Open To Work
Jeremiah Zupan
Luther
Summary
Seasoned Landscape Foreman with comprehensive experience in overseeing landscape construction and maintenance projects. Highly skilled in project management, design implementation, and crew supervision. Possess strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule. Previous roles have resulted in improved landscape quality through effective planning and execution.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Lots of experience operating heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, skid-steers, forklifts, irrigation trencher, and zero turn mowers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial water projects field inspector
Legacy Groundwater
Austin
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Conducted on-site inspections of groundwater systems for compliance with regulations.
- Evaluated water quality samples to ensure safety and environmental standards.
- Documented inspection findings and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Reviewed technical documentation before inspections in order to learn about individual cases.
- Documented conditions thoroughly and photographed different areas.
- Took precise measurements using instruments and gauges.
- Monitored contractor activities throughout the duration of construction projects to ensure adherence to approved plans.
Landscaping Crew Leader
Expedition Landscaping Inc
Arcadia
04.2017 - 10.2024
- Led daily landscaping operations, ensuring team efficiency and task completion.
- Trained new crew members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Managed project schedules, coordinating resources and labor for timely delivery.
- Inspected job sites for quality control, addressing issues as they arose.
- Communicated with clients to understand landscaping needs and preferences.
- Maintained landscaping tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
- Implemented sustainable practices in landscape design and maintenance projects.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints regarding landscaping services.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Ensured proper use of equipment, tools, and materials for each job.
- Provided guidance on proper techniques for planting, mulching, pruning, mowing, edging, trimming.
- Organized daily tasks and assignments among crew members based on their skillsets.
- Scheduled and supervised crew members to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Supervised the loading, unloading of trucks with supplies, equipment necessary for jobs.
- Collaborated with clients to design attractive outdoor spaces according to their specifications.
- Ordered supplies as needed for upcoming jobs.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
- Sourced materials from various places to cut costs and expedite completion.
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
- Sourced landscape and plant materials from local vendors to minimize delays or downtime.
Warehouse worker, forklift operator, inventory spe
Jasco Products Company
Oklahoma City
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient retrieval.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring safe handling of products.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality assurance and compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
- Utilized inventory management systems to track stock movement accurately.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse areas.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Yard Supervisor
Minick Materials
Edmond
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised daily yard operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated material loading and unloading for timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for all yard materials.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored equipment usage to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with management to improve workflow processes in the yard.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all yard activities.
- Assisted in scheduling deliveries and pickups to meet customer needs.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skillset and qualifications.
- Provided guidance on operational issues such as maintenance of equipment or inventory control.
- Inspected materials received from vendors for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, deliveries, shipments, and other related documents.
- Managed the hiring process for new employees including interviewing candidates, conducting background checks, and providing onboarding orientation.
- Directed and coordinated the daily activities of yard personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on yard vehicles by checking fluid levels or inspecting tires regularly.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
Landscaper crew leader
Expedition Landscaping Inc
Edmond
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation, grading, and landscaping tasks.
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences and project specifications.
- Installed irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution in landscaped areas.
- Pruned trees and shrubs to promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
- Trained junior staff on equipment use, safety protocols, and landscaping techniques.
- Managed inventory of plants, soil, and tools for efficient project execution.
- Assisted in planning seasonal plantings based on climate and soil conditions.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, 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.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- 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.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Supervised daily landscaping operations to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Trained new crew members on safety practices and equipment use for landscaping tasks.
- Coordinated project schedules and resources to meet client landscaping requirements effectively.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials to support ongoing landscaping projects.
- Communicated with clients to understand their landscaping needs and preferences clearly.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative landscaping designs and solutions.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and efficiently.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
- Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Performed general maintenance on tools and equipment used by the crew.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of crew members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans prior to beginning a job to ensure accuracy of measurements and specifications.
- Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase crew efficiency.
- Provided technical support to crew members when operating machinery or equipment.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
Education
Putnam City North
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Site inspection
- Measure taking
- Project coordination
- Quality control
- Customer communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Building construction
- Taking photographs
- Construction
- Customer service
- Time management abilities
- Goal setting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction management
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Task prioritization
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Licensed forklift operator
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Commercial water projects field inspector
Legacy Groundwater
10.2024 - 02.2026
Landscaping Crew Leader
Expedition Landscaping Inc
04.2017 - 10.2024
Warehouse worker, forklift operator, inventory spe
Jasco Products Company
01.2015 - 04.2017
Yard Supervisor
Minick Materials
01.2013 - 01.2015
Landscaper crew leader
Expedition Landscaping Inc
05.2010 - 01.2013
Putnam City North