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Russell Jones

Vienna,GA

Summary

Professional general worker with track record of reliability and willingness to take on physically demanding tasks. Known for assisting in construction, maintenance, heavy equipment operation, landscaping, and office management. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills and teamwork to adapt to changing needs and meet project goals. Punctual, consistent, dedicated, and eager to learn and enhance skillset.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Telfair Truck & Trailer Sales
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed all opening and closing tasks each business day.
  • Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and communication among employees.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics of incoming and outgoing product and supplies.
  • Oversaw inventory management, maintaining supplies necessary for daily operations.
  • Implemented filing systems to enhance document retrieval and organization efficiency.
  • Maintained vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for services and supplies.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, often performing the maintenance myself or contacting outside resources.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Landscape Laborer

Russell Jones (self)
01.2017 - Current
  • Operated a self-employed landscape business for nearly a decade in the middle and south Georgia area.
  • Clearly communicated with clients to create their desired landscaped spaces.
  • Skillfully operated and maintained landscape tools, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily tasks.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Trained contracted laborers on equipment use and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable workforce as needed.
  • Planted and maintained various flora and sod, enhancing aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces.
  • Implemented seasonal maintenance schedules, improving landscape health and appearance throughout the year.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from worksites to improve usability.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, dump trucks, excavators, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
  • Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
  • Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Constructed hardscape features such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls for functional outdoor spaces.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Worked efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in all projects completed.

Stationary Industrial Machinery Operator

Colonial Bag
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Operated machinery to manufacture bags, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
  • Assisted in training new operators on safe machine operation and production processes.
  • Adjusted machine settings to meet production specifications and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency in manufacturing operations.
  • Documented production data and machine performance for process improvement initiatives.
  • Utilized various hand tools and measuring instruments to perform machine setups, fine-tune adjustments, and verify product dimensions for quality assurance purposes.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.

Heavy Machinery Operator

Creative Bridge Design
04.2017 - 02.2020
  • Operated heavy machinery, including bulldozers, excavators, and dump trucks to complete site preparation tasks efficiently on both residential and commercial properties.
  • Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Assisted in training junior operators on safe machinery operation and best practices for equipment handling.
  • Monitored job site conditions to identify hazards and implement appropriate safety measures proactively.
  • Maintained accurate logs of machinery usage, repairs, and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
  • Completed projects on time with efficient management of tasks and coordination of heavy machinery operations.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Aided in risk assessments for potential hazards related to heavy machinery operations on each worksite before commencing work activities.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new heavy equipment models and technologies.
  • Enabled successful completion of large-scale projects by skillfully maneuvering heavy equipment in tight spaces.
  • Maintained a clean work environment with proper storage and disposal of materials, promoting workplace safety.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.

Education

Dodge County High School
Eastman

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Office management
  • Exceptional IT knowledge
  • Inventory control
  • Project management
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Construction background
  • Landscape equipment operation
  • Lawn and grounds design and maintenance
  • Sod laying
  • Retaining wall construction
  • Heavy lifting
  • Using hand tools
  • Jobsite safety

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Office Manager

Telfair Truck & Trailer Sales
08.2023 - Current

Stationary Industrial Machinery Operator

Colonial Bag
06.2021 - 06.2022

Heavy Machinery Operator

Creative Bridge Design
04.2017 - 02.2020

Landscape Laborer

Russell Jones (self)
01.2017 - Current

Dodge County High School