Johnnie Whitaker
Fairfax
Summary
Experienced with comprehensive lawn care techniques, including mowing, edging, and fertilization. Uses advanced methods and equipment to maintain healthy and aesthetically pleasing lawns. Knowledge of plant health and pest management ensures sustainable and beautiful landscapes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Care Specialist
NuLeaf Lawn Care
Lorton, VA
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to control weeds, pests, and diseases in lawns
- Operated and maintained various lawn care equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and sprayers
- Identified common lawn issues such as brown patches or bare spots and implemented appropriate solutions for repair or reseeding
- Collaborated with clients to understand their specific lawn care needs and preferences
- Provided recommendations on proper watering schedules and techniques for optimal grass health
- Managed a portfolio of residential properties by scheduling regular visits for lawn maintenance services
- Maintained accurate records of work performed including dates of service, materials used, and customer feedback
- Responded promptly to client inquiries or concerns regarding lawn care services provided
- Ensured compliance with local regulations related to the use of chemicals in lawn care operations
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete larger projects within designated timeframes
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay updated on the latest trends in lawn care techniques and products
Lawn Care Specialist
TruGreen
Lorton, VA
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Administer timely lawn applications
- Diagnose and correct customer problems through service calls and other communications
- Recommend and sell products and service information to new and existing customers, resulting in growth of our customer base
- Complete production reports, new sales forms, customer invoice forms, daily vehicle inspection report, and cancel/skip notices
- Read maps to complete large commercial properties
Spray Technician
ProGlaze Resurfacing
Waldorf, MD
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
- Select paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified colored charts.
- Mix paints to match color specifications or bathrooms original colors, then stir and thin the paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
- Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness.
- Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks and correct their causes.
- Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
- Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
- Allow the sprayed product to dry and touch up any missed spots.
- Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams
- Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied
Yard Associate
Xylem
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
- Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
- Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
- Load and unload ship cargo, using winches or other hoisting devices.
- Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
- Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
- Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
Warehouse Associate
MakeSpace
Washington, DC
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or record keeping purposes.
- Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
- Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins
- Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
- Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
Laborer/Helper
Miller & Long Construction
Bethesda, MD
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
- Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed
- Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasters, or masons
- Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools
- Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saw, hammers, nails, or bolts
- Smooth or finish freshly poured cement, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools
Education
High school - General Studies
TC Williams
Alexandria, VA06-2012
GED - undefined
TC Williams
Alexandria, VASkills
- Garden bed maintenance
- Debris disposal
- Weed management
- Mowing techniques
- Plant identification
- Aeration techniques
- Fertilization techniques
- Mulching techniques
- Trimming and weeding
- Weeding and edging
- Residential landscaping
- Commercial landscaping
- Route management
- Lawn aeration
Certification
Pesticide Spray License, 2020-03-01, 2023-04-01
Timeline
Lawn Care Specialist
NuLeaf Lawn Care
05.2023 - 11.2025
Lawn Care Specialist
TruGreen
03.2019 - 04.2024
Warehouse Associate
MakeSpace
03.2018 - 11.2018
Yard Associate
Xylem
01.2018 - 01.2019
Laborer/Helper
Miller & Long Construction
06.2016 - 06.2018
Spray Technician
ProGlaze Resurfacing
01.2015 - 03.2020
GED - undefined
TC Williams
High school - General Studies
TC Williams