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Terrence Donovan

Redford,MI

Summary

Started mowing lawns in my neighborhood when I was 8 years old. Used a lawn tractor to mow yards in the neighborhood.

Energetic leader with excellent work ethic and history of dependability shown over 30 years of industry experience. Accustomed to working with clients to develop price quotes, schedule projects and build quality professional relationships. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Foreman with over 30years of experience in Landscaping/lawn maintenance industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Landscape Foreman

D1 Landscape Company
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained grounds by cutting, trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance. Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
  • Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
  • Performed mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Lawn cutting, trimming and blowing
  • Fall and Spring Clean ups
  • Snow removal and salting of residential homes
  • Maintenance on equipment

Foreman

Greenlawn Landscaping
12.2003 - 04.2022
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • In charge of a 4-6 person crew. Cut, Edged and whipped property. Weeded when needed.
  • Used hand signals since most of the crew could not speak English.
  • Snow plowed and salted properties in the winter. Unloaded salt from deliveries. Drove to different properties to make sure tractors were filled up with fuel an in good working conditions.
  • Drove forklift when needed
  • Maintenance on equipment, washed trucks

Education

High School Diploma -

North Farmington High School
Farmington Hills, MI

Skills

  • Riding Mowers whips, back pack blowers, chain saws
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Trimming, weeding, mulching of flowerbeds
  • Work Site Cleaning and Organization
  • Basic Repairs
  • Tool and supplies Inventory
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Machine Safety Practices
  • Snow Blowers, plow truck
  • Shoveling Snow From Walkways
  • Maintaining Equipment
  • Customer Inquiries

Timeline

Owner/Landscape Foreman

D1 Landscape Company
04.2022 - Current

Foreman

Greenlawn Landscaping
12.2003 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

North Farmington High School
Terrence Donovan