James Peterson
*************@*****.*** / 224-***-**** / Vernon Hills, ILLINOIS 60061 Summary
High-performing area lead with over 8 years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experience
Kilcoy Global Foods - Area Lead
Mundelein, IL
uthermark and sons - Landscape Laborer
Chicago Heights, IL
Skills
Education and Training
04/2002
West Aurora High Schoool
Aurora, IL
GED
Supervised and directed a team of employees to ensure quality customer service, accurate ordering, and timely delivery of products.
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Monitored inventory levels, identified discrepancies, and reported them to management.
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Trained new hires on company policies and procedures related to their job duties.
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Facilitated daily meetings with staff members to discuss tasks and progress updates.
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Collaborated with other departments on cross-functional projects and initiatives.
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Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
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● Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities. Assisted with the preparation of soil beds for planting by tilling, leveling and raking.
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Maintained landscaped areas by weeding, pruning, trimming and edging.
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Transported tools, materials and equipment to job sites using company vehicles.
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● Operated tractors, mowers and other heavy equipment used in
● Attention to Detail
● Leadership Skills
● Team Leadership
● Staffing Oversight
landscape maintenance.
● Applied fertilizers and pesticides following safety procedures.
● Planted trees, shrubs and flowers according to design plans. Performed regular lawn care tasks such as mowing, aerating and overseeding.
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Built fences using a variety of materials such as wood, metal or vinyl panels.
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● Removed debris from work sites after completion of projects.