Msha Wellington
Garfield,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and dependable at keeping grounds clean and trimmed for best appearance and growth. Familiar with different grasses, trees and shrubs with appropriate practices for each. Follows orders and safely uses variety of equipment to complete work. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Local Leaf Guys
Bloomfield, NJ
03.2013 - Current
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
Brooklyn, NY
05.1999 - 10.2013
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
Forklift Operator
Myron Manufacturing Corp.
Maywood, NJ
11.2010 - 03.2013
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lodi High School
Lodi, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Tree Pruning
- Hardscape Installation
- Landscape Design
- Customer Service
- Landscape Maintenance
- Stock Allocation
- Product Inspection
- Palletizing
- Forklift Operation
- Order Verification
- Package Scanning
- Quality Assurance
- Vehicle Maintenance
Timeline
Landscaper
Local Leaf Guys
03.2013 - Current
Forklift Operator
Myron Manufacturing Corp.
11.2010 - 03.2013
Delivery Driver
FedEx
05.1999 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Lodi High School