James Carter
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Hardworking/Dedicated professional with multiple skills from various businesses. Well versed in sales, customer relations, advertising/marketing, business growth technologies, ect. Love to work with people and give them the best possible experience to assure future business . Looking for a business wanting to increase workload and efficiency. Able to do any task at hand with proper training and experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Lawncare/Landscaping
1
1
Business Owner
1
1
Advertising/Marketing Representative
Work History
Lawncare Specialist
Daniel Cochran Lawncare & Landscaping
Bryson City, NC
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained lawns by mowing, edging, trimming and blowing clippings from sidewalks and driveways.
- Assisted with the installation of sod, plants and trees to enhance outdoor areas.
- Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning before use.
- Performed seasonal pruning of trees, shrubs and hedges.
- Operated hand-held power tools such as weed trimmers, hedge clippers and blowers.
- Provided weekly reports on job progress to supervisor.
- Swept walkways, patios and decks of debris.
- Planted annual flowers in flower beds per customer request.
- Leveled soil surfaces using a grading rake or shovel.
- Spread mulch over flower beds for aesthetic purposes.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Carpenter Apprentice
Level & Square Construction
Bryson City, NC
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Assisted with the layout of stairs by marking stair stringers according to code regulations.
- Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs-on-grade utilizing 2x4's masonite sheathing and staking techniques.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
Professional Commercial Cleaner
Platinum Pro Clean
Bryson City, NC
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment, such as vacuums and buffers, to clean carpets and hard surface floors.
- Swept, mopped, vacuumed, and waxed floors of corporate offices.
- Maintained janitorial closets in a neat and orderly manner, ensuring all necessary supplies were stocked.
- Dusted furniture, fixtures, window sills, ledges, shelves, baseboards and other surfaces throughout the facility.
- Cleaned restrooms including sinks, toilets and showers and bathtubs.
- Washed walls up to 10-feet high with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Cleaned windows both inside and outside of the building when needed.
- Kept bathrooms in clean, functional condition by scrubbing stalls, sanitizing sinks and tidying storage shelves.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Washed and polished glass windows and doors to keep entryways clear and professional.
- Identified possible maintenance or safety issues and reported to supervisor and client.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Tpc Piper Glen
Charlotte, NC
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained and repaired a variety of grounds equipment, such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Performed routine maintenance on all turf grass areas including aeration, fertilization, seeding and pesticide applications.
- Inspected trees for signs of disease or infestation; pruned trees to remove dead wood and reduce risk of damage from storms.
- Installed new landscaping features such as flower beds, shrubs and trees in accordance with design plans.
- Weeded gardens by hand or with the use of herbicides; mulched flower beds to retain moisture.
- Raked leaves and spread topsoil to level yards; applied fertilizer to lawns according to schedule.
- Operated tractors with attachments such as mowing decks, snow blades and sprayers.
- Constructed retaining walls using bricks or stones; laid sod for new lawns; trimmed hedges into desired shapes.
- Mowed and trimmed yards every weekly in line with maintenance standards.
- Added new landscaping plants and grass seed.
- Pruned trees and bushes regularly for optimal shaping and better growth in upcoming seasons.
Sales Associate Specialist
Sam's Club
Tulsa, Oklahoma
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Sales and Marketing Executive
Merrifield Office Supply
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Sourced advertising opportunities to place adverts in press and social media.
- Identified weaknesses in existing marketing campaigns to develop pragmatic solutions within budgetary constraints.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Evaluated and monitored promotional activities to confirm adequate return on promotional funds.
- Directed sales and marketing management staff in successful use and development of business plans and strategies.
Advertising Sales Representative
Sapulpa Daily Herald
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
- Made outbound calls to existing customers to upsell advertising packages.
- Helped customers in determining design and layout of sold and spec ads.
- Played key role in achieving and maintaining top client satisfaction and retention by ensuring accuracy of ads and listings.
Golf Pro Shop Assistant
Lafortune Park Golf Course
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Administered point of sales applications and trained new team members in customer service and operations details.
- Reconciled daily tee sheets, checked in customers and resolved payment discrepancies.
- Assisted in overseeing outside golf operations and staff and followed daily procedures and policies.
- Promoted game of golf and specific golf course and maintained high level of professionalism and service.
- Adhered to company, club and department standards of operations, policies and procedures and contributed ideas for improvement.
Education
Business Management - Business Management
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2012
Associates in Business Management - Business Management
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2011
High School Diploma -
Sapulpa High School
Sapulpa, OK05.2010
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Machine Safety Practices
- Heavy Lifting
- Landscaping
- Lawncare specialist
- Money management
- Laborer
- Construction
- Sales/Marketing
- Advertising
- Technology Sales
Timeline
Carpenter Apprentice
Level & Square Construction
10.2022 - 08.2023
Lawncare Specialist
Daniel Cochran Lawncare & Landscaping
05.2022 - 10.2023
Professional Commercial Cleaner
Platinum Pro Clean
05.2021 - 11.2021
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Tpc Piper Glen
03.2020 - 12.2020
Sales Associate Specialist
Sam's Club
07.2016 - 07.2018
Sales and Marketing Executive
Merrifield Office Supply
03.2015 - 12.2015
Advertising Sales Representative
Sapulpa Daily Herald
07.2014 - 02.2015
Golf Pro Shop Assistant
Lafortune Park Golf Course
08.2012 - 11.2013
Business Management - Business Management
Tulsa Community College
Associates in Business Management - Business Management
University of Central Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Sapulpa High School
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