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KYLE SLINKARD

SPRINGFIELD,MO

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Groundskeeper with a strong passion for enhancing outdoor spaces. Extensive knowledge of proper grounds maintenance and equipment use.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Baseball Groundskeeper

Springfield Cardinals
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepares, maintains, and repairs an award-winning field.
  • Utilizes power tools and various types of mowers to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Performs equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional.
  • Uses trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Follows verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly as a team and independently.

Geek Squad Installation Technician

Best Buy, Geek Squad
11.2021 - Current
  • Installs and configures new equipment and systems according to company standards.
  • Diagnoses and troubleshoots system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
  • Maintains updated knowledge of all equipment, products, and services to properly educate customers.
  • Uses hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Performs basic plumbing and electrical work to install up to 15 appliances daily.

Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)

Missouri Army National Guard
11.2014 - 11.2020
  • Inspected equipment, performed basic repairs and conducted scheduled maintenance actions.
  • Assembled refueling systems and equipment using detailed diagrams and performed quality assurance.
  • Created spreadsheets using software applications and conducted basic recordkeeping and inventory management procedures.
  • Processed equipment and supplies valued over $15 million while stationed in Iraq.
  • Coordinated living spaces, operations, and equipment for small team while stationed in Iraq.

Technical Media Producer

KY3, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements for KY3 morning news.
  • Directed more than 3 hours of live broadcasts per day.
  • Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
  • Oversaw 7 different television stations simultaneously to keep them on air and in compliance with FCC regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jackson Senior High School
Jackson, MO
05.2014

Skills

  • Landscaping
  • Mower and Tractor operation, maintenance, and repair
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Highly proficient computer skills
  • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Operator - May 2023

Timeline

Geek Squad Installation Technician

Best Buy, Geek Squad
11.2021 - Current

Baseball Groundskeeper

Springfield Cardinals
03.2021 - Current

Technical Media Producer

KY3, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2020

Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)

Missouri Army National Guard
11.2014 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

Jackson Senior High School
KYLE SLINKARD