Steve Hardin
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic, experienced at TL Reese Corporation in landscape maintenance and debris removal. Proven ability to enhance worksite usability through effective weed management and trimming techniques. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and team collaboration, consistently exceeding performance expectations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Worker
TL Reese Corporation
Milwaukee, WI
11.2024 - Current
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Master Grill Operator
Mister BBQ
Milwaukee, WI
08.2014 - 06.2025
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Mastered various cuts of meat to provide customers with the best possible dining experience.
- Contributed to menu planning meetings with innovative ideas that showcased grill-centric dishes using seasonal ingredients.
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Developed new menu items, incorporating unique flavors while showcasing mastery of the grill.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, promoting a safe and sanitary environment for food preparation.
- Increased kitchen efficiency by streamlining grill station operations and optimizing workflow.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
Order Picker
General Pet Supply Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exceeded company expectations for order fulfillment speed and accuracy, consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensured proper labeling and packaging of products, adhering to company standards and minimizing potential damages during transport.
- Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment within the warehouse.
Education
High School Graduate -
Kilmore South High School
Milwaukee, WI06.2002
Skills
- Seasonal maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pest control
- Hardscape installation
- Mulching techniques
- Sod laying
- Snow removal
- Weed management
- Leaf blowing
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Responsible and punctual
- Debris removal
- Weeding and edging
- Team collaboration
- Physically fit
- Trimming and weeding
- Jobsite safety
- Debris collection
- Power tool usage
- Weather tolerance
- Employee supervision
- Vehicle cleaning
- Lawn mowing expertise
Timeline
Landscape Worker
TL Reese Corporation
11.2024 - Current
Order Picker
General Pet Supply Inc.
01.2024 - 07.2024
Master Grill Operator
Mister BBQ
08.2014 - 06.2025
High School Graduate -
Kilmore South High School