Marcus Collins
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Adaptable landscaping worker known for strong teamwork and attention to detail. Experience in maintaining outdoor spaces and upgrading landscapes through hardscape projects, ready to enhance property aesthetics and usability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Worker
Self Employed Services
06.2018 - Current
- Operated landscaping equipment, including mowers and trimmers, to maintain residential properties.
- Assisted in planting, pruning, and maintaining various plants and trees for optimal growth.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete landscaping projects within scheduled timelines.
- Followed safety protocols while performing tasks to ensure a safe working environment.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Improved landscape appearance by performing regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Upgraded outdoor living areas with the installation of patios, walkways, retaining walls as well as fire pits.
- Delivered exceptional results in snow removal operations ensuring clear pathways and safe access during winter months.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Cooking Assistant
Krimmer's Italianette Pizzeria
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted with food preparation and cooking tasks in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment.
- Supported chefs by gathering ingredients and measuring quantities accurately.
- Learned safety protocols for handling food and operating kitchen tools.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained a clean and orderly facility by performing routine maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, or laundering bedding materials for optimal hygiene conditions.
- Performed basic housekeeping tasks at restaurant by washing dishes, sweeping floors and properly disposing of trash.
- Mentored junior cooks on various cooking techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Supervised and trained culinary team members in various cooking techniques, sanitation protocols, and safety procedures.
- Verified cleanliness and tidiness of bus through regular cleaning.
- Streamlined food service operations by implementing efficient cleaning procedures and schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodward Career Technical High School
Cincinnati, OH05-2026
Skills
- Hardscape installation
- Pathway construction
- Garden bed edging
- Outdoor lighting
- Snow removal
- Lawn maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Weed management
- Sod laying
- Soil preparation
- Garden maintenance
- Landscape design
Timeline
Cooking Assistant
Krimmer's Italianette Pizzeria
05.2022 - 10.2023
Landscaping Worker
Self Employed Services
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Woodward Career Technical High School