Whitney Miller
Sulphur,LA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Steven Abrahams
Lake Charles, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily landscape maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and quality requirements.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff in equipment handling and landscaping techniques.
- Coordinated schedules and resource allocation to maximize workflow efficiency across several teams.
- Worked closely with clients to understand design preferences and turned their vision into actionable project plans.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed work and quickly resolved any issues to support client satisfaction.
- Managed landscaping supply inventories and streamlined procurement for cost-effective operations.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds upkeep, brush removal, tree thinning, and cutting.
- Operated various equipment including tractors, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Elevated workmanship standards by instructing crew members in proper planting, pruning, irrigation, and equipment use.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to ensure adequate irrigation for lawns and gardens.
- Led landscaping teams, prioritized assignments, and provided feedback for quality assurance.
- Installed and tested fountains
Carpenter
Ryan Yocham
Sulphur, LA
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Built and installed residential frameworks with attention to detail and quality standards.
- Used power tools and woodworking equipment safely, always prioritizing expert craftsmanship.
- Worked closely with team members to finish projects on time and uphold safety regulations.
- Supported remodeling efforts by efficiently removing outdated fixtures and installing updated components.
- Focused on specialty carpentry such as framing, finishing, or restoration to deliver customized, high-quality outcomes for clients.
- Restored existing features like staircases, decks, and door frames meticulously, improving their durability without sacrificing appearance or strength.
- Accurately measured materials to determine proper sizes and quantities for each project.
- Cut, shaped, and fitted siding, roofing, and frameworks to protect home interiors from adverse weather.
- Improved building stability by installing essential structural elements such as joists and studs.
Construction Worker
Action Construction
Ragley, LA
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted in leveling residential structures by replacing deteriorated wood components beneath foundations, ensuring continued structural integrity through detailed inspections and repairs.
- Performed floor joist repairs and flooring installations with a strong focus on workplace safety and adherence to project specifications.
- Applied experience with construction tools including hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to accomplish project requirements efficiently.
- Handled the loading, unloading, and transportation of materials between storage and production sites.
- Collaborated with experienced professionals to expand knowledge of construction principles and industry standards.
- Provided support for basic carpentry work such as installing hardwood flooring and crown molding.
Tree Service
Mikes Tree Service
Moss Bluff, La
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked on and with chainsaws
Fire Watcher/Hole Watch
PPI
DeQuincy, LA
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Monitored work areas for fire hazards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and materials to identify potential risks.
- Assisted in developing fire prevention strategies to enhance workplace safety.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain effective communication regarding safety protocols.
- Turnaround (TAR)
- Forklift experience
Landscaper
David Abrahams
Lake Charles, LA
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Crew Leader
- Oversaw crew operations for sod installation in new subdivisions while maintaining landscaped areas for optimal appearance and health.
- Forklift experience
Education
Chemical Plant Operations - Chemical Plant Operator
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA10-2025
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
Sulphur, LA05-2017
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Steven Abrahams
01.2023 - Current
Carpenter
Ryan Yocham
02.2022 - 11.2022
Construction Worker
Action Construction
09.2020 - 01.2022
Tree Service
Mikes Tree Service
05.2019 - 08.2020
Fire Watcher/Hole Watch
PPI
02.2019 - 04.2019
Landscaper
David Abrahams
11.2017 - 03.2019
Chemical Plant Operations - Chemical Plant Operator
Sowela Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School