Merlin Learned
Captain Cook
Summary
Dedicated arborist and landscaping professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Team Lead
Safeway
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Operated cash register to manage cash and credit card transactions, providing receipts for proof of transaction.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Established strong rapport with customers by delivering exceptional service consistently over time.
Landscape Foreman
Green Man Gardening
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
Ground Hand/Arborist Apprentice
Tree Amigos Tree Service
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua, HI06.2015
Skills
- operating heavy machinery
- Timely Project Completion
- Basic Repairs
- Pruning and Maintaining Trees
- Power Saws
- Machine Safety Practices
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Maintaining Equipment
- Heavy Lifting
Additional Information
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Tim H. (Works for the Willows)
+1 (360) 603-1010
Tony Casciato (owner of Tree Amigos)
+1 (858) 472-8087
Richard Buckingham (manager at charter sports beaver creek)
● (970) 949-530
Ryan Haynes (Project Engineer for Tekmate/Alaska Communications)
● 3929 Turnagain Blvd E #7, Anchorage AK 99517
● (907) 244-1295
Edward Prior (Business Owner at Prior & Associates)
● PO Box 860, Captain Cook HI 96704
● (808) 328-1310
Timeline
Deli Team Lead
Safeway
12.2022 - 11.2023
Landscape Foreman
Green Man Gardening
09.2020 - 12.2022
Ground Hand/Arborist Apprentice
Tree Amigos Tree Service
02.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Konawaena High School