Thomas Wilson
Cypress,CA
Summary
Professional with 32 years in program management and operations, specializing in service delivery enhancement. Expertise in strategic planning, staff recruitment, and mentoring, alongside strong business management and budgeting skills. Experienced small business owner focused on plant sales and professional maintenance, demonstrating leadership and effective communication. Safety-conscious groundskeeper with extensive landscaping and building maintenance experience, committed to thorough inspections and issue resolution.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Mobile Plant Stores Inc.
Cypress, California
05.2000 - Current
- Oversaw business operations to enhance efficiency and drive profitability.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for business growth.
- Mentored employees, fostering professional development and skills enhancement.
- Inspected lawns regularly for weeds, pests, and damage signs.
- Operated mowers and other equipment safely to maintain grounds.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning gutters and mulching flower beds.
- Responded promptly to emergency maintenance requests, ensuring safety for visitors.
- Tracked grounds maintenance activities and expenses for accurate reporting.
Recreation Specialist
City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Ca
06.1995 - 08.2001
- Managed scheduling and delivery of diverse recreational activities, providing training to recreation leaders for effective program execution.
- Directed operations and documented incidents, ensuring a safe environment through routine inspections and reporting of unsafe conditions.
- Coordinated special events and handled patron inquiries, representing the organization in various communications.
Program Director
Social Vocational Services
04.1992 - 05.2000
- Managed operations of a base program office, improving service delivery and expanding client base.
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff, overseeing client assessment, admissions, and program assignments.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication and coordinated with service providers and funding agencies to ensure program compliance and effectiveness.
Operations Manager
Social Vocational Services
04.1992 - 05.2000
- Managed and supervised warehouse staff and daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Monitored inventory accuracy and managed stock levels, contributing to streamlined supply chain processes.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and assisted in workforce scheduling and resource allocation.
Warehouse Supervisor
Social Vocational Services
04.1992 - 05.2000
- Oversaw inventory operations, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of computerized and physical inventory levels.
- Trained and supervised warehouse staff, assigned tasks, monitored performance, and ensured adherence to safety procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to enhance warehouse processes, contributing to strategic planning and operational improvements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art
Woodrow Wilson High School
Long Beach, CASkills
- Mentoring
- Business Management
- Recruiting
- Budgeting
- Payroll
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Awareness
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Program management
- Team collaboration
- Business growth and retention
- Staff hiring
- Employee performance management
- Operations management
- Vendor relations
- Performance evaluations
- Professionalism
- Project management
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscape lighting
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Site cleaning and organization
- Drainage installation
- Grounds maintenance
- Irrigation installation
- Flower pruning and watering
- Landscape design
- Plant identification
- Responsible and punctual
- Weeding and edging
- Hedge cutting
- Container gardening
- Strong work ethic
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Planting
- Landscaping plans
- Construction management
- Pest management
- Pest identification
- Flower planting
- Verbal and written communication
- Sprinkler systems
Certification
- First Aid Certificate, American Red Cross
- CPR Certificate for Infant, Child and Adult, American Red Cross
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Mobile Plant Stores Inc.
05.2000 - Current
Recreation Specialist
City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Ca
06.1995 - 08.2001
Program Director
Social Vocational Services
04.1992 - 05.2000
Operations Manager
Social Vocational Services
04.1992 - 05.2000
Warehouse Supervisor
Social Vocational Services
04.1992 - 05.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Art
Woodrow Wilson High School
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