Luke Peterson
Westfield,NY
Summary
Business owner with a track record in operations, customer service, and vendor management. Strength in problem-solving, task delegation, and process execution to support smooth business operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Almighty Works LLC
Westfield , NY
04.2020 - Current
- Facilitated decision-making for operations priorities at Almighty Works LLC.
- Contributed to service plan development for clients and partners at Almighty Works LLC.
- Monitored budgets, expenses, and vendor payments to ensure financial accuracy at Almighty Works LLC.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Addressed customer inquiries regarding products and services, estimates, and project scheduling at Almighty Works LLC.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
Tree Cutter
Kravitz Tree Service
Fredonia , New York
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Cut branches and trunks with chainsaws for Kravitz Tree Service projects, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Performed emergency removals of fallen or damaged trees following storms and other natural disasters.
- Removed fallen trees and storm debris from customer properties
- Loaded brush and logs onto trucks after cutting operations
- Cut limbs into manageable sizes with handsaws, pole saws, chain saws or other power equipment.
- Loaded logs onto trucks and trailers for transport to lumber mills or other locations.
- Ground stumps with specialized equipment to prepare sites for new plantings, enhancing land usability.
- Cleaned job sites and removed wood chips and debris to maintain a safe and tidy environment for clients.
Tree Cutter
Maple Springs Tree Service
Bemus Point , New York
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Used a chainsaw to cut down trees according to safety protocols.
- Operate chainsaws for cutting limbs, trunks, and storm-damaged branches.
- Cut limbs into manageable sizes for efficient disposal during tree removal. into manageable sizes with handsaws, pole saws, chain saws or other power equipment.
- Rigged tree sections for safe lowering during removal jobs. for safe lowering during tree removal jobs.
- Ground stumps with specialized grinding machines to clear work sites effectively.
- Prepared work sites by clearing away brush and debris prior to cutting operations.
- Load brush into chipper and haul wood from job sites.
- Loaded logs onto transportation vehicles for delivery to lumber mills. onto trucks and trailers for transport to lumber mills or other locations.
- Communicate with homeowners about Maple Springs Tree Service work plans.
Manager
Chautauqua Lake Association
Lakewood , New York
01.2002 - 05.2015
- Coordinated lake conservation and shoreline improvement projects to enhance community environment
- Directed communication with members, residents, and community partners to foster collaboration and engagement
- Oversaw staff performance evaluations and addressed performance issues to support team development
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Evaluated team member skillsets to assign appropriate tasks and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown Skills
- Business operations
- Pricing strategy
- Vendor management
- Sales strategy
- Inventory management
- Strategic Decision-making
- Decision making
- Task delegation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Timeline
Business Owner
Almighty Works LLC
04.2020 - Current
Tree Cutter
Kravitz Tree Service
05.2018 - 11.2020
Tree Cutter
Maple Springs Tree Service
04.2015 - 10.2018
Manager
Chautauqua Lake Association
01.2002 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Jamestown Community College