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Jared Hardy

Pine Island,MN

Summary

Proven track record of efficiency, dependability, and customer service.

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pest Control Technician

Orkins
01.2025 - Current
  • Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
  • Inspected commercial and residential buildings and structures for pest issues.
  • Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
  • Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
  • Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
  • Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
  • Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
  • Deployed physical baits, glue boards, and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
  • Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
  • Prepared reports and kept detailed records of pest control activities.
  • Performed general pest control solutions such as bed bug and termite inspections and treatments.
  • Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
  • Complied with safety guidelines and regulations with during pest control processes.

Gas Station Manager

Gas N Go
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.

Delivery Driver

Farrell's Tools and Equipment
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.

Delivery Driver

Connors Plumbing and Heating
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Safely and punctually delivered parts to customers.
  • Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock products based on customer requests.
  • Pulled parts off store shelves to fill customer orders.
  • Checked parts computer for stock items and initiated special orders.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.

Assistant Manager

Mackenthun's Fine Foods
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

Dairy and Frozen Manager

Fresh Thyme
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Forklift Operator

Sanderson Farm
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.

Education

Structural Pest Control Applicator - Pest Control

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Saint Paul, MN
01-2025

GED -

Hawthorne
Rochester, MN
05-2024

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Freight Experience
  • Supervising Experience
  • Retail Sales
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Materials Handling Experience
  • Conflict Management
  • Chemical preparation
  • Measurement and inspection
  • Reports and documentation
  • Chemical storage
  • Chemicals handling
  • Preventive measures
  • Effective team management
  • Clean driving record
  • Safety precautions and procedures
  • Dedicated and driven
  • Communicative and articulate
  • Chemical application experience
  • Data entry

Certification

  • Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  • License Structural Pest Control Applicator - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  • DOT Medical Exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification


Timeline

Pest Control Technician

Orkins
01.2025 - Current

Gas Station Manager

Gas N Go
10.2023 - 01.2025

Delivery Driver

Farrell's Tools and Equipment
06.2023 - 10.2023

Delivery Driver

Connors Plumbing and Heating
06.2022 - 06.2023

Assistant Manager

Mackenthun's Fine Foods
03.2020 - 01.2021

Dairy and Frozen Manager

Fresh Thyme
12.2019 - 03.2020

Forklift Operator

Sanderson Farm
04.2018 - 12.2019

Structural Pest Control Applicator - Pest Control

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

GED -

Hawthorne

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