Samuel Frye
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and purpose driven. Uses all tools and skills learned from previous experiences and applies them to current day situations. Tries to become an asset in any position, whether team leader designating task, or team member following orders and directions given. Constantly looking for areas to improve and ways to become more useful to the overall mission at hand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Foreman
Bland Landscaping
Apex, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily crew activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and landscaping techniques.
- Coordinated resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to crew members.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in improved task completion rates across projects.
- Led safety meetings, promoting a culture of safety awareness among crew members.
- Generated detailed progress reports for management review, enabling informed decision-making regarding resources allocation and project adjustments.
- Improved client satisfaction rates with consistent high-quality workmanship and attention to detail.
- Optimized resource utilization, effectively managing labor, equipment, and materials for maximum efficiency.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts within the crew, promoting harmony and teamwork.
- Mentored junior team members in skill development and career progression pathways.
- Led team of 4-5 people focused on managing and improving grounds maintenance and material instillation.
- Enhanced crew productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation methods.
- Streamlined project completion timelines through effective communication and coordination among team members.
- Provided clear direction to crew members, setting goals, expectations, and performance benchmarks for each project phase.
- Demonstrated adaptability in responding to unexpected challenges or changes in project scope without compromising quality or timeline targets.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees.
Chemical Sprayer
Yardsy Lawncare
New Hill, NC
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated and maintained chemical sprayers for efficient application of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during chemical handling and application processes.
- Trained junior staff on proper equipment usage and safety measures for chemical applications.
- Developed schedules for timely treatments based on weather conditions and plant needs.
- Monitored environmental conditions to optimize application effectiveness and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with management to improve chemical application processes, enhancing service quality.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain performance standards and prevent malfunctions.
- Implemented best practices for pest control that resulted in improved client satisfaction ratings.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular maintenance checks on all spraying equipment.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication lines with colleagues regarding task progress updates and potential challenges encountered during daily activities involving chemical applications.
- Provided training to new team members on safe handling and application of chemicals, ensuring workplace safety standards were met consistently.
- Streamlined chemical inventory management through accurate record-keeping and timely reordering processes.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
Shift Lead on Duty
Epic Fun Park
Fayetteville, NC
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Overseaw 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 ect.)
- 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 fulfill 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 equipment and vehicle operation
- Project scheduling and production overviewing
Timeline
Crew 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