ROBERT ERWIN
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
To obtain a full-time position with advancement opportunities and career growth. Energetic Employee recognized for working well under pressure and quickly adapting to guidelines. Meticulous and attentive individual with many years of hands-on experience maintaining lawns, yards, and landscaping elements. Familiar with horticulture products and procedures
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Creech Construction
Virginia Beach, Virginia
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
- Planted grass seed in areas of bare soil or where needed.
- Installed outdoor lighting fixtures around sidewalks or pathways.
- Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
- Inspected lawns for weeds, pests, or other signs of damage.
- Repaired irrigation systems, including valves, sprinklers, and pipes.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to regulations.
- Swept and raked leaves, debris, and other materials from the grounds.
- Removed hazardous objects from the grounds, such as broken glass.
- Mulched flower beds to retain moisture levels in the soil.
- Maintained walkways, driveways, and parking lots by removing snow, ice, and other obstructions.
- Collected litter from the grounds on a regular basis.
- Watered plants, flowers, and turf to maintain healthy growth.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage of water away from buildings.
- Provided support during special events held at the premises.
- Assisted with landscaping projects such as laying sod or planting trees.
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
- Performed seasonal landscaping tasks including planting flowers, bushes, and trees.
- Tracked and reported on grounds maintenance activities and expenses.
- Responded to emergency maintenance requests as needed.
Production Supervisor
Columbia Care
Portsmouth, Virginia
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
- Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
Cultivation Technician
Columbia Care
San Diego
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted laboratory tests to assess plant health and soil composition.
- Maintained detailed records of crop yields, pest management activities, fertilizer applications, and other related data.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for the department.
- Monitored and maintained a safe working environment in the cultivation facility to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Analyzed data from experiments conducted in order to improve processes and procedures within the facility.
- Managed watering schedules to ensure proper hydration levels were met throughout the growing process.
- Harvested crops at optimal times according to established protocols.
- Organized inventory storage areas ensuring that all products were labeled correctly according to industry standards.
- Performed troubleshooting tasks when problems arose during any stage of the cultivation process.
- Provided training for new staff members on safety protocols and general operations within the facility.
- Implemented quality control measures during all stages of plant production in order to maximize yield potential.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance standards are met.
- Ordered supplies needed for the cultivation process based on budget constraints.
- Reviewed research studies regarding best practices in horticulture science.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly before use.
- Developed new methods for improving efficiency in the cultivation process.
- Reported on daily growth rates, nutrient levels, and pH of plants for accurate records keeping.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides as necessary to promote healthy plant growth.
- Participated in team meetings regarding new projects or initiatives within the cultivation facility.
- Performed regular inspections of plants for signs of disease or pests and took action as needed.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Monitored crop growth and health, implementing interventions as needed.
- Conducted soil testing and analysis to determine optimal planting conditions.
- Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to verify proper sunlight and growth.
- Participated in inspection, grading and post-harvest treatment of crops.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds.
- Sold and delivered plants and flowers to customers.
- Supported crew members in maintaining irrigation systems.
Assembly Line Worker
CONCOA
Virginia Beach, Virginia
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of product counts and materials used during assemblies.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth production process flow.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
- Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
- Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
- Provided assistance in other departments when needed.
- Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
- Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
Entry level Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Century Concrete Inc.
Virginia Beach
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Perform preventative maintenance on various heavy equipment such as wheeloaders skidsteers rollers, doziers, excavators, backhoes, air compressors, and light towers
- Perform preventative maintenance on various small equipment such as generators, softcut saws, trowel walk behinds, and trowel riders
- Perform preventative maintenance on various model fleet vehicles, such as oil changes, batteries, alternators, brake jobs
- Trouble shoot electrical issues with all equipment and vehicles
- Knowledgeable in electrical diagrams and schematics
- Possess my own tools.
Shop Technician
Pirtek Fluid Transfer Solutions
Virginia Beach
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Manufacture of various size hydraulic hoses, on various heavy equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance on various heavy equipment
- Dealt with walk-in customers to provide them with a customized service to ensure they are satisfied with the work performed
- Maintain a cleanly and well organized shop to perform all task efficiently
- Responsible for quarterly inventory reports.
