Michael Parrish
McDonough
Summary
Dependable and detail-oriented candidate with hands-on experience in landscaping, retail service, material handling, and respiratory equipment care. Brings strong communication, time management, equipment handling, and computer skills, along with a quick learning style and a focus on safe, reliable support in healthcare and service settings.
Overview
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1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper and Management
360 South Landscaping Co
McDonough, GA
07.2012 - Current
- Executed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures, enhancing aesthetic appeal for homes and businesses.
- Advised customers on plant selection to optimize landscape design and health.
- Amended the soil with fertilizer, compost, and amendments after cultivating it.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes, and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Converted leads into paying customers through exceptional customer service, consistently exceeding sales quotas over 5 years.
- Track daily schedules promptly to ensure that each site's tasks are completed on time.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors.
- Maintained or repaired tools/equipment for safety and longevity.
Student Respiratory Technician
Student Respiratory Technician /Piedmont Henry
Stockbridge, Ga
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Set up ventilators and monitored respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Administered nebulizer treatments and oxygen therapy per provider orders.
- Collected arterial blood gases and prepared specimens for analysis to support accurate diagnosis.
- Carry out diagnostic tests.
- Assist with assessment and treatment planning.
- Assessed patient reactions to various treatments. to therapies.
- Operate and care for medical equipment.
- Educated patients and families on care instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained patient records and prepared reports on patient progress.
Material Handler and Merchandiser
Travelpro Warehouse and General Merchandising
McDonough, Ga
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Operate pallet jacks and other material handling equipment
- Receiving and unloading packages and materials
- Prepared and packaged orders for shipment, ensuring compliance with shipping standards
- Monitored stock levels to ensure inventory accuracy and support timely order fulfillment
- Managed labeling and organization of materials to facilitate efficient retrieval and storage
Sales Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
McDonough, GA
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers to create welcoming atmosphere and deliver exceptional service.
- Engaged customers in discussion to identify needs and recommend suitable products.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customer needs.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices, and services.
- Assisted customers in finding specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School
McDonough, GA05-2021
Skills
- Landscape Design
- Commercial Landscaping
- Chemical Application
- Manual Landscape Techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Project management
- Business Strategy
- Time Management
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Verbal/Written Communication
Certification
BLS Certified (American Heart Association), Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Languages
English: Proficient, Spanish: Limited
Accomplishments
- Graduated high school -Diploma. (Union Grove High School)
- AB Honor Roll (Union Grove High School)
- Dean's List (Southern Crescent Technical College)
Activities and Honors
Very flexible and well-rounded individual with good people skills, Enjoys being in a leadership position., Open to new opportunities and exploits, Great with customers and team members, Stand-up personality, Willingness to learn new material and procedures.
Timeline
Student Respiratory Technician
Student Respiratory Technician /Piedmont Henry
02.2025 - 07.2025
Material Handler and Merchandiser
Travelpro Warehouse and General Merchandising
02.2023 - 10.2023
Sales Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
02.2022 - 10.2023
Landscaper and Management
360 South Landscaping Co
07.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Southern Crescent Technical College
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School