Dashawn Friend
Dover
Summary
Dedicated Landscaping Laborer with expertise in power tool operation and landscape maintenance. Committed to safety compliance and delivering excellent client communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Laborer
Myself
Dover
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained garden beds by weeding, mulching, and planting seasonal flowers.
- Operated power tools like leaf blowers and lawn mowers efficiently.
- Cleared debris from work areas to ensure safe and tidy environments.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with clients on-site.
- Managed inventory of landscaping supplies and tools for daily projects.
- Operated landscaping machinery such as mowers, edgers, blowers, and trimmers.
- Applied mulch around flower beds and trees for protection against weather conditions.
- Leveled ground for patios or walkways with shovels or rakes.
- Loading materials onto trucks for delivery purposes.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding, fertilizing, aerating soils.
- Transported tools and equipment to the job site using a truck or trailer.
- Provided advice on plant selection based on local climate conditions.
- Repaired fences
- Kept up a safe workspace
Laborer
Jerry's Pavement
Dover
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Assisted in preparing job sites for pavement projects
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment at all times.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and issues.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
Line Operator
Playtex
Dover
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality products consistently.
- Monitored production lines for efficiency and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Inspected finished products to meet quality standards before packaging.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by following all safety protocols.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors when performing tasks on the line.
- Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improving efficiency of line operations.
- Monitored production line for any potential problems or malfunctions.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden, DE06-1994
Skills
- Power tool operation
- Landscape maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant selection advice
- Client communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Attention to detail
- Sod laying
- Leaf removal
- Fertilizer application
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscaping Laborer
Myself
01.2023 - Current
Laborer
Jerry's Pavement
01.2003 - 01.2022
Line Operator
Playtex
01.1998 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Caesar Rodney High School