Leuty Colvin
Athens
Summary
good evening im a 36 year old single father just trying to make a living for me and mine while trying to enjoy having a life with a new beautiful woman and bonus kids. i would consider myself A landscape professional with keen eye for detail and commitment to achieving high standards. Proven track record in maintaining and beautifying various landscapes, ensuring optimal plant health and aesthetic appeal. Recognized for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting and exceeding project goals. Proficient in plant care, soil management, and safe equipment handling. Dependable [Desired Position] with solid background in timely deliveries and route optimization. Proven track record of maintaining accurate records and ensuring customer satisfaction. Demonstrated effective time management and excellent problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Groundskeeper
Klean Cuts
03.2023 - Current
- Operated landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers, to maintain grounds.
- Executed planting and cultivation of flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Implemented irrigation systems, ensuring optimal water distribution for plant health.
- Oversaw seasonal landscape preparations, including mulching and aeration for soil enhancement.
- Trained new staff on best practices in grounds maintenance and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with clients to assess landscape needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Monitored plant health and identified pest issues, applying treatment methods as necessary.
- Operated various landscaping equipment safely and efficiently, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chainsaws.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by regularly mowing lawns, trimming bushes, and planting flowers.
- Contributed to a clean environment by disposing of waste materials responsibly through recycling or composting methods when applicable.
- Communicated effectively with clients addressing concerns about their property''s health or appearance.
- Completed seasonal tasks such as mulching flower beds or leaf removal ensuring landscapes looked well-kept yearround.
- Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and positive referrals from satisfied clients.
- Implemented erosion control measures protecting soil integrity during inclement weather events.
- Cultivated gardens using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, shears for optimal results.
- Performed routine maintenance on all tools and equipment to ensure peak performance throughout their lifespan.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Delivery Driver
Spark
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered packages efficiently across designated routes, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Adapted to changing delivery schedules, optimizing routes for efficiency and reliability.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and navigation systems.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to coordinate deliveries, enhancing workflow and communication efficiency.
- Implemented improvements in route planning that reduced delivery times and increased productivity.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Equipment Operator
Redstag
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient production and material handling.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to enhance operational reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment usage best practices.
- Streamlined processes that improved overall productivity in material handling operations.
- Developed training materials for ongoing staff development focused on operational efficiency.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize work processes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Redstag
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling in warehouse environment.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality compliance and reported discrepancies to management.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Conducted regular audits of inventory to minimize losses and improve stock accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by maintaining a clean and hazard-free working environment for all employees.
- Improved inventory accuracy with regular audits and effective record-keeping practices.
- Expedited order fulfillment through efficient picking, packing, and shipping processes in line with company standards.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas for easy access and retrieval of products.
- Reduced shipping errors by conducting thorough quality checks before dispatching orders.
- Enhanced shipping and receiving efficiency by implementing a barcode tracking system.
- Minimized product damage during transit by training staff on proper packing techniques and materials usage.
- Maintained accurate records of all received shipments, fostering transparency within the organization about inventory availability.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments to avoid redundancies in the supply chain process, resulting in improved coordination.
- Assisted in reducing backorders through accurate tracking of incoming shipments and prompt allocation of resources for fulfillment.
- Developed productive relationships with vendors to ensure consistent supply chain operations and swift resolution of any issues encountered along the way.
- Collaborated with carriers to negotiate competitive rates, improving overall cost-efficiency in transportation expenses.
- Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by diligently addressing inquiries regarding shipments, delays, or discrepancies.
Conveyor Belt Operator
Denso
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Operated conveyor systems to ensure efficient material flow across production lines.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues for timely resolution and minimal downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, ensuring optimal functionality of conveyor belts and associated machinery.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols, equipment handling, and workflow procedures to enhance team performance.
- Maintained accurate logs of operational data, contributing to compliance with safety regulations and reporting standards.
- Optimized conveyor belt operations by adjusting settings for speed, tension, and alignment as needed.
- Reduced downtime by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions promptly, ensuring smooth operations.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance tasks to extend the life of conveyor belts and minimize unplanned repairs or replacements.
- Collaborated effectively with maintenance staff to address any issues that arose during operation hours, minimizing disruptions in production flow.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by inspecting finished products before they were transported via the conveyor belt system, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced workplace safety by training new employees on best practices for operating conveyor belts and associated machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals while maintaining high-quality standards for products.
- Safeguarded the integrity of materials being transported on the conveyor belt system by observing load limits and properly securing items as needed.
- Expedited material handling processes by efficiently loading and unloading items onto conveyors according to specific requirements.
- Contributed to successful inventory management through accurate product tracking during the transportation process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loudon County
Loudon Tn05-2008
Skills
- Client communication
- Vehicle maintenance
- Weed management
- Planting techniques
- Heavy machinery operation
- Seasonal cleanup
- Soil preparation
- Hardscape installation
- Groundskeeping safety
- Mulching techniques
- Pathway construction
- Snow removal
- Fertilizer application
- Drainage solutions
- Turf maintenance
- Landscaping tools
- Work order processing
- Leaf blowing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Using hand tools
- Hand and power tools
- Repairs and maintenance
- Customer service and assistance
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Adaptability and dependability
- Lawn care
- Dedicated work ethic
- Lawn maintenance
- Landscape maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Detail-oriented
- Site safety
- Effective communication
- Power tool proficiency
- Maintaining equipment
- Safety compliance
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Tree removal
- Flexible schedule
- Grounds maintenance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety training
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Weeding gardens
- Landscaping
- Watering lawns and trees
- Maintenance management
- Quality assurance
- Work orders
- Hedge and bush trimming
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Trash disposal
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Inclement weather tolerance
- Lifts [number] pounds
- Basic carpentry
- Weed removal
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Inspecting completed work
Timeline
Landscape Groundskeeper
Klean Cuts
03.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
Redstag
02.2023 - 04.2025
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Redstag
02.2023 - 04.2025
Delivery Driver
Spark
01.2020 - Current
Conveyor Belt Operator
Denso
02.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Loudon County