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Philip Cooper

Landscape Foreman
New Haven,CT

Summary

Hardworking professional with impressive skills in landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Specializes in grounds management and landscape maintenance. Thrives in both self-directed and collaborative working environments. Strong knowledge of equipment operation and safety.

Work History

Landscape Foreman

Southgate Nurserymen
North Haven, CT
05.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for the management and installation of a variety of landscape and hardscape projects such as new drainage systems, patios, walkways, retention walls, new plantings and mulching.
  • Supervised a crew and ensured proper job safety and equipment maintenance
  • Operated a truck and trailer as well as a variety of machinery and equipment daily
  • Snow and ice removal with over 17 years total experience with payloaders, skid steers, trucks and sanders
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides and currently has a commercial operator applicators certification

Valet Assistant

Propark America
East Granby, CT
02.2012 - 09.2013
  • Responsible for safely parking and retrieving customer vehicles in a timely manner
  • Handled cash, valet tickets, keys and equipment per company standards
  • Correctly entered customer and credit information in computer system
  • Snow removal and landscaping duties when necessary.

Sales Associate

Best Buy
North Haven, CT
06.2009 - 08.2010
  • Experience selling products and services to different customers by first building a relationship with and understanding the needs of different customers
  • Booked and managed customer appointments and ensured everything was in order for installation
  • Restocked and cleaned shelves.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost store revenue.

Shift Manager

Arby's
North Haven, CT
04.2007 - 04.2012
  • Trained new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • Responsible for cash management, inventory counts, and analyzing sales

Education

No Degree - Business

Southern Connecticut State University
Hamden, CT

High School Diploma -

North Haven High School
North Haven, CT
2009

Skills

  • Obtained rank of Eagle Scout
  • Extensive leadership and teamwork training
  • Detail Oriented
  • Effective at multitasking
  • Trustworthy
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Dedicated Work Ethic

Certification

OSHA Certified

Commercial Junior Operator Certificate

Timeline

Landscape Foreman

Southgate Nurserymen
05.2012 - Current

Valet Assistant

Propark America
02.2012 - 09.2013

Sales Associate

Best Buy
06.2009 - 08.2010

Shift Manager

Arby's
04.2007 - 04.2012

No Degree - Business

Southern Connecticut State University

High School Diploma -

North Haven High School

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