Linda Bilodeau
Portsmouth,NH
Summary
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Trustworthy professional offering over 15 years as Foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems. Successful at keeping employees on-task and achieving quality objectives. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Fine Gardening Foreman
ND Landscaping, Inc
Georgetown, MA
03.2014 - 12.2023
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, garden cultivation and tree pruning.
- Trained and instructed new crew members the use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Landscape Manager/Supervisor
Bayberry Nurseries, LLC
05.2003 - 05.2013
- Managed 10 acres of theme gardens
- Plan/design gardens
- Implemented efficient work ethics
- Problem solving
- Researched plant materials and resources
- Investigated and resolved pest problems (including insects, disease and rodents)
- Collected bloom data for research
- Photographed gardens
- Safety Officer
- Maintain garden and planting history
- Garden mapping.
- Sourced landscape and plant materials from local vendors to minimize delays or downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections of all landscaping areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Supervised a team of landscapers in performing routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, pruning, fertilizing and watering.
- Sourced materials from various places to cut costs and expedite completion.
- Communicated with managers to resolve issues needing attention on customer property.
- Oversaw the installation of new plants, trees and shrubs according to industry standards.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Designed layouts for projects according to client budgets, desires and available space.
- Reviewed completed work to monitor and enforce quality standards and requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
M.S. - Plant Biology
University of New Hampshire
12.2002
B.S. - Horticulture and Agronomy
University of New Hampshire
05.1999
A.S. - Business Administration
New Hampshire College
05.1989
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Windows 2013
- Effective Communication
- Site Inspection
- Crew Leadership
- Fall Protection
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Leadership
- OSHA Compliance
- Job Site Management
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Worksite Safety
- Employee Training
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Quality Control
- OSHA Regulations
- Attention to Detail
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Project Deadlines
- Business Management
Certification
- Pesticide License 2014 - 2023
Timeline
Fine Gardening Foreman
ND Landscaping, Inc
03.2014 - 12.2023
Landscape Manager/Supervisor
Bayberry Nurseries, LLC
05.2003 - 05.2013
M.S. - Plant Biology
University of New Hampshire
B.S. - Horticulture and Agronomy
University of New Hampshire
A.S. - Business Administration
New Hampshire College
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