David Hicks
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OBJECTIVE
My goal everyday is to meet the standards of my company and to always strive to be the best supervisor I can be. I have been a leader in my own work and can lead crews in the same direction. I always expect my final product to be top notch and will do my best to achieve that.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
My major accomplishments have been lead trainer for stitchers. I also was a trainer for six years in the stretch therapy program at Brown Printing. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
TRINITY SOLAR Jan 3, 2011 to July 15, 2016
Freehold, Nj
JOB DUTIES: I nstaller
Laid out and designed solar systems on commercial buildings, installed piping, wiring and solar panels. As well as inspection technician where my duties were to make corrections to allow solar systems to pass final inspection by town officials. Salary: $20/hour
VERTIS COMMUNICATIONS Feb 2008 to July 2010
Dayton, Nj
JOB DUTIES: Shift Supervisor/ Lead Operator
I ran the production floor and was in charge of 3 machines and a crew of 20 35 people. We inserted newspapers here and I would have to stay ahead of production needs in order to move some production from machine to machine to keep the work flow constant. I also did mechanical repairs during production runs. Machines were SLS 1000 16 2. Salary: $24/hour
GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS April 2006 to Feb 2008
East Brunswick, Nj
JOB DUTIES: Night Shift Supervisor
I supervised 15 employees per night depending upon work load. I can and will do hands on maintenance. I believe in preventive maintenance and will do my best to achieve this on a weekly basis. I report directly to my superior and inform them of concerns I have and discuss staffing. I operated a SLS 1000 12 2 and a SLS 1000 6 1. As well as a Kodak/Scitex 5120 printer.
Salary: $23/hour
BROWN PRINTING Sept 1986 to April 2006
East Greenville, Pa
JOB DUTIES: Lead Machine Operator and Trainer
I started out in the pressroom as a jogger and rolltender (Butler and Meg. Rollstands). As well as a folder man and support person. I then moved to the finishing department (bindery). Here is a list of the equipment that I have operated and the years of experience I have on them. Salary: $19.75/hour
Sitma Poly Bagger 15 years Tippers 10 years
Burhs Poly Bagger 3 years Itoh Cutter 15 years
Muller Martini Stitcher 12 years Harris 855 Stitcher 5 years Harris FG Stitcher 5 years Harris SP 1100 Stitcher 1 year Cheshire Mailer 15 years Machtronic Mailer 15 years Dot Whacker 5 years Scitex Printer 10 years
Video Jet Printer 15 years Print Pro Printer 3 years EDUCATION
William Allen High
Allentown, Pa Major: Architectural Drafting
GPA: 3.4 Diploma: Recieved in 1975
Landscape Business Experience and Achievements
River Valley Nursery 1997 2001
Asbury, NJ
While there, I operated a John Deere Backhoe, Case skid steer, and all kinds of mowing machinery. When I wasn’t on a machine, I was either planting trees and shrubs, trimming, or digging them out and preparing them for ship out. I also did plenty of landscape jobs off the farm where I learned how to design and plant new landscape material with a nice mix of size, color, and shape.
Salary: $10/hour
Hicks Plant & Garden Maintenance
In 2001 my wife and I started our own small landscaping business. We accept and complete all types of residential and commercial landscape jobs and all types of fence installment and repair. Here is a list of past and present clients... Commercial: Residential:
Pizza Hut ( 11 Stores): 2003 2009
Spring Cleanup and Property Maintenance
John Moscotta: 2008 2016
Landscape design and lawn care
Ruby Tuesday (2 Stores): 2006 2009
Spring Cleanup and Property Maintenance
Jim Piperato: 2006 2016
Garden design and lawn care
Mcdonalds (2 Stores): 2008 2011
Spring Cleanup and Property Maintenance
Dr.Yogesh Viroja: 2014
Redesign and cleanup of garden beds
Spoilers Auto Spa: 2008 2011
Spring Cleanup and Property Maintenance
Scott Innards: 2008 2016
Spring Cleanup and mulch
KFC: 2014
Total redesign and replant
Bob Kelly: 2009 2016
Spring Cleanup and mulch
Kelly Nissan: 2008 2016
Spring and Fall Cleanups, designed all
islands in front of property for their grand
opening
Rob and Kevin Mcgee: 2008 2013
Spring Cleanup, mulch, and lawn care
Alpha Vet Clinic: 2001 2016
Spring Cleanup and Property Maintenance
Dave Sayak: 2004 2009
Total redesign and replant landscape and
lawn care
There are numerous more residential clients that are satisfied customers and still call me to complete a project for them when the need arises.
SKILLS
Mechanically inclined. I can and will use all types of tools. Equipment I can operate... Backhoe(John Deere), Skid Steer(Case), Ditch Witch, Bobcat Loaders, Farm Tractors(Ford Masseys), Kubota Track Hoe, and all types of mowing machinery including zero turn mowers.
INTEREST
Fishing in both freshwater and salt, some hunting, and landscaping. KEYWORD SUMMARY
I know I can be a great asset to your company. My past experience speaks for itself. I am self motivated and have a landscaping business on the side. I know what I like to give my customers and fully understand perfection in the finishing business. I am a team player and will do whatever it takes to get the job done correctly and efficiently.