Matthew Hunton

• Conducted soil evaluation on multiple sites with clients. Used hand drilling tools mainly auger bits and gave a final site soil evaluation inspection for all sites. Conducted meetings and compiled data.

• Streamlined operational workflows to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
• Developed training materials to improve staff onboarding and knowledge retention.
• Implemented quality control measures to ensure service excellence across operations.
• Optimized inventory management processes to reduce costs and minimize waste.
• Coordinated cross-departmental communication to align project goals and timelines.
• Led performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and staff development.
• Analyzed operational data to drive strategic decisions and process enhancements.
• Facilitated team meetings focused on continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.

• Perform water quality testing for both humans and aqueduct life, organize work schedule and training for lab testing. Testing chemistry, survival, mixing, upkeep, and maintenance of general lab practices. Trained junior employees for proper technics, and general corporate laboratory procedures. Took on the roll of the Lab Safety Officer and conducted safety and compliance briefings for all lab personnel to maintain lab certifications.

I ran my own routes each day applying and advising on the current health of different clients properties and plants; I worked with the lawn and general tree care crew as well when the opportunity arose. Primarily this focused around the knowledge of plants through identification, pest and disease management, customer service and proper application of pesticides, fungicides, miticides, herbicides… etc.

• Responsible for estimating projects and working with clients to finalize bids. Managed projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget to client’s satisfaction. Managed a team of employees. Responsible for back office including payroll, scheduling staff, and processing timecards for payroll. Treated plants, evaluated plant species, and consulted on condition of garden health. Cared for, selected, purchased, and transported trees and shrubbery.

• Responsible for herbicide application and cruising timber. Managed relationships between government agencies, landowners, and various customers throughout each job’s different stages. Worked successfully independently and managing a small team.

• Responsible for home renovations including plumbing, electrical, tiling, drywall, demolition and finish trim work. Worked independently under limited direction. Interacted with subcontractors and clients to ensure work was done on time and on budget.