Robert Graham
Skilled Worker
Clinton,Michigan
Summary
Efficient employee safely operates forklifts, skid steers, tractors, and other various equipment. Adept at maintaining production equipment and machinery. Skilled at examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Hand
Rochowaik Farm/Zahn Farm
Milan, MI
06.2005 - Current
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
- Monitored inventories of animal feed, planting supplies and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations.
- Cleared away animal waste by hosing out operational areas.
Facility Manager
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance and repair for both internal and external services.
- Maximized profitability through revenue development, cash control and expense reviews.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Supervised staff of Number in day-to-day activities.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
- Oversaw facility space leasing and kept peace among units.
Landscape Foreman
Conklin Landscaping
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Arranged winter decorations, holiday lights, wreaths and garlands.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling.
- Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
Education
Diploma -
Milan High School
Milan, MI 09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Animal husbandry understanding
Harvesting knowledge
Farm equipment operation
Greenhouse work
Transplantation experience
Crop Inspection
Insecticides Application
Land preparation
Incumbent Weather Procedures
Animal Breeding
Animal Record Maintenance
Crop management
Harvesting
Soil preparation
Timeline
Facility Manager
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
09.2017 - 09.2022
Landscape Foreman
Conklin Landscaping
12.2013 - 09.2017
Diploma -
Milan High School
09.2006 - 06.2010
Farm Hand
Rochowaik Farm/Zahn Farm
06.2005 - Current