Jose Parra
Las Cruces
Summary
Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
Completed efficient, high-quality landscaping work for business, residential and institutional customers. Maintained cost-effective operations and achieved high satisfaction ratings. Background includes working alone or with crew members to perform several jobs per week.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook/Manager's Assistant
Buffalo Wild Wings
Las Cruces
02.2014 - Current
- Managed kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Trained new employees in safety protocols and food handling procedures.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain stock levels and freshness.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout entire work area including floors, walls, counters, shelves.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in the kitchen area.
Water maintenance
Mesa Development
Las Cruces
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Landscaper
Mesa Development
Las Cruces
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted in planting trees and shrubs for landscape design projects.
- Operated basic landscaping tools to maintain gardens and green spaces.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure site cleanliness during projects.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing outdoor landscape tasks.
- Supported the installation of irrigation systems for efficient water management.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
Cook
McDonald’s
Las Cruces
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for daily meal service.
- Assisted in cooking and baking a variety of dishes under chef supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas throughout shifts.
Sales Associate
Las Cruces Sun-News
Las Cruces
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer experience.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Landscaper
Mesa Development
Las Cruces
Education
Onate High School
Las Cruces, NMSome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
DACC
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Task prioritization
- Equipment maintenance
- Innovative thinking
- Time management
- Waste reduction
- Continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Nutritional knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Cook/Manager's Assistant
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2014 - Current
Water maintenance
Mesa Development
03.2012 - 07.2013
Landscaper
Mesa Development
03.2012 - 07.2013
Cook
McDonald’s
01.2010 - 03.2012
Sales Associate
Las Cruces Sun-News
06.2008 - 08.2008
Landscaper
Mesa Development
Onate High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
DACC