Douglas Farney
Brighton
Summary
Dynamic sod farmer with expertise from Pickens Point Turf, skilled in grounds maintenance and mechanical upkeep. Successfully cultivated over 1 million pounds of sod annually while ensuring safety protocols and effective irrigation techniques. Proven ability to handle customer concerns with professionalism, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sod Farmer
Pickens Point Turf
05.2024 - Current
- Selected and purchased supplies such as farm machinery.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted irrigation and crop schedules accordingly.
- Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Handled urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
- Oversaw cultivation and harvesting of over 1 million pounds in sod grass crop each year.
Carpenter's Helper
Ryan Farney
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Measured and cut wood pieces using powered saws.
- Repaired and replaced broken or worn-out wooden components in buildings.
- Transported materials and tools from work truck to project areas and organized supplies based on likely needs.
- Covered surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
Covington, TN05-2025
Skills
- Grounds maintenance
- Soil analysis
- Cultivation
- Safety procedures
- Mechanical maintenance
- General maintenance
- Weather forecasting
- Heavy equipment operations
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Irrigation techniques
Accomplishments
ACT 22
FFA 4 years, Student Advisor 24-25
Track and Field 21-22
OSHA certified in Construction Safety and Health & digital Agronomy
Volunteered collecting, storing, and moving supplies for hurricane Helene victims in east TN
Timeline
Sod Farmer
Pickens Point Turf
05.2024 - Current
Carpenter's Helper
Ryan Farney
01.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
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