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Blake Dockery

Murphy,North Carolina

Summary

Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays. Senior leader in landscaping business with documented track record of creating aesthetically-pleasing exterior landscapes. Expert in selecting sustainable materials to create low-impact design. Horticulturist knowledgeable of native plant species and special plantings. Focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Experienced in creating, repairing and maintaining various structures such as buildings, walkways and retaining walls. Knowledgeable about mixing mortar and cement, laying brick, block and stone and interpreting plans.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Masonry Specialist

Self-employeed
Murphy, NC
07.2016 - Current
  • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
  • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
  • Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
  • Followed blueprints or drawings to lay blocks and bricks in correct arrangement.
  • Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
  • Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
  • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.

Mechanic

AAA Auto
Hayesville, NC
10.2014 - 05.2016
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.

Landscape Foreman

Tony Landscaping
Hayesville, NC
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
  • Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
  • Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.

Education

Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology

Tri County Community College
Murphy, NC
08.2016

Skills

  • Stonework
  • Indoor and outdoor painting
  • Plumbing
  • Project Management
  • Blueprint literate
  • Planting flowers and bushes
  • Hedge walls
  • Decorative stone installation
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Staff Management
  • Effective communication skills
  • Following directions
  • Heavy Equipment operator

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Masonry Specialist

Self-employeed
07.2016 - Current

Mechanic

AAA Auto
10.2014 - 05.2016

Landscape Foreman

Tony Landscaping
08.2011 - 08.2013

Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology

Tri County Community College
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