William Larue
Safford,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in lawn and grounds maintenance at Side Job. Demonstrated exceptional customer service and teamwork while enhancing outdoor spaces through hardscape construction and effective communication. Skilled in operating heavy equipment and committed to jobsite safety, ensuring high-quality results in every project. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, and willingness to learn. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Side Job
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
General Laborer
Larue and Sons
04.2011 - 03.2018
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Cook
Sonic
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
Forklift Operator
Pet Store
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
Education
GED -
Rio Salgado College
Phoenix, AZ06-2019
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Customer service
- Jobsite safety
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining equipment
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Trimming and weeding
- Heavy equipment operation
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Landscaper
Side Job
01.2018 - Current
Cook
Sonic
11.2016 - 03.2017
Forklift Operator
Pet Store
06.2011 - 12.2012
General Laborer
Larue and Sons
04.2011 - 03.2018
GED -
Rio Salgado College
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