Jacob Little
Green Valley,IL
Summary
Personable and dedicated to customer service. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Enthusiastic and results-oriented with a passion for building relationships, and cultivating a positive work environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Landscaper
Heartwoods Landscaping
Washington, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained landscape health through regular pruning and fertilization.
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers according to design plans.
- Operated landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule and within specifications.
- Cleared debris and maintained cleanliness of work areas during landscaping projects.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and materials in outdoor settings.
- Cut and trimmed lawns.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
Education
Home School
Green Valley, ILSkills
* Customer Service
* Strong Interpersonal Communication
* Diligence
* Reliability
* Fishing and Hunting Knowledge
Affiliations
- I am a fishing enthusiast with a love for being in the outdoors. I am an avid fisherman.
- With thanks to Bass Pro, I have compiled a collection of fishing and hunting equipment.
- I enjoy my church and am very involved in projects. One such project that I am helping with right now is the construction of adding on an addition to our church. I have helped with siding and roofing in my spare time at Free Grace Church. My church brings me great joy and satisfaction. There is a great fellowship that I find fulfilling.
- Our church is planning a hunting trip at the end of October, and I am really looking forward to it.
- I helped tear off a roof and shingle anew one over this Summer.
- I have helped at First Christian Church with their pantry delivering bags to people in need.
REFERENCES FOR BASS PRO POSITION
- Melody Johnson - Bass Pro Customer Specialist
- (309) 258-9256
- 403 Georgia
- Washington, IL. 61571
- Brian McBride - Global Compliance Dir. at
- Caterpillar
- (309) 620-2251
- 1909 Tharp St
- Pekin, IL. 61554
- Frank Reliford - Former Principal at Deer
- Creek Mackinaw, a Free Grace Church Leader, and Entrepreneur
- (309) 740-8524
- 14781 Lilly Rd.
- Mackinaw, IL 61755
Timeline
Landscaper
Heartwoods Landscaping
09.2024 - Current
Home School