Michael Sanders
Longmont,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
Denver, CO
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Loaded and unloaded baggage and cargo onto aircrafts in accordance with safety regulations.
- Performed aircraft marshaling and wing-walking duties to ensure safe aircraft movement on the ramp.
- Adhered to strict timelines for the turnaround of flights.
Pool and Spa Technician
Aquality Construction
Broomfield, CO
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Installed automated controls such as timers or chemical controllers according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Installed pumps, filters, heaters, skimmers, drains and other necessary equipment for pools.
- Conducted site visits to assess pool construction needs and determined suitable materials and equipment.
- Troubleshot existing pools by diagnosing problems with plumbing, electrical wiring or other components.
Arborist
Altitude Arborist
Broomfield, CO
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Identified and tended to tree diseases.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
Arborist
Jones Tree and Lawn
Arvada, CO
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Pruned trees to improve the health, structure, and aesthetics of the tree.
- Climbed trees to inspect branches, trunks and roots for signs of disease or insect infestation.
- Provided advice on tree care including fertilizing, watering, pruning and pest control measures.
- Utilized specialized tools such as pole saws, chippers and stump grinders when necessary.
- Used aerial lift platforms to reach higher branches while pruning or removing them.
- Removed dead limbs from trees using ropes, climbing gear and a chainsaw.
Arborist
Mile High Tree Care
Arvada, CO
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Pruned trees to improve the health, structure, and aesthetics of the tree.
- Cut down hazardous trees according to established standards and regulations.
- Performed stump grinding operations with appropriate safety equipment.
- Utilized specialized tools such as pole saws, chippers and stump grinders when necessary.
- Used aerial lift platforms to reach higher branches while pruning or removing them.
Arborist
City of Arvada
Arvada, CO
04.2009 - 12.2013
- Pruned trees to improve the health, structure, and aesthetics of the tree.
- Utilized specialized tools such as pole saws, chippers and stump grinders when necessary.
- Used aerial lift platforms to reach higher branches while pruning or removing them.
- Assisted in planting new trees by digging holes, preparing soil and setting stakes.
- Removed dead limbs from trees using ropes, climbing gear and a chainsaw.
Machinist
Cyrus Manufacturing
Arvada, CO
02.2007 - 04.2009
- Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Measured, laid out and marked metal stock to display placement of cuts.
Machinist
Primus Metals
Lakewood, CO
08.2005 - 02.2007
- Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
Skills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Site cleaning and organization
- Trimming experience
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Time Management
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Management
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Relations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Pool construction certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
10.2022 - 01.2023
Pool and Spa Technician
Aquality Construction
04.2020 - 04.2022
Arborist
Altitude Arborist
09.2017 - 04.2020
Arborist
Jones Tree and Lawn
03.2015 - 12.2016
Arborist
Mile High Tree Care
04.2014 - 02.2015
Arborist
City of Arvada
04.2009 - 12.2013
Machinist
Cyrus Manufacturing
02.2007 - 04.2009
Machinist
Primus Metals
08.2005 - 02.2007