Kevin Fornaser
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Driven leader and landscape professional with a proven track record at Panera Bread, enhancing team performance and safety through effective mentoring and training. Skilled in hardscape installation and grounds maintenance, consistently achieving project goals with a strong work ethic. Expert in utilizing hand tools and maintaining equipment, ensuring high-quality client service and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Panera Bread
01.2023 - Current
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Landscape Assistant
Full Circle Garden Design
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA07.2024
Training - Automotive Technology
A.W. Beattie Career Center
9600 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 151012020
Certificate - Power Distribution
National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship Program
2024
Skills
- Mentoring
- Client Service
- Hardscape Installation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Using hand tools
- Erosion Control
- Grounds Maintenance
- Landscape maintenance
- Maintaining equipment
- Tree and Shrub Planting
Timeline
Team Leader
Panera Bread
01.2023 - Current
Landscape Assistant
Full Circle Garden Design
01.2016 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
Training - Automotive Technology
A.W. Beattie Career Center
Certificate - Power Distribution
National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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