John Stives
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape & Repair Service
Self Employed Services
04.1996 - Current
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Used customer feedback to make operational improvements.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- 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.
Taxi Driver
Yellow Transportation
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Arrived on time to customer appointments.
- Drove safely and obeyed traffic laws to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Picked up and transported passengers to destinations by following fast and safe routes to provide good customer service.
- Communicated with passengers to answer questions about areas and services and provide comfortable traveling experiences.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and service.
- Waited for passengers at designated high-volume locations such as airports and popular nightlife spots.
- Accepted payments and provided receipts for fares to keep accurate records of transactions.
- Used mobile application to connect with customers, track distances and report locations.
- Helped passengers with questions or area information such as points of interest and entertainment options.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Dominos
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
- Enhanced company's image by complying with uniform and appearance standards to contribute to atmosphere of teamwork and professionalism.
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papa John's Pizza
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
- Addressed issues and resolved customer complaints to establish trust and reliability.
- Drove continuously during shifts, meet deadlines, and achieved high customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Tennent High School
Warminster, PA06.1989
Vocational - Welding & Fabricating
Lower Bucks Vocational School
Jamison, PA06.1989
Skills
- Service Quality
- Repair Estimation
- Equipment Diagram Review
- Test Equipment Operation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safety Procedures
- Service Requests
- Tooling Service and Repair
- Troubleshooting and Modifications
- Repair Procedures
- Machine Replenishment
Timeline
Taxi Driver
Yellow Transportation
04.2022 - 06.2023
Pizza Delivery Driver
Dominos
06.2019 - 06.2020
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papa John's Pizza
03.2017 - 06.2019
Landscape & Repair Service
Self Employed Services
04.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
William Tennent High School
Vocational - Welding & Fabricating
Lower Bucks Vocational School
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