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Russell Anderberg

Lompoc, CA,California

Summary

Dedicated Manager with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Lompoc Cemetery District
01.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication, providing constructive feedback, and fostering teamwork among colleagues.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by staying up-to-date on laws and reporting requirements related to cemeteries.
  • Contributed to a respectful environment within the cemetery by promptly addressing concerns or disputes among visitors or staff.
  • Provided exceptional support to grieving families by empathetically answering questions about burials, schedules, and policies.
  • Streamlined workflow by coordinating with groundskeepers, funeral directors, and other staff for seamless cemetery operations.
  • Prepared thorough reports on cemetery finances, maintenance needs, and upcoming projects for board review meetings.
  • Developed a comprehensive database system that improved record-keeping efficiency for the entire cemetery operation.
  • Maintained accurate financial records with precise bookkeeping of plot sales, burial fees, and other transactions.
  • Consistently met deadlines for processing paperwork related to burials, plot sales, transfers, deeds, or permits required by law enforcement agencies or insurance companies.
  • Supported long-term planning initiatives by assisting in research on available land acquisition opportunities near existing cemetery property lines.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts for seasonal cleanup initiatives that maintained the beauty of the cemetery grounds year-round.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing compassionate and professional assistance to grieving families during burial arrangements.
  • Managed inventory control for cemetery supplies, reducing waste and optimizing budget allocation.
  • Safeguarded confidential information by adhering to strict data privacy protocols in the handling of sensitive client records.
  • Improved cemetery operations by efficiently maintaining and organizing records of burials, plots, and plot owners.
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
  • Qualified Applicator Certificate for applying pesticides and herbicides.

Cemetery Groundskeeper

Lompoc Cemetery District
03.2010 - Current
  • Maintained grounds of Cemetery by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding grave markers, headstones, and related items through careful attention to detail during installations.
  • Optimized watering schedule for lawns based on weather patterns and seasons, conserving water usage without compromising landscape quality.
  • Promoted a respectful atmosphere at all times through courteous interactions with visitors and professional conduct while performing duties on cemetery grounds.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing improvement by actively seeking feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and visitors regarding the aesthetics and condition of the cemetery grounds.
  • Assisted with burial preparations, ensuring proper measurements and placements for grave sites.
  • Pruned shrubs and low trees to improve growth habit or remove damaged branches.
  • Supported grieving families during funeral services by assisting with set-up, transportation, and other logistical needs.
  • Improved visitor satisfaction by promptly addressing any concerns or issues related to the cemetery grounds.
  • Facilitated smooth-running funeral ceremonies through timely coordination of staff resources for grave preparation.
  • Implemented an effective pest control program that protected both the vegetation and sensitive nature of the cemetery site.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.

Laborer

Frank Schipper Constuction
12.2007 - 02.2010
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
  • Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
  • Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Helped with door and window installations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lompoc High School
Lompoc, CA

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Worker Supervision
  • Employee Training

Certification

Qualified Applicator Certificate in Landscape Maintanace

Timeline

Manager

Lompoc Cemetery District
01.2023 - Current

Cemetery Groundskeeper

Lompoc Cemetery District
03.2010 - Current

Laborer

Frank Schipper Constuction
12.2007 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Lompoc High School

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