Kalvin Gordon
Columbus,MS
Summary
Dedicated landscape worker with a strong work ethic, skilled in heavy equipment operation and seasonal maintenance. At MSU, enhanced curb appeal and team efficiency through effective communication and expertise in lawn care. Adaptable and physically fit, consistently met project goals while ensuring job site safety and quality assurance.
Offering dedicated approach to learning and growing within production environment. Brings ability to quickly absorb and apply new procedures and techniques, particularly in operating machinery and ensuring quality control. Ready to use and develop technical skills and attention to detail in Desired Position role.
Developed strong organizational and time-management skills in fast-paced retail environment. Adept at managing inventory, handling stock, and maintaining well-organized workspace. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be utilized effectively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Worker
MSU
Starkville, MS
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
- Contributed to team efficiency by effectively communicating project updates and collaborating on task assignments.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently by sharing expertise on plant care, landscape design principles, and best practices for maintaining healthy landscapes.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
Production Worker
Magnolia Automotive
Tupelo, MS
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Reduced waste in the production process by monitoring materials usage and adjusting procedures accordingly.
- Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
Production Line Worker
Stanley Black & Decker
Shannon, MS
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.
- Collaborated with other production workers to achieve smooth running of production line.
- Followed instructions to make products in line with customer specifications.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily performance metrics, showcasing dedication to company objectives and personal growth as an employee.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working various shifts, overtime hours, and weekends as required to meet production demands.
- Inspected extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals, contributing to overall positive workplace morale.
- Prioritized tasks to meet personal and team production targets.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to 5S principles for optimal efficiency and safety.
Stocker
Walmart
West Point, MS
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by diligently organizing and maintaining stockroom shelves.
- Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly locating items and providing product information.
- Reduced out-of-stock situations with regular monitoring of product levels on sales floor.
- Completed end-of-day tasks such as returning misplaced items to their correct locations, contributing to an organized sales floor for the next day''s business.
- Assisted customers with special requests, enhancing their shopping experience at the store.
Education
Carpentry
West Point High School
West Point, MS05.2023
Skills
- Seasonal maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pest control
- Irrigation systems
- Mulching techniques
- Garden bed edging
- Leaf blowing
- Strong work ethic
- Lawn mowing proficiency
- Heavy lifting
- Landscape equipment operation
- Lawn care
- Weeding and edging
- Team collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Physically fit
- Trimming and weeding
- Jobsite safety
- Customer service
- Power tool usage
- Trimming skills
- Weather tolerance
- Quality assurance
- State Driver's license
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Landscape Worker
MSU
07.2024 - 02.2025
Production Worker
Magnolia Automotive
01.2024 - 08.2024
Production Line Worker
Stanley Black & Decker
11.2023 - 03.2024
Stocker
Walmart
10.2021 - 02.2022
Carpentry
West Point High School