Jayvon Hickman
Owner/Operator
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About
Dependable manufacturing and production professional with experience in quality inspection, assembly, welding, food service, and customer service. Known for maintaining high quality standards, working safely, and contributing to efficient team operations in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Owner/Operator - JD Hickman Lawn & Snow Removal - Rock Island, IL
(2025-08)
- Executed routine lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed control, and fertilization for up to 30 residential and commercial properties.
- Operated and maintained commercial-grade landscaping equipment, including zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, and leaf blowers.
- Improved and maintained overall property curb appeal, resulting in a 20% increase in client retention and referral rates.
- Cleared driveways, sidewalks, and commercial parking lots using plow trucks, skid steers, snowblowers, and manual shoveling.
- Applied salt and de-icing agents to walkways and lots, proactively mitigating slip hazards and ensuring client safety during severe winter weather.
- Followed strict safety protocols and weather-monitoring procedures.
Quality Inspector - Ranews Companies - East Moline, IL
(2022-07 - 2025-07)
- Checked materials and finished products to ensure they were compliant with standards.
- Operated hand tools as required to complete manufacturing process.
- Prepared products for domestic or international shipping.
- Placed products into containers and loaded containers on skids.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work environment.
Assembly Line - Ranews Companies - East Moline, IL
(2021-03 - 2022-07)
- Fit parts together in accordance with prescribed instructions and quality standards.
- Secured and maintained correct component parts and supplies required for the operation.
- Checked materials and finished products to ensure they were compliant with standards.
- Operated hand tools as required to complete assembly process.
Prep Cook - Modern Woodmen Park - Davenport, IA
(2017-04 - 2017-10)
- Prepared and cooked food according to customer order.
- Operated large volume cooking equipment including grills, deep fryers, etc.
- Washed, peeled, cut, and prepared food for park patrons.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas.
Education
Certificate - Class A CDL - 160 Driving Academy
Certificate - Welding - Black Hawk College
High School Diploma - Rock Island High School
