Kaden Long

At MTP Solutions I got to do lots of different and fun jobs to expand my skillset. I learned how to hang drywall, replace siding, demolition, craftsmanship and lots of other odd jobs. This job required me to be a thinker and make my own solutions to problems we faced. I learned and practiced running my own jobsites and communication with cliental. I might still do some small odd jobs for them, but this will in no way affect my schedule as i pick when to work if im needed.

Managed and Worked in Prairies across the metro area in places like housing developments, business parks and the capitol. This was a very manual labor focused job that mainly involved removing and adding plants/trees to the prairies, making new prairies, as well as construct landscaping. I worked as a self contractor so i learned how work efficiently, manage time, problem solve and other essential skills all without oversight. I also learned how to lead a team to complete tasks.

Three Leaf Services was a successful landscaping business that i did while i was with the Prairie Management position. I started it when i was 14 and got to the point where i could hire out crews to do jobs. I learned a countless amount of life skills/experience at this business. Not only did i learn great people skills because i have to manage clients/employees. But i learned what it takes to make a business run smoothly.

Here i did indoor construction involving lots of trim work things like casing, basing and shoe. Here i worked with a crew where i learned how to work in a team fast and efficiently to get multiple tasks done fast. I also learned great communication and collaborative skills. This job taught me how to take constructive criticism very well as more experienced tradesmen would critic my work.