Stephen Alpaugh
Cream Ridge,NJ
Summary
Completed efficient, high-quality landscaping work for business, residential and institutional customers. Maintained cost-effective operations and achieved high satisfaction ratings. Background includes working alone or with crew members to perform several jobs per week.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
New Jersey Turnpike Landscaper
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained landscapes along highways for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
- Operated landscaping equipment to enhance roadway aesthetics.
- Implemented seasonal planting schedules to ensure year-round greenery.
- Obtained a pesticide license
- Maintained landscapes along highways for optimal aesthetics and safety.
- Operated landscaping equipment for efficient vegetation management.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Storm response and tree clean up for storm events
Maintenance Person
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Newark, NJ
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Install and remove traffic protection for crews to safety work
- Performed all district duties such as mowing grass, wash outs, mill and paving
- Snow removal and storm response
Farm specialists
Earth Friendly Organic Farm
Millstone, NJ
04.2013 - 01.2020
- Managed organic crop planning and soil health assessments.
- Coordinated sustainable farming practices with team members and volunteers.
- Oversaw pest management strategies using organic solutions and natural resources.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Landscaper
Lawrence Landscapes
Pennington, NJ
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Mulching, edging, pruning, tree and shrub planting
- Completed the removal of any dead annuale ar ausle or norennials from existing flower beds
- Chain sawing, blowing and clearing of flower beds
- Designed and installed landscape features for diverse residential properties.
- Maintained gardens by pruning, weeding, and fertilizing plants regularly.
- Operated machinery such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and blowers efficiently.
- Collaborated with clients to create customized landscape designs and plans.
Education
Associate Degree - Horticulture
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJSkills
- Snow Removal
- Landscape renovations
- Pest management
- Horticultural knowledge
- Helpful co-worker
- Hard worker
- NJ Commercial pesticide applicator license number 26698
Timeline
New Jersey Turnpike Landscaper
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
05.2024 - Current
Maintenance Person
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
03.2020 - 04.2024
Landscaper
Lawrence Landscapes
04.2017 - 06.2018
Farm specialists
Earth Friendly Organic Farm
04.2013 - 01.2020
Associate Degree - Horticulture
Mercer County Community College