Jude Rutschilling
Springfield
Summary
Dedicated Landscape Foreman with proven expertise in team leadership, safety compliance, and effective communication. Committed to training staff and enhancing performance to achieve timely project completion and high-quality results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Buena Vista Landscape
Springfield
06.2020 - Current
- Supervised landscape crews to ensure timely project completion.
- Operated landscaping equipment such as mowers and trimmers safely.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment.
- Trained new staff on landscaping techniques and equipment use.
- Communicated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
- Inspected job sites for quality control and adherence to design plans.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service relations.
- Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
- Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenton Ridge
Springfield, OH05-2022
Skills
- Landscape design
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Client consultation
- Performance coaching
- Plant identification
- Pesticide application
- Fertilizer application
- Pruning techniques
- Paver installation
- Snow removal
- Weed control
- Residential landscaping
- Soil fertilization
- Lawn care
- Weeding and edging
- Maintaining equipment
- Using hand tools
- Responsible and punctual
Accomplishments
- Salutatorian of the class 2022
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Buena Vista Landscape
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kenton Ridge