Sky Mitchell
Columbia,TN
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Machinery Operator
Fernwood Garden Center
Columbia, TN, TN
04.2026 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for garden center tasks.
- Worked with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Followed safety procedures while operating heavy machinery across varied environments.
- Helped train new operators on safe machinery use and best practices.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Facilities Maintenance
William P. 4-H Center
Columbia, Tn
05.2021 - 12.2025
- Experienced with operating UTVs, UTV trailers, a box trailer, a sixteen foot trailer, tractors, lawnmowers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, small backhoe, wheel loaders.
- Well versed in handling chainsaws, hedge trimmers, push blowers, backpack blowers, push mowers, and weedeaters.
- Responsible for cleaning the recreation hall, dining hall, bathrooms, kitchen and other buildings on the facility.
- Experienced with maintenance repairs like electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and fence repair.
- Resolved customer service issues related to facilities maintenance in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular inspections of buildings, vehicles, playgrounds, and other infrastructure.
- Prepared detailed estimates for labor costs associated with facilities maintenance projects.
- Maintenance upkeep such as painting and pressure washing along with pulling weeds and mulching.
- Tracked inventory supplies needed for facilities maintenance needs such as cleaning supplies, light bulbs.
- Maintained the facilities pool by checking salt levels, cleaning skimmers, using a vacuum, and keeping algae brushed off the side and base of the pool.
Greenhouse Technician
Fernwood Garden Center
Columbia, Tn
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Responsible for operating the register and providing customer service.
- Able to aid customers in plant care, insecticides, and herbicide products for plant needs.
- Experienced with putting together garden plans, putting together container recipes, and implementing minor landscaping for customers.
- Expected to maintain plant material in the greenhouse and around the grounds like watering, trimming, and treating for insects and/or disease.
- Experienced with growing plants with hydroponics systems, and also helped implement an irrigation system to efficiently care for plant needs.
- In July I went to Employer's farm and assisted with potting, tubing, and planting Chrysanthemum plugs for distribution in November.
- Experienced with running small equipment and driving work dump trucks around facilities.
Camp Staff
William P. 4-H Center
Columbia, Tn
05.2021 - 02.2022
- In charge of directing children in Arts and Crafts.
- Expected to be versatile enough to adjust to different work environments and situations, as we traveled on the 4-H roadshow.
- Worked closely with fellow camp staff to ensure a timely set up time and breakdown, which consisted of tables, sanitary towers, and inflatables.
- Assisted teaching classes in the Environmental program at the camp itself.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills while managing camp activities for a large group of children.
- Created engaging lesson plans that incorporated outdoor activities, arts and crafts, music, and games.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills when leading multiple projects simultaneously.
Dog Caretaker
Cedar Bend Kennels
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Observed signs of distress or discomfort in animals under care.
- Performed basic grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing and nail trimming.
- Managed multiple tasks while ensuring the safety of all animals in care.
- Developed positive relationships with pet owners through attentive listening and communication.
- Maintained clean, safe environment for animals in care.
- Provided daily exercise and playtime for up to 10 dogs of various breeds and sizes.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations regarding pet behavior.
- Exercised strong problem solving skills when dealing with behavioral issues in pets.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving pets in care.
Dishwasher
William P. 4-H Center
Columbia, Tn
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked closely with other Camp Staff.
- Was in charge of assisting in the kitchen, on the serving line, and washing dishes.
- Performed daily cleaning duties including mopping floors, wiping counters, disposing of trash, and washing walls.
- Monitored crowd control during performances to ensure a safe environment for campers and staff alike.
- Assisted in evening entertainment and also rainy day games when available.
Front Cashier
Harris Family Foodland
Columbia, Tn
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for running the cash register and good customer service.
- When the front was slow we were expected to clean the front or go to the back and package biscuits and rolls or package produce.
- We also stocked and roasted shelves and checked dates on all products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culleoka High School
Culleoka, TN05-2020
Skills
- Proficient in operating heavy machinery
- Electrical maintenance
- Landscape design
- Trail and grounds maintenance
- Adaptability and versatility
- Instructional skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem solving
- Proactive self-starter
- Reliability
Certification
2025 Archery Certified
2025 Lifeguard Certified
2025 Stop the Bleed Certified
2025 Foodsafe Certified
2025 AFO Certified (Aquatics Facility Operator)
2025 Introduction to Electricity Certificate
2025 Electricity Fundamentals Certificate
2025 Key hand tools Certificate
2025 Pre-Maintenance Checklist Certificate
Timeline
Heavy Machinery Operator
Fernwood Garden Center
04.2026 - Current
Facilities Maintenance
William P. 4-H Center
05.2021 - 12.2025
Camp Staff
William P. 4-H Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
Dog Caretaker
Cedar Bend Kennels
10.2020 - 05.2021
Greenhouse Technician
Fernwood Garden Center
07.2019 - 12.2024
Dishwasher
William P. 4-H Center
05.2019 - 07.2019
Front Cashier
Harris Family Foodland
11.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Culleoka High School