Luis Melo
Fort Walton Beach
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor
Russell Landscape Group Inc.
Fort Walton Beach
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and team coordination.
- Trained new employees on company policies and safe work practices.
- Managed scheduling to optimize labor resources and project timelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and tools for maintenance needs.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment for staff.
- Cut grass around the perimeter of the building using a lawn mower.
- Maintained landscape features through regular mowing and trimming.
- Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, blowers, and trimmers.
- Assisted in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees according to design plans.
- Cleared debris from job sites to ensure safe working conditions.
- Applied mulch and fertilizers to enhance plant health and growth.
- Inspected landscapes for pests and diseases, reporting issues promptly.
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Moved soil, dug holes and planted trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Installed rocks, mulch beds and other decorative elements to enhance the look of landscapes.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Removed debris from work sites after completion of each project.
- Maintained irrigation systems by adjusting valves, repairing broken sprinkler heads, and replacing worn parts.
- Trimmed hedges and bushes into desired shapes using pruning shears or hedge trimmers.
- Applied chemicals to control weeds, reduce insect infestation, and maintain soil fertility.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Universidad José Antonio Páez
Valencia , VNZ 01.2016 - 01.2021
Skills
- Employee training
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol implementation
- Team coordination
- Staff discipline
- Innovation management
- Inventory control
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision making
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Landscape design assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- 2024 Crew member of the year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor
Russell Landscape Group Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Universidad José Antonio Páez
01.2016 - 01.2021