John DeSilvio
Woodbury,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Landscape Foreman with a strong work ethic and proven ability to enhance productivity at Szymanski Lawn Services. Expert in landscape design and crew supervision, successfully boosting client satisfaction through timely project completions. Skilled in equipment maintenance and fostering team collaboration, ensuring high-quality residential and commercial landscaping outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Szymanski Lawn Services
06.2011 - 09.2016
- Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow and enhance productivity on-site.
- Operated and maintained equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers for efficient landscape maintenance.
- Trained new employees in safety protocols, equipment usage, and best practices for landscaping tasks.
- Assisted in planning layout designs for residential and commercial landscaping projects based on client needs.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
Groundskeeper
Koa Campgrounds
05.2003 - 10.2010
- Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, and edging lawns to ensure aesthetic appeal.
- Cleared debris and litter from pathways and gardens to enhance safety and appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment such as blowers, trimmers, and mowers efficiently.
- Assisted in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees to improve landscape diversity.
Landscaper
DeSilvios Landscaping and Lawncare
06.1991 - 09.2002
Education
Diploma - Requires
Clearview Regional Highschool
Mullica Hill, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Landscape design
- Snow removal
- Retaining walls
- Paver installation
- Heavy machinery
- Crew supervision
- Weed control
- Equipment maintenance
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Machine safety practices
- Residential landscaping
- Pruning and hedging
- Flexible and adaptable
- Trimming and weeding
- Commercial landscaping
- Responsible and punctual
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Lawn aeration
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Deadline driven
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Szymanski Lawn Services
06.2011 - 09.2016
Groundskeeper
Koa Campgrounds
05.2003 - 10.2010
Landscaper
DeSilvios Landscaping and Lawncare
06.1991 - 09.2002
Diploma - Requires
Clearview Regional Highschool