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Adam Steckly

Morton Grove

Summary

Dedicated and versatile professional with experience in investment operations, financial services, and landscape installation and maintenance. Skilled in managing client relationships, coordinating operational processes, and delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining accuracy in fast-paced environments. Hands-on experience in landscape design, property maintenance, hardscape installation, lawn care, and commercial snow removal, with a strong commitment to quality workmanship and safety. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a dependable work ethic, with the ability to lead projects, build lasting relationships, and consistently exceed expectations across both financial and field operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Landscaper and Snowplow Removal

Viland Landscaping and Design
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - Current

• Installed and maintained residential and commercial landscapes, including planting,

mulching, edging, and seasonal cleanups.

• Operated commercial landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.

• Performed lawn maintenance, trimming, pruning, and landscape enhancements.

• Installed paver, stone, and hardscape features.

• Operated snowplows and snow removal equipment during winter months.

• Worked effectively with crews to complete projects safely and on schedule

• Installed and maintained residential and commercial landscapes, including planting,

mulching, edging, and seasonal cleanups.

• Operated commercial landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.

• Performed lawn maintenance, trimming, pruning, and landscape enhancements.

• Installed paver, stone, and hardscape features.

• Operated snowplows and snow removal equipment during winter months.

• Worked effectively with crews to complete projects safely and on schedule

Investment Operations

Northwestern Mutual
Vernon Hills, IL
11.2021 - Current
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
  • Met with service providers to evaluate offerings and pricing structures.
  • Attended and participated in industry events.
  • Use of everyday applications such as Slack, Ring-Central/Skype, CRM, NetX360, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Applications and Systems
  • Identified client financial goals and risk tolerance to recommend Retirement products, Investments, and College 529 Plans
  • Communicated with existing and prospective clients to identify financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
  • Attended internal and external partner sessions to gain financial product knowledge.
  • Assisted clients with planning for and funding retirements using mutual funds and other strategies.
  • Evaluated investment materials to develop financial recommendations, fulfill customer needs and predict favorable investments.

Barista

Starbucks
Skokie, IL
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Provided in-depth information to customers on beverage preparation and offered samples of latest brews.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Educated coworkers and customers about new products.
  • Trained new employees in groups and in one-on-one scenarios.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Upsold specialty items with beverages, increasing store sales.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.

Manager

Culvers
Morton Grove, IL
11.2016 - 03.2021
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maine East
Park Ridge, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Planning for retirement
  • Advising on investments
  • Mutual funds understanding
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Landscape Installation & Maintenance
  • Plant and Tree Installation
  • Lawn Care
  • Tree Cutting and removal
  • Snow Plowing & Snow Removal
  • Garden Bed building
  • Equipment Operation
  • Irrigation Basics
  • Property Maintenance
  • Computer skills
  • Managing wealth
  • Increasing savings
  • Microsoft Office
  • Decision-making
  • People skills
  • Education funds
  • Stock market understanding
  • Up-to-date market knowledge

Certification

  • Illinois Life Insurance Producer License
  • Illinois Accident & Health Insurance Producer License

Timeline

Landscaper and Snowplow Removal

Viland Landscaping and Design
06.2023 - Current

Investment Operations

Northwestern Mutual
11.2021 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
11.2021 - 03.2022

Manager

Culvers
11.2016 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Maine East
Adam Steckly