JAMES BELL
LANDSCAPER
**** ********** *** *********, ** 21206 ************@*****.*** 443-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to join the Baltimore County Schools Facilities and Grounds team where I can apply my expertise in landscaping, equipment operation and facility upkeep. Dedicated to reliability, teamwork and maintaining high standards of public property care. SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Skilled landscaper with expertise in mowing, trimming, edging and pruning using professional-grade equipment such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and blowers
• Proficient in mulching, planting and general grounds maintenance
• Experienced in snow and ice removal using plows, salt spreader and hand tools
• Hands on experience with heavy equipment such as skid steerers, forklift and dump trailer
WORK EXPERIENCE
T&S Lawncare- Self Employed Owner/Operator (2008-Current)
• Founded and expanded a part-time lawn care business into a successful full-time operation through exceptional service and strong client referrals
• Provide residential and commercial lawncare maintenance services including mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, planting, leaf cleanup and mulching
• Snow and ice removal services
• Operate year round in varied weather conditions
• Manage scheduling, customer communication and billing to 60 customers
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through reliable, prompt and professional services
• Developed hands on experience with basic carpentry, equipment maintenance and repair, as well as safe tool and equipment operation BP Lubricants USA- Manufacturing and Production (1999-2022)
• Inventory control to maintain accurate records for raw materials and finished product using internal tracking systems
• Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to team leader
• Followed company protocols for safety, labeling and storage
• Yard jockey and forklift operator/forklift trainer
• Moved heavy materials, drums and pallets to and from production areas and storage
• Operated a pallet jack and assisted with staging shipments for deliveries
• Maintained a clean and organized loading area to reduce hazards and improve productivity
Box and Save- Stock Clerk (1993-1999)
• Collaborated with team members to stock shelves, freezers and displays with merchandise, ensuring accurate placement and product rotation
• Helped to organize and maintain back stock rooms, to maintain an organized work environment
• Operated electric jack and pallet jack
Baltimore County Rec and Parks- Field Attendant (1990-1993)
• Performed routine maintenance of athletic fields, playgrounds and public park grounds
• Assisted with setup and breakdown for sporting events and recreation programs
• Painted and maintained field markings for baseball, softball, soccer and football according to regulation standards
• Performed trash and debris removal to maintain clean and safe parks EDUCATION
Associate of Arts in General Studies, Dundalk Community College – Dundalk, MD Graduated- 1997
REFERENCES
David Bradley
Supervisor, BP Lubricants USA
Bruce Ostrowski
Operation Manager, BP Lubricants USA
Nick Triantafilos
Customer, T&S Lawncare