Kyle Larimore
Whitewood,SD
Summary
Motivated individual with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner/Operator
West River Lawn & Snow
Whitewood, SD
01.2018 - Current
- Equipment Operated - JD X758 garden tractor (rototiller, finish mower, straight plow), Ventrac 4500Z subcompact tractor (finish mower, brush mower, snowblower, V-plow, sidewalk edger, aerator, soil conditioner, smooth bucket w/ grapple), Bobcat T66 CTL, Bobcat T750 CTL, Bobcat T595 CTL, Cat 289D3 CTL, Bobcat 853 SSL (Smooth Bucket, Rock Bucket, Pallet Forks, Grapple, Rock Hound, Grading Rake, Soil Conditioner, Brush Mower) Kubota KX040 ME, Cat 305 ME, Cat 301.5 ME
- Driven & Maintained Vehicles - 2002 Ram 3500 (5.9L HO Cummins) w/ 6-speed manual transmission | 2002 Chevy 2500 HD (6.6L Duramax w/ 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic transmission)
- Safely transported equipment to and from the job site with either a 3/4 ton or 1-ton DRW pickup while towing various types (gooseneck, bumper pull) and lengths (26', 16', 14') of trailers.
- Services provided - Snow & Ice Management, Hydroseeding (Installation & Preparation), Lawn Maintenance (Mowing, Aerating, Dethatching, Spring & Fall Cleanups) Tree & Shrub Maintenance (Ground Level), Property Maintenance (Brush Mowing)
- Performed preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment
- Conducted daily inspections of vehicles and equipment before usage to identify any potential problems.
- Researched and Identified new technologies, practices, and equipment that could be used to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Invested in technology, systems, and equipment to improve business efficiency and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations while running the business.
- Researched similar businesses to determine competitive advantages.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary materials needed for each project.
Farm Hand
Darren Paulson Farms
Webster , ND
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Equipment operated - JD 9620R (JD field cultivator, JD chisel plow), JD 9520R (Degelman high-speed disk, JD field cultivator, JD chisel plow), JD 9560R (JD N560 Air Disk Drill), JD 9460R (Apply NH3 with Summers chisel plow), JD 8850 - Kenize Repower (JD field cultivator, JD chisel plow), JD 8245R (JD 1775NT planter - all liquid fert.), JD 7930 (Pick rocks, Farm yard maintenance/chores), JD 4430 (Grain Vac, Grain Auger), JD 4440 (Grain Vac, Grain Auger), JD 4020 (Grain Auger, Water Pump), JD 3046R (Farm yard maintenance/chores), JD 1025R (Farm yard maintenance/chores), Cat 320-L Excavator (Burry rock piles, remove tree lines, demolish old buildings, correct water drainage issues), JD 4930 Sprayer
- Used JD precision ag technology (4640 Display, RTK, Section Control, AutoTrac) in various pieces of farming equipment
- Transport grain to and from grain bins as well as to terminals/elevators with semi-trucks (straight & combination) equipped with Eaton 10-speed and 13-speed manual transmissions (8,000 miles of driving experience)
- Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on the various pieces of farming equipment and structures (trucks, tractors, tillage implements, grain augers, grain bins, planters, air drills, air carts, pickups, sprayers, trailers, buildings, etc.)
- Conducted daily inspections of vehicles and equipment before usage to identify any potential problems.
- Involved in the production of the following crops - Malt Barley, Hard Red Spring Wheat, Canola, Soybeans, and Yellow Corn
Groundskeeper
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Spearfish, SD
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Equipment Operated - JD fairway mowers (7700A, 7700), greens mowers (JD 2500E), tee mowers (JD 2500B), rough/trim/surrounds (JD 1600 WAM, Jacobson AR522, Jacobson Turf Cat), JD 4520 tractor, JD 2032R tractor, JD 260 SSL, Bobcat S590 SSL (pallet forks, post hole auger, smooth bucket), JD Bunker Rake
- Hauled various debris, aggregate, and soil with a 2005 Chevy 2500HD towing a 7'x14' dump trailer.
- Helped prepare the golf course for daily play (cutting new cups | mowing - fairways, greens, tees/approaches, rough/surrounds | bunker maintenance & repair | emptying trash cans | cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash | clearing debris from cart path).
- Helped repair/build fences and signs.
- Helped repair irrigation systems, including valves, heads, and pipes.
- Conducted daily inspections of vehicles and equipment before usage to identify any potential problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Brown High School
Sturgis, SD01-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Western Dakota Technical Institute
Rapid City, SD01-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Small Business Basics
South Dakota State University (Extension)
Rapid City, SDSkills
Soft Skills
- Sound Judgment?
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn
- Open-mindedness
- Integrity
- Time Management
- Active Listening?
- Critical Thinking?
Hard Skills
- Agriculture Equipment Operation
- Construction Equipment Operation
- CRM (Quickbooks Online)
- Communication Skills
- Google Sheets & Docs
- Equipment Transport
- Equipment Knowledge
Certification
- South Dakota Commerical Applicators License - Ornamental & Turf
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Hand
Darren Paulson Farms
03.2019 - 11.2019
Small Business Owner/Operator
West River Lawn & Snow
01.2018 - Current
Groundskeeper
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
05.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Brown High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Western Dakota Technical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Small Business Basics
South Dakota State University (Extension)
- South Dakota Commerical Applicators License - Ornamental & Turf
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