Grady Glance
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Cold Creek Excavations, enhancing team productivity and job site efficiency through expert site inspection and exceptional problem-solving skills. Excelled in customer service, building strong relationships, and ensuring site safety. Achieved significant improvements in workflows and safety protocols, demonstrating a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Equipped with the 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Site Assistant
Cold Creek Excavations
02.2024 - Current
- Identified opportunities for improvement within workflows, resulting in a more streamlined approach towards completing tasks.
- Contributed positively to overall team morale, maintaining a professional and supportive attitude throughout the duration of projects.
- Enhanced team productivity by distributing materials and tools needed for each task.
- Supported construction teams, assisting in various tasks such as digging trenches, moving equipment, Installing irrigations systems, water lines, power lines, sewer systems, retaining walls, landscaping, minor grading.
- Operation of power equipment, chainsaws, weed eaters, concrete saw, drills, circular saws, grinders, skill saws, welders, torches.
- Operation of heavy equipment, tractors, skid steers, excavators, able to operate manual transmissions and back a trailer.
- Helped maintain safe working conditions through diligent inspections and adherence to safety protocols, such as ensuring PPE is available and used.
- Performed routine equipment checks to ensure proper functioning and prevent costly delays or accidents on the job site. such as daily checks of fluids and lubrication of equipment.
- Coordinated material deliveries for smooth workflow and minimal downtime on the job site.
- Improved job site efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self-employed
03.2019 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality lawn care services and addressing client concerns promptly.
- Established a strong reputation within the community for exceptional lawn care services, leading to increased brand recognition and trust.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Optimized routes and schedules for efficient completion of jobs within designated timeframes while reducing fuel costs associated with transportation between sites.
- Developed customized lawn care plans tailored to each client''s specific needs and preferences.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
Livestock Handler
WNC Regional Livestock Center
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Reduced stress on livestock during transportation through the use of low-stress handling techniques.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, sharing knowledge of best practices in livestock handling.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues early for proactive intervention.
- Enhanced animal safety by implementing proper handling techniques and following established protocols.
- Operated heavy equipment such as skid steers to insure health and cleanliness of livestock at the livestock facility
- Organized shipping and receiving of livestock in state and out of state
- helped maintain seller and buyer relations
- participated in meeting and special events to promote educational programs for local farmers
- Facilitated smooth loading/unloading processes during transportation utilizing proper restraint methods to avoid injury.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Systems
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC05-2025
High School Diploma -
Pisgah High
Canton, NC06-2023
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- construction
- Site inspection
- Scheduling coordination
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Building relationships
- Verbal and written communication
- Site safety
Certification
- AWS SENSE entry welder program
Timeline
Job Site Assistant
Cold Creek Excavations
02.2024 - Current
Livestock Handler
WNC Regional Livestock Center
06.2019 - 08.2024
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self-employed
03.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Systems
Haywood Community College
High School Diploma -
Pisgah High
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