James Hays
Pleasant Hill,MO
Summary
Diligent Landscape specialist with strong background in landscape design and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance outdoor spaces through innovative design and sustainable practices. Demonstrated proficiency in plant care and soil management, ensuring healthy and vibrant landscapes.
Experienced with customer relationship management, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. Utilizes persuasive communication techniques to drive sales and foster customer loyalty. Track record of effectively collaborating with team members to achieve sales objectives and maintain positive store environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
As You Like It Landscaping
04.2019 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Designed and installed custom landscape features to meet clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Door to Door Salesman
Royal Roofing and Solar
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Achieved high levels of customer trust by maintaining professionalism at all times during interactions with prospects at their homes or businesses.
- Implemented creative approaches when facing objections, ultimately overcoming barriers to secure successful transactions consistently.
- Demonstrated resilience and perseverance by continuing to pursue leads despite facing challenges or setbacks, maintaining a positive attitude throughout the sales process.
- Traveled by foot or automobile to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
- Completed 5 follow up appointments or calls each week to connect with warm leads.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Park University
Parkville, MO05-2026
Associate of Arts - Business
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS05-2024
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Hill High School
Pleasant Hill, MO05.2022
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Executing Given Directions
- Customer service
- Work ethic and integrity
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Jobsite safety
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
Timeline
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Home Depot
12.2024 - 05.2025
Door to Door Salesman
Royal Roofing and Solar
05.2022 - 08.2022
Landscaper
As You Like It Landscaping
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Park University
Associate of Arts - Business
Fort Scott Community College
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Hill High School
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