Darell Madison - Landscaping Resume Example

Amelia Cooper

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Professional Summary

Seasoned laborer with more than 5 years of experience in fast-paced work environment. Excellent worker and a wide range of skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in all tasks given.
Work well with others and always complete tasks in timely fashion with attention to detail.

Skills

Building and Construction
Coordination

Critical Thinking
Time Management

Judgment and Decision Making

Experience

landscaping May 2005－Feb 2011 Darell Madison － Detroit, MI

Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Gather and remove litter.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.

child care Jan 2001－Mar 2004 State of Michigan － Detroit, MI

Maintain a safe play environment.
Dress children and change diapers.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Provide care for mentally disturbed, delinquent, or handicapped children.
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.
Help children with homework and school work.
Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.

laborer Jul 1998－Jan 2001 JOT Contruction － Detroit, MI

Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.

Education