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Overview
Work History
Education
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Matthew Pyke

Clinton,TN

Summary

Skilled professional in lawn care and landscaping with 15+ years of experience in the field, including 5 years of experience managing successful landscaping business. Hardworking and dedicated individual with ability to focus on the task at hand, seeing task through to completion. Known throughout my community and with clients as professional, honest and trustworthy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Maintenance

TVA
Dandridge, TN
06.2024 - Current
  • Safely operated various equipment including zero-turn mowers, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, tractor, skid steer, ATV and remote controlled mower.
  • Assisted with facilities maintenance, basic cleaning and trash removal.
  • Preformed maintenance on equipment, tools, and facilities.
  • Installed guard rail post using skid steer.
  • Worked as a team with others in department to ensure safety while keeping facility looking up to standard.
  • Keeping mower blades sharp to ensure a clean cut throughout facility

Owner/Operator

Pyke’s Lawn Care LLC
Clinton, TN
03.2019 - Current
  • Managing and operating a successful Lawn Care and Landscaping business, serving over 40 clients which includes a major contract with Anderson County Schools.
  • Safely and efficiently operating zero-turn mower, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, skid steers and tractors.
  • Trained employees in the safe and effective operation of outdoor power equipment
  • Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales and accounting.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to clients.
  • Established relationships with clients.
  • Used verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.

Escort Guard

Y-12 National Security Complex
Oak Ridge, TN
02.2020 - 04.2024
  • Obtained Q-Clearance to fulfill job responsibilities
  • Escorted workers lacking Q clearance through secured areas of Y-12 National Security Complex
  • Maintained order and ensured safety of clients during escort assignments.

Part/Service Advisor

Exit 122 Outdoor Power Equipment
Clinton, TN
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted with scheduling service work to be performed on mowers and 2-cycle equipment
  • Provided support to customers by finding the necessary parts for their mowers and 2-cycle equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on lawn mowers
  • Performed repairs on different forms of 2-cycle equipment
  • Successfully handled the loading and unloading of delivery truck

Lumber/Deliveries Associate

The Home Depot Inc
Oak Ridge, TN
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Precisely cut lumber to meet customer specifications
  • Managed restocking of lumber shelves using a forklift
  • Ensured timely preparation of materials for next-day delivery
  • Operated forklift to efficiently and safely load delivery truck with customer orders
  • Maintained clean work area by keeping aisles clear of debris

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Recreation Management

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
12-2018

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Clinton, TN
05-2014

Skills

  • Skilled operator of zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, power tools, skid steer, tractor
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • Management experience in facility maintenance
  • Playing football since my youth has increased my ability to work with others as a team
  • Landscaping and hardscaping professional
  • Ability to teach others needed information regarding safety and details to complete job at hand

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Certified

Accomplishments

  • FCS 1st Team All-American
  • Jacob's Blocking Award (Awarded to best Center in conference)
  • 1st Team All-Conference (SOCON)
  • 4 Year Team Captain at ETSU

Timeline

Facilities Maintenance

TVA
06.2024 - Current

Part/Service Advisor

Exit 122 Outdoor Power Equipment
06.2020 - 03.2021

Escort Guard

Y-12 National Security Complex
02.2020 - 04.2024

Lumber/Deliveries Associate

The Home Depot Inc
04.2019 - 03.2020

Owner/Operator

Pyke’s Lawn Care LLC
03.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Recreation Management

East Tennessee State University

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Matthew Pyke