James Gabbard
Versailles,KY
Summary
Seasoned Roofer and Landscaping Crew Member with a proven track record of excellence in commercial and residential roofing, demonstrated at Allen's Roofing. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and effective leadership, ensuring projects exceed expectations. Mastered low-slope and single-ply roofing systems, showcasing an all-weather capability and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Roofer
Allen's Roofing
Lexington
03.2005 - Current
- Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
- Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
- Inspected existing roofs for damage or leaks and applied sealants when necessary.
- Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
- Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
- Received deliveries of supplies needed for job completion at various sites.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
- Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding progress updates throughout project duration.
Landscaping Crew Member
Ledford landscaping
Lexington , KY
03.2004 - Current
- Operated mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment to maintain lawns and gardens.
- Maintained landscape features such as trees, shrubs, flowers, turf grasses, and ground covers.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding flower beds, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves.
- Assisted in the installation of new plants, irrigation systems, hardscapes, outdoor lighting systems.
- Mixed fertilizers and pesticides according to label instructions for application on lawns or gardens.
- Removed debris from grounds such as leaves, twigs, branches using hand tools or power equipment.
- Provided support in the construction of decks, fences, retaining walls and other structures related to landscape design.
- Transported materials between job sites including plants, soil amendments and other supplies needed for completion of projects.
- Installed sod, seed, mulch in designated areas to ensure proper growth conditions were met.
- Assisted with snow removal during winter season by shoveling sidewalks or plowing driveways when necessary.
- Checked hoses and connections for leaks prior to use at each job site.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about services offered or providing advice on how best to maintain their landscapes.
- Inspected property before beginning work to identify any potential hazards or issues that may need addressing prior to starting project.
- Followed safety protocols while performing duties including wearing protective gear when appropriate.
- Worked collaboratively with coworkers in order to complete projects efficiently and accurately within set timeframe.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks with materials needed for jobsite activities.
- Cleaned up job sites after completing assigned tasks ensuring all debris was removed from premises.
- Properly stored tools and equipment after use so they would be ready for next scheduled job.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kctcs
Bowling Green, KY09-2011
Skills
- Low-slope roofing systems
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Effective leader
- Residential roofing
- All-weather worker
- Able to lift over 50 pounds
- Tiling
- Single-ply roofing
- Power Tool Operation
- Gutter repair
- Sheet metal roofing
- Built-up roofing (BUR)
- Repair jobs
- Maintenance and repairs
- Roofing installation
- Water sealant
- Precise
- Commercial roofing
Timeline
Roofer
Allen's Roofing
03.2005 - Current
Landscaping Crew Member
Ledford landscaping
03.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kctcs