Shawn Kennelly
144 Grant Avenue, APT 204,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in customer service and grounds maintenance. At Wildwood Country Club, I excelled in operating heavy machinery and enhancing landscape aesthetics. Known for my reliability and effective communication, I consistently delivered exceptional service while ensuring pristine grounds and efficient snow removal operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Family Dollar
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Groundskeeper
Northland Properties Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted with landscaping projects such as laying sod or planting trees.
- Planted grass seed in areas of bare soil or where needed.
- Swept and raked leaves, debris, and other materials from the grounds.
- Watered plants, flowers, and turf to maintain healthy growth.
- Inspected lawns for weeds, pests, or other signs of damage.
- Mulched flower beds to retain moisture levels in the soil.
- Maintained walkways, driveways, and parking lots by removing snow, ice, and other obstructions.
- Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to regulations.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Operated a variety of power and hand tools in the maintenance of green spaces.
- Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower.
- Removed snow and ice from walkways and parking areas using manual and mechanical methods.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Performed seasonal landscaping tasks including planting flowers, bushes, and trees.
- Transported mulch, soil and sand using shovel and rake.
Grounds Crew Member
Wildwood Country Club
Allison Park, PA
01.2001 - 02.2021
- Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
- Assisted in the installation of new landscaping features such as trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
- Removed debris from walkways and driveways with rakes or leaf blowers.
- Repaired fences, decks and other structures on the property when needed.
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides to lawns and gardens according to safety protocols.
- Participated in snow removal operations using shovels and snowblowers when necessary.
- Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area School District
Pittsburgh06-1989
Skills
- Cash handling and register operation
- Inventory management
- Point of sale systems
- Customer service excellence
- Reliable and punctual work ethic
- Effective communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Lawn care and maintenance
- Equipment operation expertise
- Snow removal services
- Pest control techniques
- Leaf blowing operations
- Heavy machinery operation
- Vehicle maintenance skills
- Water feature upkeep
- Shoveling snow from walkways
- Power tool proficiency
- Seasonal planting strategies
- Hand and power tool usage
- Fence installation techniques
- Watering lawns and trees effectively
- Tree trimming and branch cutting
- Trimming and edging flower beds efficiently
- Grounds maintenance teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Family Dollar
06.2025 - Current
Groundskeeper
Northland Properties Corporation
02.2021 - 06.2025
Grounds Crew Member
Wildwood Country Club
01.2001 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area School District