Jack Erdman
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with a proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Strong passion for hard work and a keen eye for detail. Ready to contribute to the team's success and help achieve company goals. Recognizes the importance of teamwork and willing to take on added responsibilities to ensure team objectives are met.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Maintenance Associate
Ridgebrook Farms
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Responsible for operating hay baling equipment for harvest
- Assisted with numerous sales totaling $108,000
- Maintained and restoring heavy machinery, Delivery and Sales of agricultural products, Built fencing for livestock and horses, Designed and constructed flatbed hay trailers for transportation
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
Server, Busser & Expo
Shakou
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Entrusted with the responsibility of training and onboarding new servers
- Maintained excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Landscaping
Gierlach Property Management
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for overall estate maintenance including pruning, setting stone/pavers, general flowerbed care and weeding, lawn maintenance, mulching, Installing fencing, construction of flower beds and boxes etc.
- Enhanced property appearance with regular landscaping and upkeep of outdoor spaces.
Sales Associate
C. Estate Sale
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Responsible for assessing merchandise in private homes for resale. Researched, priced, and staged items prior to the day of sale in order facilitate a smooth sales process
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Gardener
Hands of Hope Foundation
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Pruned and watered flower beds on a charity estate. Transplanted and maintained native perennial flowers better fitted for local pollinators and sustainability. Carpentered specific flower boxes to build a greater attraction for a non profit charity site
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
Independent Contractor
Self-employed
- Deck demolition, stone patio construction, landscaper, gardener, dug foundation trenches for dry stack stone walls, stone wall and path installation, laid sod
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado05.2026
Minor - GIS
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2026
Skills
- Plant Identification (Colorado Region)
- Good understanding of Rangeland condition assessments and plot sampling
- Water discharge and quality calculations Familiar with stream velocity measuring methods and devices (Geopak, ADV, etc)
- Campground and trail analysis and management planning
- Forest Mensuration: Fixed/Variable area plot sampling and selection Basal area, volume, DBH, growth rate, height (via clinometer) and tree dendrological calculations
- Wildlife Distance Sampling & ID
- Basic soil analysis skills
- Farming Machinery and Equipment Operation
- Chain saw operation
Certification
Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for demonstrating a sustained commitment to volunteer service over the course of 12 months
Volunteer Service
Hands of Hope Foundation
- Over one hundred and fifty hours of volunteer work for non profit charity that focuses on raising funds to provide water, building materials and education to Zambia
Barrington Area Conservation Trust
- Extensive restoration of a privately owned conservation easement
- Management and removal of various invasive species return ecosystem health to NRCS climax stage
The Growing Initiative
- Non-profit organization dedicating all food harvest to annually donate to local food banks
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
- Apart of the wildfire restoration crew
- Seed collection
- Trail maintenance
- Constructed wildlife friendly fences
Interests
Restoration, Guitar/Music, Family, Martial Arts, School Clubs, Carpentry, Climbing, Swing Dancing
Timeline
Server, Busser & Expo
Shakou
04.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
C. Estate Sale
06.2020 - 08.2020
Landscaping
Gierlach Property Management
05.2019 - 09.2019
General Maintenance Associate
Ridgebrook Farms
06.2018 - 09.2020
Gardener
Hands of Hope Foundation
05.2016 - 06.2018
Independent Contractor
Self-employed
Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability -
Colorado State University
Minor - GIS
Colorado State University