Kevin L. Durava

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Apopka, FL *****

Cellular: 630-***-****

E-mail: acrpax@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a position, with an organization that will allow me to expand my knowledge in the workplace and utilize the experience I have obtained.

Skills:

*Strong Customer Relationships *Scheduling *Public Speaking

*Purchasing *Retail Sales *Vendor Relationships

Education:

West Leyden Township High School, Northlake, IL

Employment History:

Production Supervisor: June 2014 to Present, Servello and Sons, Inc., Orlando, FL

Supervise 3 maintenance crews, at multiple HOA’s and office complexes. Meet with Homeowners, Board Members, and Property Management teams to assure the property is tended to properly, including upgrade enhancements. In addition assist in the Enhancement Department on special projects.

Grounds/Maintenance: November 2013 to June 2014: Westminster Towers, Orlando, FL

Responsible for all grounds maintenance and improvements; planting, pruning, seasonal rotation, and irrigation repairs. In addition, general building maintenance.

Project Manager/Estimator: April 2012 to September 2013: Prestige Nursery Garden Center, Inc., West Chicago, IL/Abbott Tree Care Professionals, Wayne, IL (sister companies)

Meet with residential and commercial clientele, estimate and manage each project, including obtaining materials and running crews. Projects include both maintenance and construction. In addition established and attended trade show venues to produce additional sales.

Operations: May, 2008 to April 2013 (part-time): Pride Lawn Care and More, Kingston, IL

Responsibilities: All landscaping aspects, maintenance, construction, garden market.

Building Maintenance: October, 2008 to May 2009: Depareille, LLC, Genoa, IL

Responsibilities: Maintenance and repair of 15 residential facilities and one public facility, including general carpentry, plumbing, drywall, electrical, and assessing all major appliances throughout for repair and or maintenance. Also, working with village officials to maintain or adhere to village codes. Including, working with trades people regarding major improvements on all properties.

Operations Manager: August, 2005 to May 2008: The Brickman Group Ltd., Elgin, IL

Responsibilities include: running 4-5 crews in Landscape Construction Division, including hardscapes, plant installations and maintenance. Also, handled purchasing of materials, maintenance of equipment, P.O. systems, hiring and dismissal of employees and customer relations. In addition, hauled machinery to sites, and responsible for all aspects of snow removal operations. No Compete agreement expired April, 2012.

Operations Manager: 1996 to 2005 TruGreen Landcare/Church Landscape, Lombard, IL

Duties included the above mentioned. Notable projects includes annual installations at McCormick Place and Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

Certificates: IL Commercial Pesticides Applicators License, CPR and Basic 1st Aid Certified

References

Mindy Clesen- Ron Clesen’s Ornamental Plants, Inc. – 630-***-****

Walt Seyller – WDC Landscapes, Etc – 815-***-****

Larry Vanderhulst – The Brickman Group – 847-***-****

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