Lawrence Richmond
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Results-driven Park Supervisor with a proven record in team leadership and park management. Skilled in problem-solving, time management, and ensuring worksite safety, contributing to enhanced visitor satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Supervisor I-Olmstead Parks
City of Buffalo
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised park maintenance operations to ensure cleanliness and safety for public use.
- Maintained and marked athletic fields within the Olmstead parks.
- Managed staff schedules and performance evaluations, fostering a productive work environment.
- Developed and implemented park improvement initiatives resulting in increased visitor satisfaction.
- Schedule and supervise staff at various locations including city greenhouse, Cazenovia golf course, and Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Park Supervisor I-South District
City of Buffalo
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily operations of park facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safety for visitors.
- Coordinated schedules for maintenance staff, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Interacted with community residents, city officials, and sports league officials to ensure streamlined service.
- Developed training modules for staff on safety protocols and customer service best practices.
- Completed various reports including scheduling, time keeping, work assignments, and progress reports.
Parks Utility Worker-Forestry
City of Buffalo
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Operated heavy machinery including high lift, aerial truck, tandem dump truck, wood chipper, and stump grinder for tree maintenance and removal tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with community organizations as well as other city departments to ensure streamlined service.
- Performed emergency operations during storms to ensure safety and remove hazardous fallen trees and large branches.
Parks Utility Worker-South, West, East Districts
City of Buffalo
05.2009 - 05.2020
- Operated heavy machinery for efficient loading and unloading of materials, as well as the Interstater and tri-wing mowers within parks.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in assigned work areas.
- Performed maintenance of district parks by mowing, weed whacking grass; maintained and marked athletic fields within district parks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve efficiency.
- Performed various maintenance tasks on equipment and vehicles to ensure successful daily activity and outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Danville, VA06-1985
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation including high lift, aerial truck, backhoe, Interstater mower, tri-wing mower, wood chipper, stump grinder, and Bobcat
- Vehicle and equipment maintenance
- Skilled in technical tree removal on city streets
- Performed disciplinary actions on subordinates
- Park management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Worksite safety as well as operating as Safety Officer for the Parks Department
Timeline
Park Supervisor I-Olmstead Parks
City of Buffalo
07.2024 - Current
Park Supervisor I-South District
City of Buffalo
05.2022 - 07.2024
Parks Utility Worker-Forestry
City of Buffalo
05.2020 - 05.2022
Parks Utility Worker-South, West, East Districts
City of Buffalo
05.2009 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School