Matthew West
Des Moines
Summary
Dedicated Landscaping Crew Leader with extensive experience at Quality Cut Lawn Care, excelling in crew management and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance landscapes through effective pruning and outdoor lighting installation, consistently exceeding customer expectations. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality ensure optimal results in every project.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Crew Leader
Quality Cut Lawn Care
DesMoines
09.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ordered supplies as needed for upcoming jobs.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using stand on ride on and push mowers string trimmers and edgers
Crew Hand /Crew Leader
Liberty Lawn & Landscape
Granger
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Performed mowing, edging, and trimming of turf grass.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Performed general repairs on equipment as needed to keep them operational at all times.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- operated skid for snow removal and various projects though out the season
Mow Foreman
finer cuts lawn care
Grimes
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed a crew of four, mowing commercial properties.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Des Moines, IA06-2008
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Planting techniques
- Outdoor lighting installation
- Crew management
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Sod laying
- Hardscape maintenance
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Pruning and hedging
- Tree and shrub planting
- Yard mowing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscaping Crew Leader
Quality Cut Lawn Care
09.2024 - Current
Crew Hand /Crew Leader
Liberty Lawn & Landscape
08.2022 - 09.2024
Mow Foreman
finer cuts lawn care
12.2018 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
East High School
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