Ryan Shirts
Ogden,UT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Recently returned home from a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with knowledge and experience with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. I'm very Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Graduating with AP and 16 College Credit hours while still in high school I have a very strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I'm a hardworking man with customer service, multitasking and some time management abilities. I am devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
I'm honest and will always take responsibility for my actions when I make a mistake, or cause problems. Except I still make it my duty to right the wrongs I made, while striving for excellence, if not perfection.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Maintenance Worker/Operations Co-Manager
Yardvark
Ogden, UT
03.2011 - Current
- Cut and trimmed lawns and around flower beds and walks using power mowers and edgers
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, snow, and ice to reduce hazards
- Operated landscaping equipment to remove trees, bushes, stumps, and rocks
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to keep it safe and in excellent condition
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds, and other garden areas
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Company
Ogden, UT
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Cultivated relationships with new and existing clients to enhance customer loyalty.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans
- Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings by tailoring solutions to individual needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive product demonstrations.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Sales Representative
Legend Energy
Kaysville, UT,
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, door-to-door contact, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
- Negotiated contracts to optimize revenue and ensure client satisfaction.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
Section Leader
Ogden High School
Ogden, UT
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Advanced and experienced customer service qualities and actions
- Supervising staff, both experienced and new, to help the work flow smoothly
- Worked register and controlled and monitored cash, change, and cards with a 100% success rate
- Two years of experience in Customer Service, Supervising, Stocking, Registering, and Advertising
Costco Employee
Costco
Ogden, UT
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Farrs Customer Service/Store Support Supervisor
Farr Better Ice Cream
Ogden, UT
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Advanced and experienced customer service qualities and actions
- Supervising staff, both experienced and new, to help the work flow smoothly
- Worked register and controlled and monitored cash, change, and cards with a 100% success rate
- Two years of experience in Customer Service, Supervising, Stocking, Registering, and Advertising
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Weber State University
Ogden, UTHigh School Diploma -
Ogden High School
Ogden, UT05-2023
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Hand tool proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- First aid training
- Power tool usage
- Tool and building
- repair/maintenance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Schedules, while Deadline Driven
- Customer Service Experience
- Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, and Strong Attention to Detail
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Basic carpentry
- Work Site Cleaning, Organization, Maintenance, and Prioritization
- Worksite Tolerant, and Strong Work
- Team and Individual Communication Skills
- High Lifting Capacity
- Audience/Customer Engagement
- Flexible and adaptable
- Staff management
Hand tool proficiency
Heavy equipment operation
First aid training
Power tool usage
Basic carpentry
Tool and building repair/maintenance
Work Site Cleaning, Organization, Maintenance, and Prioritization
Flexible and Adaptable Schedules, while Deadline Driven
Worksite Tolerant, and Strong Work Ethic
Customer Service Experience
Team and Individual Communication Skills
Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, and Strong Attention to Detail
High Lifting Capacity
Mentoring and Coaching
Audience/Customer Engagement
Flexible and adaptable
Staff management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Languages
ASL - American Sign language
Semi-Professional communication
Timeline
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Company
10.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Representative
Legend Energy
08.2023 - 08.2023
Costco Employee
Costco
09.2022 - 01.2023
Farrs Customer Service/Store Support Supervisor
Farr Better Ice Cream
05.2021 - 09.2022
Section Leader
Ogden High School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Yard Maintenance Worker/Operations Co-Manager
Yardvark
03.2011 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Weber State University
High School Diploma -
Ogden High School