Lee J. Shaffer
979 Shade Road, McAlisterville,PA
Summary
Adaptable person with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Able to rapidly acquire new knowledge with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in listening to and supporting leadership and creating new forms or procedures to improve the organization. Posses a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt as needs change. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Problem-solving abilities and using it to optimize performance. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Wengerd Pallet Company
Mifflintown, PA
04.2020 - Current
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes and emails for office distribution.
- Provided product shipment logistical support by coordinating with pallet brokers, trucking brokers and dispatchers
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping, reporting and production.
- Used Microsoft Office Suite to create documents for different managers to use for their departments
- Designed pallets and mixed truckloads of pallet using Best Pallet software.
Lumber Sales and Administrative Assistant
KSM Log Homes LTD
Mifflintown, PA
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Sold lumber materials including log siding, logs, Tongue and groove boards, s4s lumber and beams.
- Calculated and estimated the same products.
- Produced work orders, purchase orders, invoices, bill of ladings and delivery receipts
- Answered incoming phone calls and transferred to appropriate person.
- Worked with Microsoft Office Suite creating spreadsheets and letters
- Learned to read blueprints for log homes on jobsite
- Entered Accounts Payable and wrote checks, deposited Accounts Receivable and recorded receipts, statements and numerous reports in QuickBooks.
Foreman to Hardscape Manager
Davis Landscape LTD
Harrisburg, PA
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Work in construction of Hardscape areas including sidewalks, patios outdoor living areas, water features and landscape lighting in both residential and commercial areas.
- Winter Snow Removal and Snow Management.
- Manager of 2-3 Hardscapes Crews from 2016-2019. 1 crew being Hispanic.
- Operation of all equipment and trucks from hand tools to Tri-axle dump trucks.
- Read blueprints, maintained records, ordered and scheduled materials and their deliveries, scheduled all projects with owners or project managers, foreman training and support.
- Acquired OSHA,ICPI and NCMA certifications.
- Organized warehouse to create more storage space for essential items
- Reduced yard inventory by utilizing existing inventory on new projects
Laborer
Dave Gutelius Excavating Inc.
Mifflinburg, PA
09.2010 - 04.2014
- Laborer working with many hand tools and grading tools including grade lasers.
- Truck Driver of Tri-axle Dump Trucks and Single Axle Dump Truck with trailer.
- Equipment Operator of Track Loader, Excavators - Mini and Midsize, Track Skid loader, Wheel Skid loader with attachments, Wheel Loader, Backhoe and Grader.
- Completion of daily paperwork for DOT requirements
Laborer to Foreman
Black's Landscape Contracting
Mechanicsburg, PA
10.2008 - 09.2010
- Led 2-3 person crew in Landscape Maintenance, Landscaping, Landscape Lighting, Snow Removal, Landscape Installation and Lawn installation both seeding and sodding.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment including Hand tools, Power Tools, Mini-Excavator, Backhoe, Skid loader, Dump Trucks, tractor with attachments and Wheel Loader.
Business Co-Owner
Countryside Landscaping
McAlisterville, PA
04.2000 - 12.2009
- Landscape Design, Estimating, Purchasing Scheduling, Pesticide (Insecticide and Herbicide) applications.
- Installations of retaining walls, sidewalks, water gardens, lawns and landscape beds, operating numerous types of hand tools and power equipment and the maintenance of both.
- Financial Management, Supervising employees and employee benefit management.
- Landscape lighting installation and maintenance, Lawn mowing and lawn fertilization programs, Irrigation repair and Integrated Pest Management.
Temporary Laborer to Foreman
Leeland's Slate Roof Repair
Ephrata, PA
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Led 2-3 person crew in the installation and repair of slate, copper and rubber roofing.
- Installation of gutters valleys and downspouts.
- Painting and restoration of bell towers.
- Mortar and pointing work on chimney.
- Set-up of scaffolding and ladders to various heights.
