Samuel Frye
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and driven. I strive to be an asset in any roll I am assigned. I can blend into any position proficiently, whether being designated as a crew/team lead, or directed as a crew/team member. I try and use all skills and knowledge gained from past experiences and apply them for problem solving and making current situations more manageable. Whether its managing a situation or doing designated task, each part of a machine is just as important as the next, and doing the job well is my goal at any level.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Bland Landscaping
Apex, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily landscape maintenance operations, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on horticultural techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed equipment usage and maintenance, optimizing resource allocation for projects.
- Collaborated with design team to implement landscape designs effectively on-site.
- Conducted site assessments to identify challenges and develop strategic solutions.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Maximized staff productivity through expert scheduling of daily tasks based on priorities and crew capabilities.
- Reduced costs with effective inventory management for supplies such as plants, mulch, tools, and equipment.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Promoted safety awareness among crew members through regular meetings, training sessions, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.
- Mitigated potential risks related to weather, equipment malfunction, or safety hazards by proactively monitoring job sites and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
Chemical Sprayer
Yardsy Lawncare
New Hill, NC
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated and maintained sprayers for effective application of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Assessed lawn conditions to determine appropriate treatment plans for optimal growth.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during chemical handling and application processes.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols for chemical spraying.
- Monitored inventory levels of chemicals and supplies, coordinating timely restocking efforts.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on spraying equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improved service delivery in lawn care projects.
- Implemented best practices for environmental sustainability in chemical usage across various job sites.
- Maximized crop protection by monitoring weather conditions closely before and during the application process, adjusting schedules accordingly to prevent off-target drift or runoff issues.
- Improved chemical application efficiency by calibrating and operating spraying equipment accurately.
- Maintained compliance with environmental regulations by adhering to proper disposal procedures for chemicals and containers.
- Reduced pesticide waste by implementing targeted spraying techniques for specific pest problems.
- Utilized GPS technology in spraying equipment to increase precision and reduce overlaps in chemical application areas.
- Streamlined chemical inventory management through accurate record-keeping and timely reordering processes.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular maintenance checks on all spraying equipment.
- Performed regular inspections of personal protective equipment and ensured proper storage conditions were met, promoting a safe work environment for all team members.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Combined chemicals and mixed fertilizers, carefully observing all manufacturer instructions, to create proper mixtures and maintain safety.
- Represented company professionally by dressing appropriately, being organized and arriving on time for every appointment.
- Inspected vehicles and equipment and performed minor repair work to maintain optimal functionality and longevity.
Shift Lead on Duty
Epic Fun Park
Fayetteville, NC
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw and designated task toward daily operations
- Responsible for opening/ Closing facility on a daily basis, ensuring all attractions and facilities were filled, clean, stocked, and ready for operation
- Handled and assigned funds to registers/ closed and counted registers to keep accurate monetary records
- Assigned daily position based on staff skillset to ensure smoothness of daily operations
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner
- Responsible to handle small maintenance issues that would otherwise affect the flow of customer traffic toward certain attractions or areas of facility.
- Supervised a team of 5-15 employees during peak hours, improving operational efficiency by delegation and real-time problem-solving, while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
- Responsible for protecting customers and employee's safety by ensuring all safety measures were adhered to and recognized as being the upmost important
- Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of facility by designating opening and cleaning closing duties to staff members
Landscaper and lawncare team leader/ operator
Just a guy with a tracktor
Fayetteville, NC
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Help load a prep all equipment for the daily operations (from electric tools and fuel containers to tractors, mowers and trailers)
- Customer service (meeting the customers needs and fulfilling every request to their satisfaction)
- Being precise and adapting to changing conditions (weather, location, operation requirements)
- Physically staying active and exerting energy for hours on end with brief designated brake periods in-between
- Being open to learning new skills and techniques to get operations done in a more time effective and efficient manner.
- Ensure the safety and security of all team members during operations or while handling tools and equipment
- Oversees daily operations in the absence of the company owner
- Operate heavy equipment (tractor, backhoe, box blades, cultivators etc.)
- Plan and direct team members roles based on strengths to properly execute daily operations
Account Manager
Sonix Carriers
Nanuet, NY
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Handling multiple different customer accounts for various companies
- Assigning and handling multiple transportation contracts in order to move product between company warehousing, distribution centers, and local retail stores
- Having open communication between Company CEOs, warehouse and facility managers, and vehicle operators
- Being able to communicate and negotiate with vehicle operators and company representatives in order to assure significant company profit intake.
- Working 7 days a week from 7am-7pm est, in order to fulfil and comply with the needs of customers that are located in various states and cities throughout the continental US
- Being able to create transportation routes and schedules that follow strict time restraints
- Keeping all information documented in various computer systems
- Quick thinking and improvisation when marketing
Munitions Systems Journeyman Crewchief
U.S. Air Force
Sumter, SC
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Responsible for the safety and security of each member of my crew as well as the overall compliance and completion of daily operations
- Accounting for the proper inventory of operation materials Before and after every operation
- Completed maintenance on numerous mechanical components as well as being responsible for inventory, supply stock, transportation, temporary or permanent storage of said items, and keeping our computer storage programs updated with correct information reflecting physical accountability.
- Being not only a team leader but a member as well
- Physical capability of lifting heavy materials alone or with team members
- Use of mechanical ,practical, or pneumatic tools (from pallet jacks and wrenches up to pneumatic drills and air compressors)
- Being able to adjust and make changes based on unexpected or stressful circumstances
- Operated heavy machinery (Forklifts, towing 50 ft trailers, jammers, lifts)
Education
High school diploma -
Plainfield High School
Plainfield, NJ06-2017
Skills
- Inventory control
- Maintenance
- Project leadership
- Schedule management
- Problem management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Mowing
- Backhoe Operation
- Incident Management
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Task designation
- Team management
- Money management
- Heavy machinery and vehicle operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Using hand tools
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Jobsite safety
- Flexible and adaptable
- Chemical application
- Trimming and weeding
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Project management
- Strong work ethic
- Staff management
- Physically fit
- Weather tolerance
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Bland Landscaping
11.2025 - Current
Chemical Sprayer
Yardsy Lawncare
03.2025 - 10.2025
Shift Lead on Duty
Epic Fun Park
02.2023 - 06.2024
Landscaper and lawncare team leader/ operator
Just a guy with a tracktor
07.2021 - 10.2022
Account Manager
Sonix Carriers
02.2021 - 07.2021
Munitions Systems Journeyman Crewchief
U.S. Air Force
04.2018 - 02.2021
High school diploma -
Plainfield High School