Zachary Patterson
Greene,ME
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Services
Self Employed Services
Greene, Maine
03.2023 - Current
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Lead Landscaper
Tri-star landscaping
Wales , Maine
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Performed regular maintenance activities including mowing, edging, trimming shrubs and trees.
- Developed and implemented new strategies for efficient landscape maintenance operations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization as needed.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for landscaping projects.
- Directed and supervised landscaping staff in the completion of daily tasks.
- Advised clients on best practices for maintaining their landscapes over time.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards on job sites.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding landscaping services.
- Inspected properties regularly to identify potential issues or areas that needed improvement.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Lead Carpenter
Moore builders
Gray, Maine
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Planned ahead for future needs by assessing available materials and ordering additional supplies as needed.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies required for successful completion of projects.
- Ensured that all building codes and safety regulations were followed throughout each project.
- Organized resources effectively to complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal delays.
- Trained junior staff members on proper use of hand and power tools and safe working practices.
- Maintained accurate records of materials, tools, and labor used on all carpentry jobs.
- Troubleshot problems related to construction techniques or materials used in carpentry projects.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Inspected job sites prior to beginning work to identify any potential safety issues.
- Provided guidance and technical advice to junior carpenters during project execution.
- Executed complex framing tasks such as rafter installation, wall sheathing, roofing systems.
- Implemented new processes or methods for more efficient execution of carpentry operations.
- Monitored progress against established timelines and budgets for all carpentry assignments.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and clients as necessary.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on power tools and other equipment used by the carpentry team.
- Assisted in the development of blueprints and schematics for carpentry projects.
- Performed finish work such as trimming doors, windows, installing countertops, cabinetry.
- Developed strategies to minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements with hand tools and power equipment.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Applied design-specific wood and composite trim according to architectural plans and neighborhood regulations.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
Landscaper
G&g Landscaping Construction
Lewiston, Maine
10.2013 - 02.2018
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
Education
Building Construction -
Emcc
Bangor, MESkills
- Budget management
- Irrigation systems
- Material procurement
- Report writing
- Training and development
- Vendor coordination
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Calm under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Dependable and responsible
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Technical troubleshooting
- Landscape design
- Client consultation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Creative thinking
- Workplace organization
- Collaboration skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Disk golf
- Cornhole
- Golf
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Services
Self Employed Services
03.2023 - Current
Lead Landscaper
Tri-star landscaping
01.2020 - 03.2023
Lead Carpenter
Moore builders
09.2016 - 03.2021
Landscaper
G&g Landscaping Construction
10.2013 - 02.2018
Building Construction -
Emcc