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.
