Brett Bell

Versatile Crew Leader with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Skilled and Committed Crew Leader delivering quality service and maintaining high levels of satisfaction. Reliable and experienced with proven success in completing construction projects on time and within budget.

Director of Facilities & Grounds Maintenance at Clemson University's Youth Learning Institute (2024-03 – 2024-11)

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime
• Managed inventory of spare parts and supplies, ensuring availability for timely repairs and minimizing equipment downtime
• Maintained accurate records of all completed maintenance tasks including dates, materials used, labor hours spent etc
• Performed routine maintenance tasks, including inspecting equipment, troubleshooting issues, and repairing or replacing faulty components
• Implemented preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and longevity of machinery and equipment
• Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs made, parts used, and costs incurred
• Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards or areas in need of repair or improvement
• Performed routine maintenance and upkeep of grounds, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and planting flowers
• Operated various landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers to ensure a well-maintained appearance
• Assisted in the installation of irrigation systems to provide proper watering for plants and grass
• Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale landscaping projects within specified deadlines
• Operated heavy machinery such as tractors or excavators for land grading or excavation tasks

Crew Leader at Lawn & Irrigation Solutions (2017-03 – 2024-03)

• Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
• Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
• Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
• Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.

Infantry Fire Team Leader at United States Marine Corps (2010-02 – 2014-07)

(Deployed to Afghanistan 2011)

• Responsible for the indirect fire in support of the frontline as well as the tactical employment of a variety of weapons.
• Reaching out to the local population to create strong cohesion by supplying them with water, food and first aid.
• Performed patrol base security while in a combat zone.
• Completed both vehicle mounted and foot based security In combat zones.
• Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
• Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
• Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to instill discipline and unity.
• Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
• Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.

Diploma – United States Marine Corps (2010-02 – 2014-07)

Diploma in Upper secondary education – Pickens High School (2008-06)