MANUEL A. ROMERO
Landscaping Foreman
Ocala,FL
Summary
Hardworking Construction Specialist with 4 years of custom water features and landscaping construction experience. Adept at public and private construction projects with effective collaboration skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once. Dedicated to safety, excellent customer service and maintaining relationships with clients. Proven leadership skills and commitment to effective time management. Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscaping Foreman
Yard Stop Inc.
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed 5 day laborers in completing large landscaping projects exceeding $25,000.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Maintained detailed inventories of hand tools and power tools equipment worth over $5,000.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Construction Foreman
Touch Of Paradise Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained detailed inventories of plumbing and power tools equipment worth over $75,000
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines
- Negotiated yard design plans with clients to secure business options and set expectation for top-quality landscaping results
- Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members
- Used sketch to work closely with clients and design project scopes, budgets and necessary plans
- Inspected in-progress and completed water features projects, checking for customer needs, worker safety and best-in-class final results
- Installed sprinkler systems to provide grass and greenery with adequate water supply
- Acquired customer feedback for operational improvement initiatives
- Collected and removed debris at each job site
Roofer Helper
Cumberland County Schools
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted regular inspections and troubleshooting building roofing systems
- Inspected problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems
- Precisely cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces
- Applied gravel and pebbles over top layer, using rake and stiff-bristled broom
- Fastened composition shingles and sheets to roof with asphalt, cement and nails
- Removed snow, water and debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials
- Installed high quality roofing systems in the safest and most cost effective manner
- Cleared drains and downspout and cleaned gutters
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces
- Manually carried roofing materials up ladders
Maintenance Supervisor
Hampton Inn
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Supervised 4 employees, including scheduling, training, and performance monitoring.
- Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritizing and concise scheduling.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to ensure timely task completion
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Implemented improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Prepared and presented detailed reports to upper management in addition to keeping detailed records of equipment, work orders and system upgrades.
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Reviewed technical documentation to perform accurate repairs on diverse equipment.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Atenas College
Puerto Rico2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Juan Ponce De Leon
Puerto Rico08.2001
Skills
- Computer proficient
- Proficiency at reading blueprints
- Reading Comprehension
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Safety knowledge
- Heavy equipment operation
- Self-motivated
- Power and hand tools
- Design Techniques
- Landscape Project Management
Certification
- Landlord Tenant laws
- Top 10 Lease Provisions that are Sources of Litigation
- Tax Credit Physical Property Inspection
- Defensive Driving Course 4 (DDC4)
- First Aid CPR/AED
Timeline
Landscaping Foreman
Yard Stop Inc.
02.2019 - 09.2022
Construction Foreman
Touch Of Paradise Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2019
Roofer Helper
Cumberland County Schools
03.2015 - 07.2016
Maintenance Supervisor
Hampton Inn
08.2013 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Atenas College
High School Diploma - undefined
Juan Ponce De Leon
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