Hi, I’m
Makesi Stephen
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. With the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills and attention to details. Ready to help teams grow and achieve company goals.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Universal Orlando Resorts
Horticulturist
02.2014 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for maintenance of shrub, vine, ground cover and turf maintenance.
- Responsible for bedding plant selection, care and layout.
- Diagnosing of plant nutrition and pest control needs; fertilization and herbicide.
- Performing of landscape rehabilitation, including demolition and installation.
- Heavy equipment operation i.e.: Tele handler, JCB front end loader and High Reach.
- Provided supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.
- Properly used and maintained use of gas equipment such as weed eaters, edgers and gas hedge sheers.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Stephen Remodeling
Construction Foreman
05.2003 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Installed tile and wood flooring, drywall, bathrooms and kitchens.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
Target
Lawn and Garden Department Manager
01.1999 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
Education
ITT Technical Institute -Davie FLDavie, FL
No Degree from Architectural Drafting Technology
08.2008
Miramar High SchoolMiramar, FL
High School Diploma
05.1996
Skills
- Supply Orders
- Routine Inspections
- Critical Thinking
- Project Specifications
- Project Deadlines
- Basic Repairs
- Pruning and Maintaining Trees
- Routine Maintenance
- Time Management
- Creative Solutions
- Crew Scheduling
- Planting Flowers and Bushes
Koi Pond builder and koi fish breeder
I have been a Japanese Koi fish keeper for over 30 years. I have designed, built and maintained several Japanese Koi ponds over the last 20 years and recently started the breeding of the Japanese Koi. I hope to open a Japanese Koi farm someday in the near future.
Timeline
Horticulturist
Universal Orlando Resorts
02.2014 - 06.2022
Construction Foreman
Stephen Remodeling
05.2003 - 02.2014
Lawn and Garden Department Manager
Target
01.1999 - 05.2003
ITT Technical Institute -Davie FL
No Degree from Architectural Drafting Technology
Miramar High School
High School Diploma
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