Matthew Toaetolu
UNITED STATES NAVY
Red Bluff,CA
7
years of professional experience
U.S. Navy veteran and experienced team leader with 6+ years of experience in personnel leadership, training, customer service, field operations, scheduling, safety, and project coordination. Experienced leading outdoor crews, assigning daily work, monitoring performance, maintaining accountability, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Strong background in training personnel, communicating expectations, solving problems in fast-paced environments, and building positive customer relationships. Brings a hands-on leadership style, strong work ethic, and a commitment to developing teams and achieving measurable goals. Seeking to bring this experience to Leaf Home as a Canvassing Manager.
Work History
First Lieutenant (1st LT) Division
1 Year 11 Months- Selected to support the First Lieutenant Division and take on leadership responsibilities while completing the medical retirement process.
- Mentored and trained newly assigned sailors on military standards, professional conduct, daily responsibilities, and workplace expectations.
- Coordinated daily schedules and personnel accountability to support operational readiness and ensure assigned responsibilities were completed.
- Conducted safety briefings and reinforced established policies, procedures, and workplace standards.
- Assisted incoming sailors with onboarding requirements, administrative paperwork, and access to available resources.
- Communicated expectations clearly while helping personnel adapt to a structured, fast-paced environment.
- Worked directly with Navy leadership to support the development, accountability, and successful transition of newly assigned personnel.
- Maintained accurate documentation and assisted with administrative tasks requiring attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Led by example and was trusted to maintain professionalism, accountability, and a productive working environment.
Groundskeeper
2 Years- Maintained cemetery grounds and public facilities through landscaping, mowing, irrigation, and routine maintenance.
- Prepared burial sites with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Maintained cemetery maps, records, and documentation requiring organization and accuracy.
- Operated landscaping equipment while following established safety procedures.
- Assisted families and visitors respectfully during services and memorial events.
- Maintained public and office areas to ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
- Worked independently while managing multiple responsibilities and maintaining consistent service standards.
Crew Lead
4 Years 9 Months- Supervised residential and commercial landscaping crews and directed daily field operations across multiple job sites.
- Assigned daily responsibilities, coordinated crews, monitored progress, and ensured projects were completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Trained team members on job responsibilities, equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
- Held crew members accountable for completing assigned work while maintaining professional standards and customer expectations.
- Communicated with customers regarding projects, job progress, and service expectations while building positive working relationships.
- Planned projects by measuring job sites, determining material requirements, and organizing work for efficient completion.
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment and machinery while working safely in varying weather conditions.
- Adapted daily plans when weather, equipment, staffing, or job-site conditions changed.
- Helped maintain a productive team environment by setting clear expectations and leading from the field.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Team Leadership & Development
Personnel Training & Mentoring
Recruiting & Onboarding Support
Performance & Accountability
Scheduling & Route Coordination
Customer Service & Communication
Field Operations
Lead Generation Support
Safety & Compliance
Project Planning & Execution
Team Motivation
Problem Solving
Documentation & Reporting
Equipment Operation
Microsoft Office
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- U.S. Navy Veteran
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Available for Full-Time Employment
- Available for Evening and Weekend Work
- Comfortable Working Outdoors in Varying Weather Conditions
- Local Travel Available
Timeline
First Lieutenant (1st LT) Division
UNITED STATES NAVY
03.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Groundskeeper
ALTURAS CEMETERY
03.2020 - 03.2022Read More
Crew Lead
MR. GREEN THUMB LLC
06.2017 - 03.2022Read More
New Day Academy
High School Diploma
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