment operation using commercial machines including zero-turn mowers, skid steers, chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, snowplows, snowblowers, and salt spreaders
- Snow plowing and ice control
- Landscape/Horticulture including maintenance, planting, pruning and mulching
- Lining, marking, grooming and preparing athletic fields
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
- CDL Class A
- NJ Department of Education Criminal History and Fingerprint Clearance-Active
Timeline
Utility Foreman
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
07.2022 - 05.2026
Highway Operations Technician
NJ Department of Trasportation
01.2020 - 07.2022
Sales Associate
Coast Honda
02.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Communications
Brookdale Community College