Zack Woodhams
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hardworking Landscaper with many years of industry experience. Conducts daily rounds of planters, shrubs, bushes, plants, and flowers to maintain weed-free and neatly trimmed grounds. Safely operates commercial grade landscaping equipment to upkeep plant material and other landscaping elements. Quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Mint Landscape
Huntersville, NC
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Guided lawn service team members in proper application of lawn fertilizers and insecticides.
- Reviewed contracts and project requirements to determine service, equipment and personnel needs.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Oversaw supply and tool inventory and replenished supplies, liaising with vendors to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Met with clients to discuss landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
- Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
- Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Communicated with current and prospective customers regarding services and pricing.
Landscape Business Owner
Self-employeed
Canandaigua, NY
04.2018 - 11.2024
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
Landscape Foreman
Perennial Lawn And Landscape
Canandaigua, NY
04.2012 - 03.2018
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Reviewed contracts and project requirements to determine service, equipment and personnel needs.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Oversaw supply and tool inventory and replenished supplies, liaising with vendors to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Met with clients to discuss landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
Lawn and Landscape Laborer
Procutters Lawn and Landscape
Canandaigua, NY
04.2006 - 03.2012
- Loaded debris into trucks for disposal at designated landfill sites.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Trimmed around trees and bushes.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks assigned.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NYSkills
- Fertilizer application
- Soil preparation
- Job estimation
- Native plants
- Snow removal
- Plant identification
- Pruning techniques
- Weed control
- Planting techniques
- Plant disease diagnosis
- Crew supervision
- Organic landscaping
- Soil testing
Affiliations
- Heavily into fitness and nutrition
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Mint Landscape
11.2024 - Current
Landscape Business Owner
Self-employeed
04.2018 - 11.2024
Landscape Foreman
Perennial Lawn And Landscape
04.2012 - 03.2018
Lawn and Landscape Laborer
Procutters Lawn and Landscape
04.2006 - 03.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Finger Lakes Community College
Similar Profiles
Georgiana SteinerGeorgiana Steiner
IT Project Manager at United States MintIT Project Manager at United States Mint
Tianna MooreTianna Moore
Bartender and Server at The MintBartender and Server at The Mint
Nahean FaysalNahean Faysal
Restaurant Waiter at Mint HightsRestaurant Waiter at Mint Hights