Hi, I’m
Joanna Kerns
Paris,KY
Summary
Dedicated yard worker with self-employment experience, skilled in landscape maintenance and equipment operation. Proven ability to enhance outdoor spaces through effective problem-solving and teamwork. Successfully improved yard efficiency and maintained a clean environment, showcasing strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Committed to delivering high-quality results in all projects.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employment
Yard Worker
05.2022 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Improved yard efficiency by organizing tools and equipment for easy access and optimal workflow.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by performing daily trash removal, sweeping, and general upkeep tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by prioritizing workload according to urgency or importance.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during daily operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new skills or taking on additional tasks as required to support the overall success of the yard operation.
- Trimmed around trees, flower beds, and other yard features.
- Assisted in expediting shipping processes by loading and unloading trucks with proper materials and equipment.
- Reduced downtime with prompt maintenance of yard vehicles, ensuring their continuous functionality.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere through open communication and cooperation with colleagues at all times.
- Managed inventory levels through accurate record-keeping, monitoring stock supplies, and placing orders as needed.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
Self Employment
Cleaning Houses
02.2017 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Bourbon County High School Paris, KY
04.1998
Skills
- Power tool proficiency
- Equipment operation
- Snow removal
- Tree and shrub care
- Garden design
- Flower bed maintenance
- Organic gardening
- Pathway construction
- Soil preparation
- Plant identification
- Heavy lifting
- Mulching practices
- Weed control
- Leaf blowing
- Landscape maintenance
- Lawn care
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Trimming and weeding
- Jobsite safety
- Using hand tools
- Weeding and edging
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project design
- Weeding gardens
Timeline
Yard Worker
Self Employment
05.2022 - 08.2024
Cleaning Houses
Self Employment
02.2017 - 04.2020
Bourbon County High School
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