MARTIN W. ELLIS JR
Hurricane,WV
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with a strong work ethic.
Overview
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1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Affordable Lawncare & Landscaping LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Directed daily lawncare and landscaping operations, ensuring consistent quality across mowing, edging, trimming, and cleanups.
- Developed client estimates and service plans, aligning project scope with property needs and seasonal demands.
- Scheduled services, routed jobs efficiently, and balanced workloads to improve service consistency.
- Supervised equipment maintenance and supply readiness, reducing downtime during field operations.
Equipment Operator
IBEW Local 71
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Maintained, cleaned, and inspected equipment after each job to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained on diverse equipment and attachments to meet dynamic team needs effectively.
- Communicated with ground team and fellow operators to mitigate safety hazards and ensure efficient material flow.
- Maintained First Aid readiness by completing CPR, First-Aid, AED training annually.
Dry Bulk Driver
Bulk Transit Corporation
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Inspected equipment for deficiencies before and after trips to ensure safe delivery
- Delivered dry bulk cement, fly ash, plastic pellets, and carbon to various consignees across eastern United States, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
Driver
Melton Truck Lines
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
- Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Truck Driver
TMC
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes
- Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
- Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2002 - 01.2014
- Achieved worldwide hazmat certification through rigorous training and assessment.
- Operated Heavy Equipment
- Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature
- Defused hostile situations with superior negotiation techniques
- Performed reconnaissance operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Established mail delivery routes and managed distribution process
- Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays
- Demonstrated effective decision-making skills in high-pressure situations. in high-pressure environments
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes
- Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork
- Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment
- Participated in multiple fire prevention safety training sessions to enhance safety knowledge.
- Evaluated terrain and recorded topographical information
- Coordinated operations with armor, artillery and air support units.
- Completed various Medical readiness training courses for triage during peacetime and wartime operations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Javascript
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COBachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Equipment inspections
- Safety compliance
- Following instructions
- Project Management
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Computer literate
- Patient Relations
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Responding to emergencies
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Currently maintaining over a 3.0 GPA
- Invited and joined the National Society of Leadership and Success
- Awarded the Army Achievement Medal in less than 1 year of service.
- Received Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
- Personally responsible for over $500,000,000 of Government equipment with no damages or losses.
- Operated Heavy equipment in stressed environments.
- Certified as a worldwide recognized Hazmat Certifier through the U.S. Government Graduated from
- Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics with a CDL class A with several endorsements
Certification
Basic Life Support Certified expiration 7/2024
Timeline
Owner
Affordable Lawncare & Landscaping LLC
03.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
IBEW Local 71
05.2018 - 05.2022
Dry Bulk Driver
Bulk Transit Corporation
06.2015 - 02.2017
Driver
Melton Truck Lines
05.2015 - 06.2015
Truck Driver
TMC
07.2014 - 04.2015
Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2002 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Javascript
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University