Experience
Sergio's Landscaping Indio, CA
Landscaping Designs 01/2023 - Present
Self Employed as a Landscaper, Turf Installation Services. Responsible for generating leads from previous customers. Worked with various General Contractors and Landscape Designers, Landscape Companies and Pool Companies. Barry's Turf Services Palm Desert, CA
Supervisor, Customer Service 07/2014 - 12/2022
Responsible for Synthetic Turf Installations, Duties Included removal of grass by using sod cutter, capping or redirecting irrigation away from turf installation areas. Leveling, grading and compacting of class 2 base. Installation of weed barrier fabric, measuring turf areas, laying and stretching of synthetic turf then nailing down turf. Applying sand infill, then brushing/grooming up turf. Clean up process then followed. Back Nine Greens Palm Desert, CA
Synthetic Turf Installer 03/2010 - 06/2014
Duties include the installation of Synthetic Turf, removal of prior grass or tear down of landscaping design. Grading, leveling and compaction of class 2 base. Measuring turf areas and installation of turf by stretching and nailing turf down, using infill with silica sand, bruising of turf soon followed.
Fiesta Ford Indio Hills, CA
Sales Representative 06/2007 - 07/2009
Assisted potential customers in selecting a vehicle that benefited their preferences and financial needs and appraised customers trade in vehicles. Customer follow up to ensure satisfaction and repeat business, maintained Ford Master Certification on all vehicles and automotive products. Dodge City La Quinta, CA
Sales Representative 11/2002 - 06/2007
Conducted sales process with customers that were interested in purchasing a vehicle, interviewed applicants and requested specific information for loan application. Duties included, test driving vehicles with clients, preparing credit application, appraisal of customer trade INS, negotiation of price and monthly payment. Valley View Elementary School Coachella, CA
Teacher 09/1997 - 06/2002
Developed and implemented daily and multi subject Lesson Plans for 4th grade, administered testing, tracked and analyzed student and class performance. Created a positive learning atmosphere, through sensitivity to students strengths and personal learning styles. Conducted group and individual reading, math and writing activities. Conducted Teacher/ Parent conferences.
Skills
Communication skills, Customer service, Bilingual, Classroom experience, Experience working with students, Negotiation Education
California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Psychology and Ethnic Studies 06/1997
Bachelor of Arts in the field of Psychology
Languages
Spanish
Sergio Meraz
760-***-**** **************@*****.*** Indio, California