JIMMY NELSON

Results-driven field leader with extensive experience directing planting crews and executing high-value landscape installations. Expert in the technical management of large-scale "instant-forest" projects, including the coordination of heavy machinery and the successful completion of a flagship installation valued at $1.7 million.

• Operational Foreman: Led the on-site execution of high-profile residential and commercial projects. Successfully directed all field operations for a major installation with a total project cost of $1.7 million, ensuring precise placement of specimen-grade inventory.
• Crew Management: Directed a team of 4 to 10 crew members, overseeing daily task delegation, safety compliance, and workflow efficiency to meet strict project deadlines.
• Heavy Equipment & Logistics:
• DOT Cleared Operator: Safely operated heavy-duty International trucks for the transport and positioning of large-scale nursery stock.
• Industrial Machinery: Daily hands-on experience with skid steers and reach forks (rated at 20k+ lbs).
• Crane Rigging: Specialized in the complex rigging and mechanical hoisting required for the relocation of mature, specimen trees.
• Customer Relations & Sales: Served as the primary on-site professional, communicating directly with customers to provide botanical expertise, manage expectations, and facilitate additional sales through expert consultation.
• Technical Installation: Managed the mechanical and manual labor required for site preparation, soil management, and the healthy installation of diverse tropical and desert species
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  Key Responsibilities:
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  Stowing & Picking: Using handheld scanners to locate items and place them into bins or pull them for orders.
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  Packing: Verifying order accuracy and boxing items for shipment.
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  Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting (up to 49 lbs), standing or walking for 10–12 hour shifts, and navigating stairs or mezzanines.
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  Environment: Fast-paced, potentially noisy, and subject to temperature changes depending on the season.

• Completes merchandising tasks, including planogram assignments, clean presentations, implementing fixtures, signage, and product security devices
• Sets planograms and graphics to merchandising standards, completes planogram checklist, and follows proper filing procedures
• Builds new product displays and implements new technology displays
• Maintains upkeep of store displays and assists store team with fixture and technology functionality
• Assists the Project Team Lead with the training of new Project Team members through job shadowing and sharing of best practices
• Disassemble, clean sanitize and reassemble all equipment as needed
• Perform basic preventive maintenance of gaskets, seals and other equipment on all product contact surfaces as needed
• Perform basic housekeeping including cleaning floors, walls, ceiling, air vents and lights
• Operate the system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks and pipelines
• Wear productive gear (HAZMAT suit) and squeeze, crawl, and climb wherever needed to go to make sure a job is done correctly

• Organized inventory to streamline warehouse operations.
• Improved efficiency by implementing new stocking procedures.
• Managed daily shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize storage space.
• Utilized equipment safely to move heavy goods efficiently.
• Inspected goods for damage to maintain quality standards.
• Participated in training programs to enhance job skills.

• Have worked multiple short-term projects for various companies including Tesla, Silgan Containers, and various other warehouse/manufacturing businesses.
• Coordinated projects to ensure timely completion and client satisfaction.