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Samantha Dennis

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Restoration professional with 4 years field experience and proven ability to manage and execute complex restoration projects. Adept in deploying industry-standard techniques to restore properties to their near original state. Focused on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results, while being flexible and reliable to meet changing needs. Skilled in using restoration equipment and maintaining safety standards. Valued for thoroughness and reliability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Restoration Technician

Oiko Environmentals
09.2020 - Current
  • Expertise in native & non-native plant identification, as well as invasive species irradication.
  • Lifted and shouldered heavy objects and worked long hours in variable weather conditions.
  • Project leadership skills
  • 4 years experience operating vehicles, gas-powered machinery, chemical sprayers, and hand tools to accomplish diverse land management objectives.
  • Well versed in reading maps & logging tracks for professional or client reference.
  • Provided ongoing mentorship and training to new hires, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development within the team.
  • Performed stream bank stabilization and bioengineered erosion control installations.
  • Surveying, seeding, & large scale planting experience.

Production Operator

Net Irrigate LLC
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Trusted to perform early production testing and operations field testing.
  • Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to assembly.
  • Experienced with module building, plant start-up and shut down, software monitoring, unit surveillance and testing.
  • Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, assembly, testing, boxing, and shipping.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Operated hand tools, power tools, and soldering guns, to carry out production tasks.
  • Business operations furloughed due to Covid-19, and closed.
  • Eddie Desalle-812-308-4551

Personal Care Giver

Personal Care giving Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep the family well-informed.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Mary Beth & Maureen Gallagher

Landscaper

Designscape
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.

Oil and Lube Technician

Car-X
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Handling several vehicles required maintenance tasks daily, such as oil changes, tire repairs and rotations, fluid flushes, filter changes, and light repair work.
  • Educated customers about brands to incite excitement about the company's mission and values.
  • Removed safety hazards, soiled items and trash from customer areas as well as bay areas.
  • Repaired vehicles with a wide range of power and hand tools, and gained knowledge on how to use these tools properly to get the job done efficiently.
  • Left job on my terms due to moving to Bloomington, IN.
  • Ryan and Robert-317-838-9800

Education

High School Diploma -

Avon High School
Avon, IN

Master Herbalist Certificate - undefined

International Open Academy

Skills

  • Plant Identification
  • Machinery operation and maintenance
  • Land surveying & restoration planning
  • Project leadership
  • Efficiency in large restoration projects
  • Trail maintenance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Environmental Restoration Technician

Oiko Environmentals
09.2020 - Current

Personal Care Giver

Personal Care giving Services
08.2019 - 12.2019

Production Operator

Net Irrigate LLC
04.2019 - 06.2020

Landscaper

Designscape
04.2017 - 01.2018

Oil and Lube Technician

Car-X
03.2016 - 01.2017

Master Herbalist Certificate - undefined

International Open Academy

High School Diploma -

Avon High School
Samantha Dennis