*** **** **** **. #** Thomas S. Klimo
Norwalk, CT 06854
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position which will demonstrate the use of a wide variety
of skills including hard work, leadership, and dedication, while
effectively adding value to the company.
EMPLOYEMENT EXPERIENCE
Tuff Lawn, Inc. Norwalk, CT
March 2002-November 2005; July 2010-Present
Tuff Lawn Services; Fairfield County Tick Control
Fully Licensed Applicator
. Licensed by the Department of Environmental Protection
throughout the State of Connecticut.
. Responsibilities include applying pesticides, herbicides,
fungicides, etc. to improve and maintain safe and healthy lawns.
. Utilize any efforts necessary to achieve the highest level of
customer satisfaction, including follow-up visits and
reapplication of required chemicals.
. Monitor daily preparation and clean-up to ensure obedience of
strict environmental guidelines.
Crew Leader
. In charge of daily routes, assistants, safety of the crew, and
customer satisfaction.
. Manage multiple Lawn Care Assistants to complete all scheduled
processes on a daily basis.
. Responsible for training new crew members
. Oversee the safety the team and the environment, especially when
handling hazardous materials.
Lawn Care Professional
. Responsible for ensuring quality control and customer
satisfaction.
. Handled all necessary paperwork including customer invoices and
inventory of multiple chemicals.
. Bridged communication between the office and customers,
including complaints, praise, and special customer requests.
Equipment Maintenance
. Oversee routine upkeep and repairs on various machines.
. Handled emergency repairs as needed.
UPS Norwalk, CT
September 1999-March 2002
Unit Supervisor
. Responsible for a team of ten handlers and eighteen trucks each
day.
. Trained new handlers and loaders.
. Assisted in improving operations in Norwalk, resulting in
maximum efficiency.
. Developed a new chart system to improve team organization and
minimize loading errors.
Pre-loader
. Responsible for loading three trucks in a timely, efficient, and
organized way.
Package Handler
. Worked on a team to sort packages for pickups and deliveries.
EDUCATION
Lanier Technical Institute Fire Fighter, EMT Oakwood, Georgia
Gainesville High School Gainesville, Georgia
ACTIVITIES / SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Internet research
. Experience in automotive maintenance, detailing, and repairs.
. Regularly volunteer with local animal shelters.