Tyson Fortenberry
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated Individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working collaboratively and quickly masters new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Dynamix Enterprises, LLC
Gastonia, North Carolina
04.2014 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Installed retaining walls, walkways, patios, driveways, and other hardscaping elements.
Human Resources Manager
Southern Comfort Home Health Care
Gastonia, North Carolina
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
- Assisted in the development of performance management systems including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans and disciplinary procedures.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Analyzed data gathered from surveys, focus groups or other methods to identify areas of improvement within the organization's HR practices.
- Cultivated community relations with referral agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.
- Monitored accounts receivable activity to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving collections processes.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and timekeeping systems.
Intern
BGE
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed landscape plans for residential and commercial projects.
- Created models of proposed landscapes using AutoCAD software.
- Assisted in the preparation of cost estimates and budgets for landscaping projects.
- Researched plants, trees, shrubs, and other materials suitable for particular sites.
- Inspected existing landscapes to identify areas requiring improvement or renovation.
- Provided technical advice regarding design elements such as grading, drainage, irrigation systems, and lighting fixtures.
- Prepared presentations detailing project proposals to clients and stakeholders.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
Intern
Ruppert
Raleigh, NC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed soil tests to determine suitability for various plants.
- Installed trees, shrubs, flowers, turf grasses, and other vegetation.
- Operated power tools such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, and tillers.
- Applied fertilizer and pesticides according to manufacturer instructions.
- Repaired walkways, patios, fences, walls and other hardscapes.
- Provided technical advice to clients regarding their landscaping needs.
- Participated in meetings with supervisors to discuss current projects status.
- Trained new hires in proper safety procedures when using equipment.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to the field of landscaping.
- Met with clients at follow-up appointments to discuss level of satisfaction with finished project.
- Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
Education
MLA, Masters in Landscape Architecture -
North Carolina State University
05.2023
Bachelor in Horticultural Science - Landscape Design
North Carolina State University
05.2020
Skills
- AutoCad
- Sketchup
- Lumion
- Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Premiere)
- Microsoft Office Deluxe Suite( Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Landscape Design, Maintenance and Installation
- Machinery Operation
- Hardscape Design
- Drone Pilot (Dji Mavic Pro)
- Research
- Scheduling
- Project Oversight
- Project Planning
Volunteer Experience
- NC State University Athletics, Track & Field athlete (Shot put & Discus)
- Fraternity: Kappa Alpha Psi, Community service coordinator. Adopt a highway. Annual food drive.
Timeline
Intern
BGE
05.2022 - 08.2022
Human Resources Manager
Southern Comfort Home Health Care
02.2020 - Current
Intern
Ruppert
05.2018 - 08.2018
Owner
Dynamix Enterprises, LLC
04.2014 - Current
MLA, Masters in Landscape Architecture -
North Carolina State University
Bachelor in Horticultural Science - Landscape Design
North Carolina State University
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