Thomas Psinas
Channahon,IL
Summary
I am experienced in operational management and team supervision. Skilled in inventory management, communication, and administrative tasks, contributing to enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments. I can multitask effectively in various situations to complete projects as soon as possible, while maintaining efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Hand
Dollinger Family Farm, Inc.
Channahon, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Operated farm equipment for planting and harvesting crops.
- Hold a Class A Non-CDL with a J51 restriction, allowing me to operate farm-plated trucks, tractors, and semi-trailer combinations.
- Hauled numerous loads of corn, soybeans, liquid nitrogen, liquid anhydrous ammonia, and water.
- Certified through state regulation 8 IAC 215 to haul anhydrous ammonia.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including tractors, semis, half-ton pickups, and other farm machinery.
- Serviced and greased motors at our bin site by climbing ladders up to 100 feet high, walked fields to pull weeds, trimmed vegetation around electrical poles, operated side-by-sides and forklifts, power-washed vehicles, and completed a wide range of hands-on, labor-intensive tasks essential to daily farm operations.
Proshop/Starter/Carts/Laborer
Heritage Bluffs Golf Course
Channahon, Illinois
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of work areas and displays.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss daily operations and goals.
- I assisted guests with check-in and payment for their rounds of golf, and handled cash and credit transactions accurately.
- I conducted inventory checks for merchandise in the shop, and helped train new employees on the point-of-sale system and daily procedures.
- I developed a comprehensive golf procedure manual for my supervisor to improve operational consistency.
- I was entrusted with opening and closing the shop during most shifts, demonstrating the golf simulators to guests, and ensuring that all customers received excellent service.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
- Performed basic administrative duties, such as filing documents, photocopying materials, and preparing mailings for distribution, taking deposit slips, and making bank runs to get change for the day. Provided customer service assistance by responding to inquiries via email, phone, or face-to-face interaction.
- Answered incoming calls from customers regarding product availability, booking tee times, and pricing.
- I trained numerous new employees on all cart staff procedures and responsibilities, helping to ensure consistency and efficiency within the team.
- Operated many machines, mowed greens and tee boxes, rolled greens, changed pin placements, trimmed small trees and shrubs, and performed aeration on greens and fairways. I operated turbine blowers to clear fairways, and used backpack blowers to maintain greens and course furniture.
Head Floater/Farmhand
Dollinger Family Farm (Pumpkin Patch)
Channahon, Illinois
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with planting, watering, and harvesting pumpkins during peak seasons.
- Maintained thecleanliness of farm equipment and tools to ensure safe operations.
- Operated tractors and other machinery for field preparation and maintenance tasks.
- Handled customer inquiries and provided information about pumpkin varieties available.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Supervised groups of approximately 50 young employees, and collaborated with my supervisor to develop daily work plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05-2026
High School Diploma -
Minooka Community High School
Minooka, IL05-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Administrative tasks
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Adaptable
- Responsible
- Flexibility and mobility
- Strong work ethic
- Quick learner
Accomplishments
AWARD
- September 2024 employee of the month for the Channahon Park District - This award was presented in recognition of my strong work ethic, willingness to support coworkers in challenging situations, and ability to stand out to customers through my professionalism, kindness, and welcoming attitude.
- I was awarded with honor roll my freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year of highschool.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- Awarded the "Tyler Dufour Law Enforcement Memorial" Scholarship for having a 2.5 GPA or higher and being in my second semester of my law enforcement major.
- Awarded the "Crime Stoppers of Will County, Inc. - Taylor Pirc" Scholarship for having a minimum 3.0 GPA and writing an essay about "What I See as Challenges and Opportunities in a Career in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice"
- Awarded the "Channahon Parks Foundation Scholarship" for writing a well written essay about my successes for working at the park district and my hard work ethic.
Certification
- Class A Non-CDL J51 restriction licenses
- CPR Certified - anticipated December of 2025
- EMR Certified - anticipated December of 2025
Timeline
Farm Hand
Dollinger Family Farm, Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Proshop/Starter/Carts/Laborer
Heritage Bluffs Golf Course
07.2022 - Current
Head Floater/Farmhand
Dollinger Family Farm (Pumpkin Patch)
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Joliet Junior College
High School Diploma -
Minooka Community High School