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Gilbert Rosario

Chicago,IL

Summary

Skilled Superintendent offering 8 years of experience leading Maintenance Crews and operations to complete a vast array of projects. Expert coordinator between teams, vendors and different departments. Efficient problem-solver to keep projects on time and with out incidents. Talented at motivating workers to keep projects moving forward.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Superintendent

Forest Preserves Of Cook County
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
  • Managed projects to complete on schedule by working with specialized interdepartmental teams.
  • Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
  • Supervised personnel to carry out maintenance on groves, buildings and fixtures.
  • Recommended improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer-focused relationships with Patrons.

Assistant Superintendent

Forest Preserves Of Cook County
Chicago, IL
03.2017 - 08.2021
  • Built exemplary on-the-job expertise from partnering closely with superintendent and other top leadership.
  • Delivered a high level of service to customers in an effort to build relationships with our patrons and other departments.
  • Resolved various situations in peer-to-peer relationships.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring employees to improve leadership skills.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Oversaw daily tasks.

Resource Technician

Forest Preserves Of Cook County
River Forest, IL
08.2004 - 03.2017
  • Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land that was reclaimed.
  • Improved forest health by introducing and implementing invasive species control policies.
  • GIS mapping of controlled burns and restoration sites.
  • Coordinated with volunteers and community groups to maintain trails and recreation sites.
  • Created restoration plans encompassing native tree restoration and weed control.
  • Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
  • Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
  • Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
  • Applied fertilizers, pesticides and park maintenance chemicals.
  • Operated hand and power tools, bucket truck and man lift.
  • Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.

Education

Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Training Oversight
  • Strategic Planning
  • Resource Coordination
  • Community Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Relationship building and management
  • Public Speaking

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Division Superintendent

Forest Preserves Of Cook County
08.2021 - Current

Assistant Superintendent

Forest Preserves Of Cook County
03.2017 - 08.2021

Resource Technician

Forest Preserves Of Cook County
08.2004 - 03.2017

Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Gilbert Rosario