Neil Forster
Portland,OR
Summary
Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more than [Number] weekly jobs.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Hardworking Supervisor offering [Number]-year history of leading landscaping and groundskeeper teams to provide superior results. Skilled in communicating with clients to determine job needs. Versed in landscaping design, equipment safety and task delegation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Union Gospel Mission Of Portland
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Landscaping Crew Leader
Beach Time Landscaping
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Tree Cutter
Self-employeed
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Cut trees and bucked wood in the forest.
- Use and knowledge of various chainsaws .
- Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.
Education
Puyallup High School
Puyallup, WA06-1999
Skills
- Map reading
- Task delegation
- Punctuality
- Heavy lifting
- Yard mowing
- Tree pruning
- Planting
- Jobsite safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Commercial landscaping
- Heavy equipment operation
- Landscape maintenance
Timeline
Driver
Union Gospel Mission Of Portland
02.2023 - Current
Landscaping Crew Leader
Beach Time Landscaping
03.2018 - 09.2022
Tree Cutter
Self-employeed
03.2016 - 01.2018
Puyallup High School
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