John Allen
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational teams. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Allen's Tree Service
09.2015 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- Maintained current Class A CDL
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Highly skilled and experienced in heavy equipment operator 20 years such as Excavators, track skid steers, aerial lifts, cranes, grapple trucks, motor graders, fork lifts, rollers, street sweepers, to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately survey and grade terrain for worksite preparation.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
Tech 2 Tree Trimming Dept.
Town Of Wake Forest
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Remove, cut, and trimmed trees
- Operate chainsaws, pole saws, hydraulic saws and bucket truck
- Operate chipper and general clean up equipment
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Construction Worker III
Town Of Wake Forest
05.2010 - 10.2014
- Remove and replace asphalt
- Installed sidewalks, curb and gutters, retaining walls, CDI boxes, handicap ramps
- Installed drain pipes, dot pipes
- Used lazer levels, grade rods,
- Kept log of work preformed daily
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Removed debris and snow and kept roadways and parking lots clear.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Completed attractive roadside landscaping through timely mowing, weed removal and new plantings to beautify local roadways.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Drove transport crews, snow removers and street sweepers based on current work demands.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Environmental Service Technician
Town Of Wake Forest
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Drove and operated Garbage trucks, leaf trucks, and grapple trucks to remove yard waste for the town.
- Drove routes safely and in timely manner to make sure our trucks stayed on schedule
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling
Education
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Raleigh, NC06.2003
Skills
- Results Orientation
- Executive Leadership
- Develop Business Structures
- Basic work zone safety training
- Excavation safety training
- OSHA construction safety training
- Plan reading for public works
- Rust Remediation
- Pye-Baker fire and safety
- Erosion control certification
- Soil Fundamentals certification
- Asphalt pavement maintenance certification
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Allen's Tree Service
09.2015 - Current
Tech 2 Tree Trimming Dept.
Town Of Wake Forest
10.2014 - 10.2015
Construction Worker III
Town Of Wake Forest
05.2010 - 10.2014
Environmental Service Technician
Town Of Wake Forest
08.2008 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
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