Markie Bennett
Houston,TX
Summary
Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Assembler
Aero Tech Service
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Controlled inventory levels and reordered parts as needed.
- Researched and developed new assembly methods and techniques.
- Communicated with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals were met.
- Monitored quality control standards.
- Resolved production issues in a timely manner.
- Exceeded daily production targets by 20% through efficient line assembly techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes resulting in a [15]% increase in productivity.
- Implemented quality control measures resulting in [30]% reduction in defective products.
- Led training sessions for new employees to ensure adherence to safety protocols and increase overall team performance.
- Received Employee of the Month award for consistent dedication to quality and efficiency on the assembly line.
Boom Lift Driver
Sesco Cement
Houdton, Tx
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for providing safe and efficient loading, transporting and unloading of all guests on aerial or surface lifts.
- Maintains the loading and unloading ramps, sets up signage, barrier fencing, ropes and maze lines.
Landscaper
CHI
Houston, Tx
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Designed and maintained landscape layouts for residential and commercial properties.
- Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers efficiently.
- Mixed and applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of landscapes to identify maintenance needs.
Trash Collector
J & S Trash Service
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Recorded time on route sheet at each customer stop.
- Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
Warehouse Worker, Pro Staff
J & S Trash Service
Houston, Tx
09.2014 - 02.2018
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
- Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Material Handler
FedEx
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Emptied aisles of debris, cleaned floors and rearranged inventory to provide tidy and obstacle-free warehouse floor.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
Houston, TX08.2006
Skills
- Supply coordination
- Forklift operation
- Scaffold erection
- Power tools
- Scaffold building
- Heavy lifting
- New construction
- Machine operation
- Pallet jack
- Landscape design
- Pesticide application
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Tree and shrub planting
Timeline
Line Assembler
Aero Tech Service
04.2023 - 01.2025
Boom Lift Driver
Sesco Cement
10.2021 - 12.2023
Landscaper
CHI
04.2019 - 06.2021
Trash Collector
J & S Trash Service
04.2018 - 04.2019
Warehouse Worker, Pro Staff
J & S Trash Service
09.2014 - 02.2018
Material Handler
FedEx
07.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School