Laborer
PA Department of Transportation
Mifflintown, PA
12.2005 - 04.2006
- Temporary Equipment Operator (Dump Truck, Truck w/plow and Wheel Loader).
- Certified Flagger, Hand and Power Tool use and Maintenance.
Foreman
Millcreek Nursery
Richfield, PA
03.1998 - 11.1999
- Led a 2-3 person crew in installation of landscapes, retaining walls, sidewalks, water features and landscape maintenance.
Local Delivery Driver
Hilltop Oil Company
Mifflintown, PA
06.1995 - 03.1998
- Delivered petroleum products with a class B tanker to homes, farms and businesses.
- Dispatcher of 2 trucks.
Laborer
Triangle Pacific Corporation
Thompsontown, PA
07.1992 - 06.1995
- Forklift operator (Certified) helping receiver unload trucks and pulling door orders.
- Organized 2 warehouses for inventory accountability
Laborer
Mast Greenhouses
Mifflintown, PA
08.1986 - 01.1992
- Support person for greenhouse operations including delivery with box trucks, pick-up and delivery of materials with small to large dump trucks.
- Equipment management and maintenance, Greenhouse/building construction and maintenance, Landscape installation and maintenance.
Laborer
Swinefords Greenhouse
Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania
03.1980 - 08.1986
Sheet Metal and Framing Worker
Penn Lyon Homes, Inc.
06.1983 - 06.1984
- Sheet Metal including window/door, siding and soffit installation.
- Framing including reading prints to build window and door headers.
Education
Associate Degree - Ornamental Horticulture (Floriculture)
Williamsport Area Community College
Williamsport, PA05-1985
Skills
- Organization
- People Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Oral & Written Communication
- Problem solving
- Ability to work with different cultures (Hispanic and Amish)
- Able to listen to others and create relationships
- Development of new initiatives
- Project management
Activities
- Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, Chair setup crew-present, Property Management Team 2020-2023
- Mennonite Disasters Services, Member Local Board, 2013-2016 and 2019-present, Local response 1986 to present, Helped Board to establish the new unit by contacting local churches
- Juniata Wildland Firefighters, Inc., Member/Firefighter, 1997 to Present
- Fayette Fire Company, Member/Firefighter/Driver 1998 to Present
- New Harvest Community Church, Worship set-up/teardown crew and Mennonite Disaster Services Church Contact Person 2004-2009
Accomplishments
• Fayette Fire Company Top Responder 2022 and 2024
• Fayette Fire Company Firefighter of the Year 2023
• Fayette Fire Company Chiefs Award 2022
• Fayette Fire Company Firefighter of the Year 2023
• Fayette Fire Company Chiefs Award 2022
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Wengerd Pallet Company
04.2020 - Current
Lumber Sales and Administrative Assistant
KSM Log Homes LTD
01.2019 - 04.2020
Foreman to Hardscape Manager
Davis Landscape LTD
04.2014 - 01.2019
Laborer
Dave Gutelius Excavating Inc.
09.2010 - 04.2014
Laborer to Foreman
Black's Landscape Contracting
10.2008 - 09.2010
Temporary Laborer to Foreman
Leeland's Slate Roof Repair
01.2008 - 10.2008
Laborer
PA Department of Transportation
12.2005 - 04.2006
Business Co-Owner
Countryside Landscaping
04.2000 - 12.2009
Foreman
Millcreek Nursery
03.1998 - 11.1999
Local Delivery Driver
Hilltop Oil Company
06.1995 - 03.1998
Laborer
Triangle Pacific Corporation
07.1992 - 06.1995
Laborer
Mast Greenhouses
08.1986 - 01.1992
Sheet Metal and Framing Worker
Penn Lyon Homes, Inc.
06.1983 - 06.1984
Laborer
Swinefords Greenhouse
03.1980 - 08.1986
Associate Degree - Ornamental Horticulture (Floriculture)
Williamsport Area Community College