Vaughn Ohrt
Macon,GA
Summary
Skilled Tradesman with expertise in landscaping, hardscaping, and residential painting. Proficient in operating power tools, installing hardscape features, and preparing surfaces for painting and staining. Delivers high-quality workmanship through strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic, excelling in both independent and team-oriented environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape and Hardscape Technician/Specialist
Creative Outdoors Services
Macon, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Installing hardscape projects including retaining walls, patios, walkways, and paver systems.
- Operated heavy machinery, including skid steers and articulating loaders, and maintained outdoor equipment to support successful landscape projects.
- Performed landscape maintenance such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning mulching and planting.
- Prepped landscape projects by grading and excavating for flawless drainage.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met efficiently.
- Provided training and support to new technicians on operational procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies and tools to ensure readiness and efficiency for all landscape operations.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their landscaping needs.
General laborer
Halls Tree Service
Macon, Georgia
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed tree felling tasks by cutting limbs, loading logs onto trucks and trailers, and ensuring clean work sites for safety.
- Operated chainsaws, stump grinders, and specialized tree equipment to efficiently execute tree removal tasks.
- Maintained equipment through lubing grease points, pressure washing, grinding, sanding, and painting to ensure optimal performance.
Independent painter
Self employed
Macon, Georgia
- Prepared vehicle surfaces by sanding, masking, cleaning, and priming before applying base coat and clear coat using HVLP sprayer.
- Prepared wooden surfaces, including decks and patios, by cleaning and sanding thoroughly before applying stains and exterior paint and sealants with fine brushes, rollers, and sprayers for even coverage.
- Managed residential interior and exterior painting projects, including surface preparation and protection of floors, furniture, and surrounding areas, followed by cleaning and prepping walls for paint application using rollers and brushes.
- Ground down and sanded fuel tanks to ensure proper surface preparation before coating with primer and paint using HVLP sprayers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tattnall Square Academy
Macon, GA05-2024
Skills
Landscape and Hardscape installation
Tree and debris removal
Power tools and equipment operation
HVLP spray gun operation
Sanding, grinding, finishing and detail work
Equipment maintenance
Heavy lifting and manual labor
Excellent customer service and communication
Strong work ethic,
Willingness to learn
Dependable
Excellent customer service and communication
Timeline
Landscape and Hardscape Technician/Specialist
Creative Outdoors Services
06.2024 - Current
General laborer
Halls Tree Service
06.2022 - 08.2023
Independent painter
Self employed
High School Diploma -
Tattnall Square Academy