John Alexander
Northville,MI
Summary
Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Greenskeeper
Meadowbrook Country Club
2017.08 - 2023.10
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Utilized lawn mowing methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
Farmer
Mayburyfarm
2015.10 - 2017.08
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
- Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
- Assisted in development of sustainable agricultural practices and policies to reduce waste.
- Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Fed and watered over 45 Various Species of animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
Coaching Staff Member
Northville Parks And Rec
2008.03 - 2015.06
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Lacrosse.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Provided feedback to coaches to improve teaching techniques and increase drive to succeed.
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of opponents to develop valuable techniques and increase preparedness.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
- Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program for new coaches to increase resilience and performance.
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of additional coaching staff to establish strong and competent team.
- Scheduled and organized team events, dinners and field trips to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Arborist Apprentice
Stanford University
1996.05 - 1999.08
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
- Removed stumps marked centuries after initial felling.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
- Cleared grounds of limbs, snow and trash.
- Processed and split firewood using axes and Hydraulic Splitter.
- Identified and tended to tree diseases.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
Education
No Degree - Organizational Leadership, Ecology, Agronomy
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CANo Degree - Coaching Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse
Baltimore, MDMaster of Arts - Education Administration
Madonna University
Livonia, MI06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Communication
Olivet College
Olivet, MI01.1988
Skills
- Time Management
- Leaf Blowing
- Foliage Removal
- Snow Blowers
- Operating Mowers and Tractors
- Grass Cutting
- Turf Management
- Debris Collection
- Pruning and Maintaining Trees
- Team Goals
- Plant Biology
- Chain Saws
- Landscape Maintenance
- Trimming and Edging
- New Plant and Tree Introduction
- Weeding and Grubbing
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Garden Planning and Cultivation
- Tree Staking
- Team Leader
- Seed and Bulb Planting
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Worker Training and Motivation
- Litter Removal
- Fountain and Planter Care
- Mow Lawns
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Topsoil Hauling and Spreading
- Leaf Raking, Mulching and Composting
- Turf Field Painting
- Manage New Plantings
- Retaining Wall and Fence Installation
- Turf and Sod Care
- Decorative Landscaping
- Sidewalk and Driveway Upkeep
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2023 Renovation of Driving Range through effectively helping with Sod installation, tree planting, shrub planting, and mulch applications.
Certification
- Teacher Training - 1986-1988
- Teacher Training - 2002-2003
- Arborist Training - 1996-1999
- Lacrosse Coach Training - 2001-Present
Timeline
Greenskeeper
Meadowbrook Country Club
2017.08 - 2023.10
Farmer
Mayburyfarm
2015.10 - 2017.08
Coaching Staff Member
Northville Parks And Rec
2008.03 - 2015.06
Arborist Apprentice
Stanford University
1996.05 - 1999.08
No Degree - Organizational Leadership, Ecology, Agronomy
Stanford University
No Degree - Coaching Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Madonna University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Communication
Olivet College
- Teacher Training - 1986-1988
- Teacher Training - 2002-2003
- Arborist Training - 1996-1999
- Lacrosse Coach Training - 2001-Present
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