Riley Soto
Summary
Hardworking and dependable individual with experience in food service, landscaping, construction, and small business ownership. Currently a co-owner of a landscaping and pressure washing business, where I help manage projects, work with customers, and maintain properties. I also have experience as a cook and dishwasher, which helped me develop strong teamwork and time management skills. Known for a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
R&L Handy Helpers
Entrepreneur
07.2025 - Current
- Co-owner of a landscaping and pressure washing business providing lawn care, property maintenance, and exterior cleaning services for residential and commercial clients.
- Responsible for managing projects, working directly with customers, and helping oversee daily operations.
- Perform lawn care services including mowing and trimming.
- Provide pressure washing services for sidewalks, fences, etc.
- Restore overgrown lawn and landscapes through bush removal, weed control, and general property cleanup.
- Remove overgrown bushes and clean outdoor spaces to improve appearance and functionality.
- Meet with customers, provide estimates, and schedule services.
- Assist with managing daily operations, customer relations, and job scheduling.
- Ensure all work completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards.
- Built strong customer relationships through dependable service and quality work.
- Contributed to the growth of the business through customer satisfaction and referrals.
General Employee
Anderson Memorials
Austin
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted with the installation of concrete monuments and memorials in Austin, PA and surrounding areas.
- Worked with the crew to prepare job sites, operate equipment, and ensure projects were completed safely and accurately.
- Built and assembled wooden forms for concrete and monuments.
- Mixed, poured, and finished concrete for monument installations.
- Assisted with site preparation, excavation, and cleanup.
- Operated equipment including a mini excavator and alignment tools.
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported materials and equipment.
- Followed safety procedures and worked efficiently as part of a team.
- Helped complete foundation installations for memorials.
- Gained experience operating heavy equipment and working with concrete.
- Developed strong skills in teamwork, construction, and site preparation.
Cook
Hoss's Steak and Sea House
St Mary's
03.2026 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Dishwasher
Buttonwood Motel & Restaurant
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated dishwashing equipment to clean dishes and utensils.
- Maintained workstations, facilitating efficient workflow in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Education
High School -
Cameron County High School
Emporium, PA06-2027
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
- Verbal communication
- Organized
- Independent
- Reliable
Timeline
Cook
Hoss's Steak and Sea House
03.2026 - Current
General Employee
Anderson Memorials
10.2025 - Current
Dishwasher
Buttonwood Motel & Restaurant
08.2025 - 02.2026
R&L Handy Helpers
Entrepreneur
07.2025 - Current
High School -
Cameron County High School