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Norman Rothwell

Vancouver,WA

Summary


Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Red Dog Landscape Maintenance

Self / Owner
06.2008 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Perform routine maintenance duties: apply pesticides, prepare soil for planting, prune trees, plants and bushes, select flowers, bushes and shrubs to compliment existing plants, mow, edge and fertilize lawn and landscapes, weatherproof outdoor areas for every season.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Royal Oaks Country Club
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated with other groundskeepers to maintain consistently high standards across all areas of the golf course property.
  • Learned to operate groundskeeping equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Developed knowledge of seasonal landscaping techniques to enhance course aesthetics.
  • Maintained optimal course conditions for golfers through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Observed pest control measures for maintaining healthy turf and plant health.
  • Supported successful golf tournaments by preparing the course for optimal playing conditions during events.
  • Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules, and meeting facility needs.

Operations Manager

FedEx Ground
01.2000 - 05.2006
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and skillsets across departments.
  • Facilitated the opening of FedEx Home Delivery Terminal 3971 in Portland OR.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices for operational excellence and team collaboration.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive decision-making processes.
  • Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
  • Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics / Teaching

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
06-1989

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Excellent customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal communication
  • Attention to detail and time management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Calm under pressure
  • Able to operate fairway, greens, brush mowers, aeration machines, rollers, buffalo blowers, tractors and back hoes
  • Efficiency of all around construction and building maintenance
  • Remodel work from ground up including pluming, some electrical, framing, sheet rock, tile and design

Timeline

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Royal Oaks Country Club
08.2022 - 01.2025

Red Dog Landscape Maintenance

Self / Owner
06.2008 - Current

Operations Manager

FedEx Ground
01.2000 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics / Teaching

Pacific University
Norman Rothwell