Richard Kelton
Greenville,North Carolina
Summary
With a proven track record at BT Carawan Landscaping, I excel in landscape maintenance and team leadership, enhancing project efficiency by 30%. Expert in hardscape installation and adept at fostering client relationships, my portfolio showcases a commitment to excellence and innovative solutions in environmental beautification. Focused Lawn Care Technician offers outstanding communication and time management abilities. Safely operates and manipulates light-powered equipment and mechanical hand tools to complete landscaping tasks. Reliable laborer ready for challenging work in outdoor environments. Works great in any weather and always shows up on time. Offers skills in landscaping and building basic outdoor features to meet clients' needs. Skilled professional with attention to detail and background in landscaping. Works great with team members to complete new plantings and care for existing growth. Specializes in property work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
BT Carawan Landscaping
Greenville, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
Construction Site Supervisor
Cape Fear Utilities
Greenville, NC
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Scheduled crews, order materials and coordinate subcontractor work.
- Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
- Communicated with clients to explain plans, answer questions about progress.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Organized materials and scheduled deliveries to job site as needed.
- Adhered to OSHA regulations while ensuring efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing off on them to ensure accuracy and completeness of information provided.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Instructed workers in safety measures and kept employers in proper safety attire to prevent job site accidents.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Reviewed written, oral and schematic instructions and relayed key details to laborers.
Quality Control Inspector
Perdue Farms, Inc.
Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Selected samples for use as test models.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends in product quality.
- Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Fayette Sanitation
Windsor, North Carolina
03.2009 - 10.2018
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks in commercial buildings, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Performed general cleaning duties including dusting furniture, wiping down counters, desks, tables, sweeping, vacuuming floors.
- Stocked janitorial closets with necessary supplies such as toilet paper, soap, towels and other items.
- Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving spills or messes.
- Conducted daily walkthroughs of facility noting any areas that require additional attention or repair.
- Responded to emergency cleaning requests to ensure immediate clean-up of spills or accidents.
- Emptied trash and recycling bins and replaced liners.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Used specialized equipment such as wet-dry vacuums to clean carpets and hard floor surfaces.
- Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers or snow shovels.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Provided assistance with special projects such as window washing or deep cleaning tasks.
- Maintained safety by adhering to all company policies and procedures regarding chemical usage.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Carpentry
Mountainview Academy
Annandale, NJ04-2006
Associate of Science - Financial Planning
Mountainview Academy
Annandale, NJ07-2005
GED -
Bertie High
Windsor, NC05-2004
Skills
- Water management
- Plant identification
- Hardscape installation
- Soil analysis
- Heavy machinery
- Grading techniques
- Softscape installation
- Erosion control
- Fertilization techniques
- Pruning techniques
- Landscape maintenance
- Horticultural tools
- Irrigation systems
- Pest control
- Drainage solutions
- Site assessment
Timeline
Landscaper
BT Carawan Landscaping
12.2024 - Current
Construction Site Supervisor
Cape Fear Utilities
01.2023 - 11.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Perdue Farms, Inc.
02.2018 - 08.2022
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Fayette Sanitation
03.2009 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Carpentry
Mountainview Academy
Associate of Science - Financial Planning
Mountainview Academy
GED -
Bertie High
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