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Nicholas Gray
Port Jefferson Station,NY
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in retail, landscaping, tree work, and woodworking. Proven ability in drawer balancing and product restocking, complemented by strong time management skills. Adept at operating power tools and ensuring safety practices, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier/Night Closer
Joes Kwik Mart
04.2025 - Current
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
Farm Hand
1760 Homestead Farm
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using tools for optimal health of animals.
- Made repairs, painting
Tree Worker
Mark Daniels Tree Care
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Pruned and trimmed trees to promote healthy growth and improve aesthetics.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Maintained and operated chainsaws and chippers to reduce safety hazards and support productivity.
- Assisted with removal of hazardous trees, safely cutting limbs and removing trunks.
- Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders, and saw teeth.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
Carpenter's Helper
Dogwood Fine Woodworking
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Set up and broke down scaffolding, shoring, and other support systems to meet project requirements.
- Transported materials and tools from work truck to project areas and organized supplies based on likely needs.
- Cleaned work areas, machines and equipment to maintain clean and safe job site.
Custom Woodworker
Self Employed
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
- Chose appropriate lumber and supplies for [Number] projects based on wood species, project type, client needs and budgets.
- Completed general finish work and sanding.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Followed drawings and measurement specifications to accurately construct products.
- Created traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, lock miter and dovetail, in addition to conventional joinery using dowels and pocket screws.
- Set up and safely operated woodworking equipment, routers, table saws and belt sanders.
Veneer Department
Island Architectural Woodwork
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated machinery related to applying veneer to panels
- Used hand tools to apply veneer to panels
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
Tree Worker
Tim Blenk Tree Care
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Pruned and trimmed trees to promote healthy growth and improve aesthetics.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Maintained and operated chainsaws and chippers to reduce safety hazards and support productivity.
- Assisted with removal of hazardous trees, safely cutting limbs and removing trunks.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
Landscaper
Soil Inc.
04.2008 - 01.2012
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Juice Barista
Second Nature
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Provided a variety of healthy juices and smoothies
- Managed inventory and an organized and clean work space
Sales Associate/Retail Cashier
Espos Surf and Sport
03.2005 - 12.2006
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
No Degree - Woodworking
Brooklyn Woods
Brooklyn, NY04-2024
High School Diploma -
East Hampton High School
East Hampton, NY06-2005
Skills
- Product restocking
- Drawer balancing
- Currency counting
- Attention to detail
- Merchandise restocking
- Purchase assistance
- Time management skills
- Product knowledge
- Shrubbery trimming
- Soil preparation
- Landscape design
- Flower planting
- Tree pruning
- Yard mowing
- Planting
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Machine safety practices
- Chainsaw operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Tree pruning and removal
- Grounds maintenance
- Hedge design
- OSHA requirements
- Power tools operation
- Hand tool expertise
- Woodwork joinery
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cabinetry expertise
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Successful completion of 7 week woodworking course at Brooklyn Woods, specializing in cabinet making
Interests
Timeline
Cashier/Night Closer
Joes Kwik Mart
04.2025 - Current
Farm Hand
1760 Homestead Farm
09.2022 - 01.2023
Tree Worker
Mark Daniels Tree Care
06.2021 - 03.2022
Carpenter's Helper
Dogwood Fine Woodworking
05.2020 - 01.2021
Veneer Department
Island Architectural Woodwork
11.2018 - 01.2019
Custom Woodworker
Self Employed
02.2017 - 01.2020
Tree Worker
Tim Blenk Tree Care
04.2013 - 02.2015
Landscaper
Soil Inc.
04.2008 - 01.2012
Juice Barista
Second Nature
02.2007 - 06.2007
Sales Associate/Retail Cashier
Espos Surf and Sport
03.2005 - 12.2006
No Degree - Woodworking
Brooklyn Woods
High School Diploma -
East Hampton High School