Zachary Van Zandt
Sebring,FL
Summary
Motivated small business owner with proven record of success managing daily operations of business. Versed in monitoring day-to-day operations and planning of future projects. Versatile mechanic with knowledge of small engines, gasoline, diesel and hydraulics. Well-educated in equipment repair. Hardworking individual dedicated to delivering high quality work and motivated to learn. Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating excavators, dump trucks, grapple trucks, skid steers, forestry mulchers, loaders, compacters, and tractors. Dependable and hardworking leader and collaborator with 3 years of construction industry experience and over a decade of owning small businesses. Looking to retire from owning and operating small businesses, and into something consistent, reliable, and less stressful. My motto is team work, makes the dream work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Zax Land Clearing LLC
Sebring, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Developed business plans and strategies to grow small business.
- Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within budget limits.
- Negotiated contracts with customers.
- Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and development.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
- Implemented efficient processes for increased profit revenue.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
- Established partnerships with other businesses in related industries for mutual benefit.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations while running the business.
- Advised employees on best practices regarding safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored customer feedback and implemented changes based on their suggestions.
- Researched similar businesses to determine competitive advantages.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Performed preventative maintenance on hydraulic systems and components.
- Inspected hydraulic hoses, pumps, valves, cylinders and other components for wear or damage.
- Repaired and replaced damaged or worn parts in hydraulic machinery.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
Small Business Owner
Heartland Property Preservation LLC
Sebring, FL
02.2014 - 09.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach, FL05-2008
Skills
- Business growth and retention
- Planning and execution
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Class A CDL
- Site Prep
Certification
- SAGE Technical Services CDL Class A 4-25-2012
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Zax Land Clearing LLC
02.2021 - Current
Small Business Owner
Heartland Property Preservation LLC
02.2014 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School
- SAGE Technical Services CDL Class A 4-25-2012
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