Nelson Ruiz
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care Technician
Weed Man Lawn Care
Bridgeport, Connecticut
03.2024 - Current
- Applied fertilizers and treatments to enhance lawn health and appearance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing lawn care tasks.
- Planted grass seed in areas where needed.
- Aereated lawns to improve oxygen circulation within soil, promoting healthier grass growth.
- Educated clients on proper lawn care techniques and seasonal maintenance.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
- Conducted routine maintenance on all power tools used during job duties.
- Repaired damaged areas of turf due to insect infestations or extreme weather conditions.
- Followed environmental and safety regulations in the application of lawn care products.
- Conducted weed control practices to maintain a neat and orderly appearance of lawns.
- Trained new technicians.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
Plant Health Services
Bridgeport, Connecticut
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all applications, including the product used, rate applied, date applied.
- Strictly adhered to safety protocols when handling chemicals or operating machinery.
- Applied fertilizer and weed control products to residential and commercial properties in a timely manner.
- Performed soil testing to determine nutrient levels and pH balance prior to application of fertilizers or lime treatments.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully mix and apply lawn treatments, pesticides and herbicides in accordance with state regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on sprayer tanks, hose assemblies, nozzles, pumps, valves and other related components.
- Identified weeds correctly in order to administer appropriate treatment methods.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as backpack sprayers, spreaders, and power blowers to treat large areas quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong knowledge of proper application techniques for various types of turf grasses.
- Identified lawn and plant diseases to determine appropriate course of treatment.
- Deep root feeding.
LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBERS
Connecticut Landscape
Bridgeport, CT
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Pulled weeds and sprayed lawn with weed killer and other chemicals
- Trimmed hedges and pruned plants
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trailers and trucks
- Completed seasonal spring and fall cleanup by removing leaves
- Applied fertilizer using spreader equipment for greener grass
- Lined flower beds with wood mulch
- Mowed and edged grass to trim lawn and removed cut grass using gas-powered leaf blower
- Aeration and overseed
- Drive company truck.
LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER
Urbani Landscape
Bridgeport, CT
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, and weeding
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
OUTBOUND TELEMARKETING SUPERVISOR
Lipenwald Inc
Norwalk, CT
04.2007 - 07.2013
- Reviewed customer complaints to determine appropriate methods for resolution
- Directed and supervised staff performance
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development
- Assisted Sales Representative by listening in on customer calls and suggesting techniques to close sales.
PHOTO LAB MANAGER
Walgreens
Monroe, CT
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Prepared photos and documents for framing by following customer requests and checked final results against specifications and internal quality standards
- Reviewed customer requests, resolved questions and defined specifications before completing orders
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Bassick High School
Bridgeport, CTCOMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - HEALTH EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Norwalk, CTSkills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Lawn care treatments
- Pest identification
- Soil testing
- Chemical application
- Customer education
- Time management
- Environmental regulations
- Team training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Heavy lifting
- Fertilizer application
- Lawn assessment
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer service
- Lawn aeration
- Driver's license
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Jobsite Safety
- Responsible and Punctual
- Team Leader
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lawn Care Technician
Weed Man Lawn Care
03.2024 - Current
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
Plant Health Services
09.2023 - 01.2024
LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBERS
Connecticut Landscape
09.2019 - 09.2023
LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER
Urbani Landscape
07.2015 - 07.2019
OUTBOUND TELEMARKETING SUPERVISOR
Lipenwald Inc
04.2007 - 07.2013
PHOTO LAB MANAGER
Walgreens
03.2003 - 01.2006
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Bassick High School
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - HEALTH EDUCATION
University of Phoenix