Layne Haynes
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Skilled laborer with background in construction and maintenance roles, including residential solar installation & maintenance, landscape maintenance & construction, as well as warehouse management & field operations management. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, safety-conscious approach to work, and commitment to project deadlines as well as superb communication and punctuation skills. Significant contributions include improving process efficiency and maintaining high-quality workmanship in all tasks. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager/IT Field Support Technician
Mysollars
Albuquerque, NM
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Driven field & logistics manager skilled in training, leading and managing teams
- Supports business objectives through strategic shift management and proactive team communication
- High-energy leader with strong emotional intelligence and commitment to team cohesion
- Very fluent in solar electrical, project management, CAD design, warehouse management, multiple skills in developing solar panel systems for market-ready applications
- Plan and direct field work, factoring in environmental requirements and typical layout demands
- Enhance designs with ongoing performance monitoring.
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with product in a safe and timely manner.
Lead Installation Technician
Ion Solar
Albuquerque, NM
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Built module arrays with interconnected wiring and implemented measures to disable arrays during installations for maximum protection
- Trained new employees in proper techniques for installing and maintaining solar panel systems
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities related to industry
- Tested electrical components, wiring, and connections for proper functionality after installation
- Installed solar panels on roofs according to design plans and specifications
- Adhered to safety regulations and procedures throughout installation process
- Anticipated and prevented numerous electrical, environmental and safety hazards commonly associated with photovoltaic installations.
Lead Install Technician
Nexus Energy Systems
Albuquerque, NM
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations
- Used drawings, schematics and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction
- Elegantly and skillfully connected system wiring and components to achieve both aesthetic and operational targets
- Inventoried supplies and materials for installations and repairs, documented changes and requested new inventory to meet expected demand
- Completed quality work by expertly following instructions and layout diagrams for solar modules.
Irrigation Tech
All Around Backflow
Rio Rancho, NM
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Installed residential and commercial irrigation systems
- Met unique demands of each site by custom designing sprinkler systems
- Excavated underground lines and worked with variety of irrigation tools to complete work
- Restored professional appearance to landscaping by replacing dirt and sod
- Identified irrigation system issues by inspecting installed equipment
- Handled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on irrigation systems
- Prepared for irrigation work with organized tools and well-maintained supplies
- Transported workers, supplies and tools by driving agricultural trucks and trailers
- Observed and listened to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Assisted landscape designers with selecting the best type of irrigation system for their projects based on budget constraints or soil conditions.
- Conducted soil tests to determine appropriate water amounts for different plants and grasses.
Field Operations Manager
Green Summit Landscape Management
Rio Rancho, NM
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept quality standards high, monitoring performance to identify and proactively resolve issues
- Facilitated smooth communication between base dispatching and field personnel
- Maintained team workflow by smoothly coordinating bids, organizing schedules and monitoring performance
- Oversaw transparent and highly successful field operations with regular reports and team meetings
- Covered workload according to schedule, distributing and delegating team assignments
- Managed customer experiences with close eye on team interactions, touchpoints and methods of engagement
- Established clear expectations and objectives for team members and helped each achieve goals.
- Northern meadows HOA 3,242 homes total
Maintenance Crew Leader
True West Landscaping
Albuquerque, NM
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Improved shape and growth of trees, shrubs and flowers with trimming
- Maintained good customer relations, tactfully resolving problems
- Diagnosed insect, disease and environmental turf and shrub conditions
- Pruned excess branches and chained trunks to prevent issues with established trees
- Planted flower beds and laid mulch in attractive designs with good drainage
- Kept lawns attractive and healthy with regular mowing and watering
- Discarded sticks, trash and leaf debris to maintain landscaping.
- Collected data related to land use practices, hydrology, vegetation, geology, topography, climate conditions.
- Assisted with the development of new methods for soil sampling and testing.
- Performed soil sampling and analysis to determine composition, texture, and structure of soils.
- Maintained accurate records related to installations, repairs and maintenance activities.
Construction Team Leader
Advanced Landscape Systems
Los Lunas, NM
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Excavated areas for planting beds and pathways.
- Installed irrigation systems according to plans and specifications.
- Mixed mortar, concrete, and soil for use in landscaping projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks onto job sites.
- Built retaining walls, decks, patios, walkways, and fences.
- Trained new employees on how to properly operate machinery and perform basic landscaping tasks.
- Laid out paths and walkways according to plan drawings.
- Cleaned up debris from construction sites after each shift.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
- Operated hand and power tools for various construction tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of landscape features such as trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Leveled soil surfaces prior to laying down sod or seed mixes.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
Soil Technician
Soil Secrets/ trees that please nursery
Tome, NM
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Worked closely with arborists on larger projects such as land clearing operations or urban forestry initiatives.
- Removed diseased or damaged branches from trees using ropes, harnesses, ladders, saws, and pole pruners.
- Utilized specialized pruning techniques such as thinning, deadwooding, crown-raising, and reduction.
- Performed soil sampling and analysis to determine composition, texture, and structure of soils.
- Assisted with the development of new methods for soil sampling and testing.
- Conducted field surveys to identify soil types and collect samples for testing.
- Mixed soils and other ingredients together according to specific recipes for different types of plants.
- Monitored plant stock levels and restocked shelves accordingly.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise items as needed.
- Assisted customers in selecting plants, flowers, and shrubs for their garden needs.
- Kept records of plant sales data including prices, quantities sold.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05-2026
GED -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Workflow Coordination
- Workforce Management
- Database Management
- Load Calculation
- Site analysis
- System Design
- Electrical Wiring
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Hardscape Installation
- Soil preparation
- Fertilizer Application
- Crew Supervision
- Irrigation Systems
- Pesticide application
- Tree pruning
- Customer Service
- Commercial Landscaping
- Sod Laying
- Hedge design
- Responsible and Punctual
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Contract Management
Certification
- Certified site manager 07/2021
- internal combustion engine basics- 12/19/2022
- Certified Installer, Enphase, 08/01/2023
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting, Solaredge, 01/01/2024
- PV Installation Professional, NABCEP, 03/01/2024
Accomplishments
TrueWest Landscaping
- Employee of the month x1
- Employee of the month x2
- Employee of the month x3
- Employee of the month x4
- Employee of the month x5
- Employee of the month x6
- Maintanence Property Of The Year, LDS TEMPLE
Green Summit Landscape Management
- Employee of the month
- Most Improved property, Northern Meadows HOA
MySolar Awards
- employee of the month x1
- Employee Of The Month x2
Affiliations
Full time student
CNM ONLINE, Associates in Applied Arts, Business Management
SOLAREDGE ACADEMY
Online, Self- Paced Certification Program,
ENPHASE UNIVERSITY
Online, self paced Certification Program,
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Manager/IT Field Support Technician
Mysollars
09.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Installation Technician
Ion Solar
06.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Install Technician
Nexus Energy Systems
12.2022 - 06.2023
Irrigation Tech
All Around Backflow
03.2022 - 12.2022
Field Operations Manager
Green Summit Landscape Management
03.2021 - 03.2022
Maintenance Crew Leader
True West Landscaping
03.2019 - 03.2021
Construction Team Leader
Advanced Landscape Systems
05.2015 - 01.2019
Soil Technician
Soil Secrets/ trees that please nursery
02.2013 - 03.2015
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Central New Mexico Community College
GED -
Central New Mexico Community College