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Ricky Taylor Jr

Miami,FL

Summary

Adept at enhancing outdoor spaces and operational efficiency, my tenure at Smith and Sons Landscaping Inc honed my expertise in heavy equipment operation and team collaboration. Leveraging skills in seasonal maintenance and turf management, I've consistently contributed to project successes and client satisfaction, showcasing a commitment to excellence and a knack for fostering positive supplier relationships. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Worker

Smith and Sons Landscaping Inc
11.2022 - Current
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by effectively communicating project updates and collaborating on task assignments.

Fence Laborer

ACME Technical Installation
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced fence installation efficiency by proficiently utilizing various hand and power tools.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing favorable pricing on materials to lower overall project costs for clients.
  • Contributed to the company''s growth through consistent positive feedback from clients on completed projects.
  • Assisted in the accurate measurement and marking of fence lines, ensuring precise installations every time.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Advantage Packages
10.2017 - 09.2020
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.

Landscaper

Johnson & Davis Landscaping
03.2014 - 09.2017
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.

Education

GED -

Dr. Michael Crop High School
Miami, FL
08.2020

Skills

  • Seasonal maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Pest Control
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Fertilizer Application
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Soil preparation
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Turf management

Timeline

Landscape Worker

Smith and Sons Landscaping Inc
11.2022 - Current

Fence Laborer

ACME Technical Installation
10.2021 - 10.2022

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Advantage Packages
10.2017 - 09.2020

Landscaper

Johnson & Davis Landscaping
03.2014 - 09.2017

GED -

Dr. Michael Crop High School
Ricky Taylor Jr