Lavar White
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. I have played so many years in team sports that being a team is very important. I enjoy working on athletic fields and planning athletic events. I want to create a team environment and ensure that all workers are comfortable and feel apart of a team. Sharing my knowledge and always having an open door policy has always been one of my goals when becoming a leader for a grounds department. I take my career seriously and I am ready to provide my ideas, knowledge, and positive attitude to a great team. I want to continue to grow with my career and continue to be open minded, because there is always something new to learn within the grounds department. Hardworking Groundskeeper with extensive knowledge of proper grounds maintenance and equipment use. Proven history of working tirelessly to meet land needs and maintaining plant health in challenging environmental conditions. Approachable and reliable with unparalleled work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Harris Home Health, LLC
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Liaised with key family members to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting client independence and participation in community activities.
- Educated families on available resources related to caregiving responsibilities; facilitated connections to local support groups when needed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Encouraged physical activity according to each client''s abilities, fostering improved motor function and overall health benefits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, including daily logs of activities and observed behaviors.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Parks and Recreation Worker
City Of Richmond Parks And Recreation Department
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Used equipment, including mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Monitored, inspected, and identified external facility or building areas requiring maintenance or repair.
- Kept equipment and vehicles in top-notch condition through regular upkeep and preventive maintenance actions.
- Assisted with seasonal projects to keep landscaping fresh and attractive.
- Monitored irrigation systems and replaced damaged or broken components.
- Trimmed, pruned and planted trees and shrubs to improve appearance of grounds.
- Installed sprinkler systems to provide grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water to grow.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
- Guided lawn service team members in proper application of lawn fertilizers and insecticides.
- Maintained detailed records of daily tasks performed, allowing for effective communication between team members regarding ongoing projects and priorities.
- Promoted physical activity and well-being through the organization of sports leagues, fitness classes, and other recreational opportunities within the park
Education
No Degree - Forklift
OSHA
Richmond, United States05.2011
GED -
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, United States06.1996
Skills
- Activity coordination
- Safety training
- Event planning
- Facilities maintenance
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Training & Development
- PPE use
- Organization
- MS Office
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Relationship building
- Project planning
- Problem resolution
- Supervision
- Maintenance & Repair
- Team-building
- Work ethic
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee for outstanding performance and team contributions during our Disaster Relief when COVID started.
- Disaster Worker during COVID
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Entering my job as outside applicant as Parks and Recreation Level 2
- Led team to achieve renovation of athletic fields, earning recognition from upper management.
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
Harris Home Health, LLC
08.2020 - 02.2024
Parks and Recreation Worker
City Of Richmond Parks And Recreation Department
03.2018 - 07.2020
No Degree - Forklift
OSHA
GED -
Richmond Public Schools
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