Lester Jackson
Lawton,OK
Summary
Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
Garden. Town
Duncan And , OK
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Planned and planted flower beds and borders according to customer requirements.
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Applied weed control treatments as necessary.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Provided advice on soil management techniques such as fertilization and irrigation schedules.
- Assisted in the installation of hardscaping materials such as pavers, stepping stones, retaining walls.
- Inspected outdoor areas regularly to ensure they are free from hazards such as broken glass or trip hazards.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
Crew Member
Patriot Construction
Lawton, OK
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Cook
IHOP
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Car Salesperson
Bob Howard Auto sales
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2009 - 11.2009
- Greeted customers and provided product information.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions about the cars they were interested in purchasing.
- Conducted test drives for prospective buyers.
- Prepared sales contracts, collected payments and coordinated vehicle delivery with service department.
- Developed relationships with potential buyers through phone calls and emails.
- Demonstrated knowledge of vehicles' features to customers during showroom visits and test drives.
- Provided follow-up customer service after a car sale was completed.
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss new marketing initiatives and customer feedback.
Frac Hand
Halliburton Energy Services
Duncan , OK
03.2006 - 11.2006
- Repaired and maintained oilfield equipment such as pumps, valves, and pressure gauges.
- Operated frac spread equipment including blenders, hydration units, and chemical tanks.
- Performed wellsite operations including fluid transfer activities and data collection.
- Monitored the performance of fracturing operations to ensure safety requirements were met.
- Inspected tools and equipment for proper operation prior to use.
- Installed down-hole tools such as plugs, packers, casing centralizers and other related items.
- Supervised crews responsible for rigging up and down fracturing spreads.
- Conducted daily pre-job meetings with crew members to discuss safety protocols and operational objectives.
- Removed and installed equipment in various weather conditions.
Parts Assistant
Hydra Rig
Duncan , OK
12.2002 - 08.2004
- Assisted in the ordering of new parts to replenish stock levels.
- Received, counted, and verified incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Prepared outgoing shipments for customers following company guidelines.
- Operated forklift equipment to move pallets of parts within the warehouse environment.
Parts Runner
Heavy truck and trailer
Duncan , OK
04.1997 - 11.2002
- Assisted customers with locating desired parts in the warehouse.
- Inspected, sorted and organized incoming parts according to store standards.
- Delivered requested parts from the warehouse to customer's vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded parts from delivery trucks into designated areas of the warehouse.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for all parts stocked in the warehouse.
- Processed orders for special orders and out-of-stock items.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves and disposing of trash as needed.
- Operated a forklift to move large or heavy items within the facility as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Duncan Senior High
Duncan, OK05-1995
Skills
- Pesticide and fungicide application
- Mowing and edging
- Safe handling of pesticides
- Chemical spraying
- Managing work crews
- Using hand tools
- Maintaining equipment
- Landscaping plans
Timeline
Crew Member
Patriot Construction
05.2024 - 07.2024
Gardener
Garden. Town
05.2023 - 08.2024
Cook
IHOP
03.2014 - 12.2014
Car Salesperson
Bob Howard Auto sales
09.2009 - 11.2009
Frac Hand
Halliburton Energy Services
03.2006 - 11.2006
Parts Assistant
Hydra Rig
12.2002 - 08.2004
Parts Runner
Heavy truck and trailer
04.1997 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
Duncan Senior High