Willie Mayes
Construction/ Landscaping
Abilene ,TX
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscaper/ Construction
Ron Lawns
Abilene, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- 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.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Sanitation Technician
Prairie Dog Pet Products
Abilene, TX
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Replaced trash bags in garbage disposal units and collected recyclable materials from receptacles, removing full bags to designated disposal areas.
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly, and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Swept, mopped and sanitized facility.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Employed power equipment and hand tools in cleaning and general maintenance.
- Completed accurate inventory counts and kept equipment and chemical storage areas clean and tidy, following policies in storing chemicals and safety equipment properly.
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Completed in-depth cleaning of machinery to protect consumers from contamination and illness.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
Cook Shift Leader
Dennys Restaurant
Abilene, TX
03.2001 - 11.2016
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
Education
Diploma -
Merced High School
Merced, CA 03.1982 - 03.1985
Skills
Grounds maintenance
Trimming and weeding
Sprinkler system knowledge
Landscape equipment operation
Residential construction
Staff Management
Landscaping plans
Weeding gardens
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Sanitation Technician
Prairie Dog Pet Products
04.2022 - 02.2023
Landscaper/ Construction
Ron Lawns
01.2020 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Dennys Restaurant
03.2001 - 11.2016
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
02-1992
Diploma -
Merced High School
03.1982 - 03.1985