John Zampedri
Erie
Summary
Accomplished Asphalt Paving Foreman with a strong history of effective project management and quality assurance at Gerlach's Garden & Power Equipment Center Inc. Expertise in equipment operation and traffic management leads to timely project execution and a commitment to safety and collaboration. Aims to elevate customer service and streamline operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Paving Foreman
Gerlach's Garden & Power Equipment Center Inc -
Erie
03.2022 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving equipment malfunction or injury onsite.
- Directed traffic by placing barricades and cones around work areas.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Confirmed that final product met customer expectations by conducting a thorough inspection at completion of job.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Adhered to all local building codes while performing asphalt paving operations.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Resolved disputes between employees or contractors regarding quality or quantity of work performed.
- Performed layout of asphalt paving jobs using survey stakes, grade rods, levels, string lines and transits.
- Troubleshot problems related to asphalt paving operations including drainage issues, erosion control measures and surface finish concerns.
- Created detailed reports summarizing completed tasks, materials used and hours worked per day.
- Directed personnel in the safe operation of construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, pavers, rollers and other power tools.
- Ordered additional materials when needed in order to keep projects running smoothly.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Ensured that proper materials were used in accordance with project plans and specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production rates for labor and material costs associated with each job site.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding proper installation techniques for asphalt paving applications.
- Followed up with customers after completion of jobs to ensure satisfaction with results.
- Monitored progress of work crews to ensure compliance with job requirements.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with the crew to ensure that all operations were conducted safely and efficiently.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Trained employees on work standards and company procedures.
Landscape Foreman
AR Landscaping & Construction
Erie
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Organized and scheduled crews for efficient completion of projects.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Reviewed contracts and project requirements to determine service, equipment and personnel needs.
- Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Designed layouts for projects according to client budgets, desires and available space.
- Monitored job site safety and work quality of landscaping projects.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Guided lawn service team members in proper application of lawn fertilizers and insecticides.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Created plans for new landscape designs based on customer needs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised completion.
- Conducted training sessions with crew members on safe operation of machinery and tools used in landscaping operations.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
- Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
- Performed regular inspections on completed projects ensuring they meet specifications set forth in contracts signed with clients.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of interrelated tasks necessary for completing projects.
- Planned layout design for each project taking into account factors such as drainage, elevation changes, lighting requirements.
- Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service relations.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Met with clients to discuss landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Analyzed soil conditions before beginning any landscape project to determine best course of action.
Education
Completed To 11th Grade -
Central High School
Bridgeport06-1991
Skills
- Asphalt paving and quality control
- Project management
- Equipment operation
- Traffic management
- Construction safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Asphalt Paving Foreman
Gerlach's Garden & Power Equipment Center Inc -
03.2022 - Current
Landscape Foreman
AR Landscaping & Construction
06.2016 - 01.2022
Completed To 11th Grade -
Central High School
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