Michael Galati

***** ********** **., ******* ** *3004

Cell: 805-***-****

aculxy@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am a "can do" person and enjoy new challenges. I undertake a task with the utmost discipline to

produce the highest yield in the least amount of time, yet all the while maintaining relationships.

I lead by example. Always asking others to do what I have done or will do.

Skills

*Strong work ethic

*Trained in boom truck operation

*Expert in operating power equipment (tractor) and hand tools

*Directed/instructed large and small crews

*Excellent daily planner

*Controlled weed abatement of fields and fence lines

*Ordered trade supplies and tools

*Maintained quality control inventory of power and hand tools

*Repaired/ installed sprinkler lines, heads, valves

Accomplishments

Project Planning

Provided cost estimation, and other support services to line staff

Training

Provided vision and direction of large crews on projects; also trained crews on equipment

safety and grounds keeping methodology.

Documentation

Reported and documented unsafe riding mowers and contacted agencies to facilitate equipment repair

Equipment Maintenance

Performed routine maintenance on equipment

Maintained high safety standards of power and hand tools

Inventory Control

Restocked and organized ground shop supplies and equipment and implemented a running inventory log of all equipment on hand.

Supervision

Provided trained workers and the skills to perform grounds keeping duties to the highest standards.

Michael Galati

EXPERIENCE

Ventura Youth Correctional Facility, Camarillo, CA November 2006 to April 2014

LEAD GROUNDS KEEPER

*Worked to maintain an appealing professional appearance of bushes, and hedges and flower beds

*Operated all State grounds keeping vehicles and power equipment; all riding and walk behind mowers, edger's, weed eaters, blowers, pruning saws, large commercial and backpack sprayers.

*Maintained upkeep of flower beds and bushes by trimming, weeding, and blowing clean all areas to present a clean professional appearance.

*Sprinkler valve and sprinkler head and sprinkler line installation and repair

*Ordered/maintained power equipment, trade supplies, and flowers

*Accomplished soil sterilization and sod installation, stump grinding and removal

*Proficient in the use of chemicals and fertilizers

*I am a State certified forklift driver

K Mart, Camarillo, CA May 2006 to November 2006

Associate--Managed the Garden Shop

*Maintained a positive, professional demeanor with the public and staff.

*Gained valuable "hands on" experience regarding the retail sided of the grounds keeping industry

*Assisted home owners in proper selection of tools, fertilizers, soil types, and soil amendments

*Operated cash register and maintained accurate inventory records.

Bea's Blessing, Ventura County, CA January 2003 to December 2005

Grounds keeping -- Personal part-time business

*Manicured established lawns and flower beds via typical grounds keeping practices

*Utilized common power equipment and hand tools.

*Maintained the trimming of bushes, trees, and hedges

*Crafted sod installation and sprinkler repair

*Managed residential gopher maintenance

*Maintained accurate expense and mileage records for tax purposes

ARC--Association for Retarded Citizens, Ventura, CA May 2001 to November 2005

Grounds keeper and Counselor

*I wore different hats in the ARC system. As a grounds keeper at the Air National Guard Base in Oxnard, my responsibilities included most of the skills previously listed and with that came the opportunity to teach basic grounds keeping skills to the developmentally disabled.

*As a counselor on the living units, I directed those on my case load to Social Services. When needed Social Security, Housing, and Mental Health. Furthermore, I aided the disabled in housekeeping duties, personal hygiene skills, budget and food planning and preparation. This enabled them for semi-independent living after the completion of the program.

Education and Training

Golden Gate Seminary – Masters Degree

California State University Northridge -- Bachelor of Science Degree

Moorpark College – Associates Degree

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