Mobile Service Sales Technician
Bridgestone Hosepower
Norfolk
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Manufacture of various size (1/4 to 12") hydraulic hoses, suction, discharge hoses, valves and fittings
- Operate a 20' long Freightliner truck and maintaining an accident/incident free driving record while maintaining a drivers mileage and safety logs
- Managed all documents & customer credit applications for various customers for Hosepower
- Operating a pressure tester while pressure testing hydraulic hoses up to 20,000 psi
- Disassemble and assemble of hoses on equipment of forklifts, JLG's, Batco's, Bulldozers, and Excavators
- Basic operations knowledge on how to operate and maintain each machine.
Naval Marine Services Technician
Clarus Fluid Intelligence
Norfolk
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Lube oil flushes onboard naval vessels
- Tasks range from hauling 40-75 pound hoses and valves
- Operate various flush rigs equipped with high pressure valves
- Have to take accurate readings on heat, flow rate of moving oil.
Automotive Service Technician
Tread Quarters
Virginia Beach
10.2010 - 12.2012
- In charge of the organization and accuracy of over 2500 tires & parts inventory for shop repairs
- Proficient with computer alignment machines performing tire and chassis alignments
- Performed numerous brake fluid, power steering, transmission, coolant flushes to automotive systems
- Assisted in rebuilding various manual and automatic transmissions, electrical troubleshooting & minor MIG welding repairs to vehicle exhaust systems
- Performed state inspection's on all models of vehicles
- Trained over 5 employees in the work procedures listed above
- Tested drug free to obtain the job.
Company Driver and General Labor
Thermal Spray Systems
Chesapeake
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Company driver and general laborer, safely transported all company material to various vendors and customers with zero safety incidents in large flatbed truck (non-CDL)
- Safely unloaded equipment via fork truck and or hand truck with no safety issues or damaged cargo.
Electrician and Mechanical Repair Technician
Auxiliary Systems Inc.
Norfolk
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Maritime Electrician (Both Shipboard and in the Rewind shop)- Loss of employment due to group lay off due to lack of work/contracts
- Performed various electrical work onboard U.S Naval vessels to include troubleshooting, overhauling & installation of various 440V, 220V and 120V Controllers, Motors and Generators
- Overhauled and repaired Norfolk Southern Train Motors
- Proficient in all electrical and mechanical test & measurement equipment to include Hi-Pot, Megger and Valhalla testing on AC and DC Motors
- Attended Maritime Electrical Apprenticeship Program with Tidewater Community College maintaining a 91% average (B).
Inside Machinist
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Set up and operated various shop machining equipment to include the Vertical Table Lathe (VTL), Horizontal Lathe and CNC machines in repairs to various shipboard main propulsion and auxiliary equipment.
Outside Machinist
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Performed repairs onboard U.S Naval Vessels to include maintenance and testing on ships main condensers, air ejectors, distilling units and evaporators
- Supervised 2 helpers/assistants.
MWR Sou Chef
Little Creek Chief Petty Officers Club
Norfolk
09.2004 - 10.2007
- Met or exceeded customer's culinary needs
- Planned, organized and prepared daily lunch and dinner menus for active duty, their dependents and retired personnel
- The average number of dinners was 150-200 per sitting
- Supervised and trained 4 other chiefs in food preparation & facility cleanliness.
Education
GED -
Ocean Lakes High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2005
Skills
- Able to lift (50)min pounds
- Fast Learner
- Able to fix minor issues & trouble shoot problems
- Word and Excel experience
- Personable
- Works great with others
- Takes constructive criticism
- Great Attitude
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Creech Construction
12.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Columbia Care
01.2022 - 10.2023
Cultivation Technician
Columbia Care
08.2021 - 01.2022
Assembly Line Worker
CONCOA
06.2018 - 07.2021
Entry level Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Century Concrete Inc.
06.2017 - 05.2018
Shop Technician
Pirtek Fluid Transfer Solutions
06.2016 - 06.2017
Mobile Service Sales Technician
Bridgestone Hosepower
01.2013 - 06.2016
Naval Marine Services Technician
Clarus Fluid Intelligence
01.2013 - 01.2014
Automotive Service Technician
Tread Quarters
10.2010 - 12.2012
Company Driver and General Labor
Thermal Spray Systems
06.2010 - 09.2010
Electrician and Mechanical Repair Technician
Auxiliary Systems Inc.
07.2008 - 05.2010
Inside Machinist
11.2007 - 06.2008
Outside Machinist
11.2007 - 06.2008
MWR Sou Chef
Little Creek Chief Petty Officers Club
09.2004 - 10.2007
GED -
Ocean Lakes High School
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