Martin Zavala
Grayslake
Summary
Dynamic landscaper with expertise in equipment operation and plant maintenance, honed at Goldenwoods Landscaping. Proven ability to enhance aesthetic appeal and promote healthy growth through effective techniques. Collaborative team player with a strong focus on quality control and adaptability, consistently achieving project goals and improving efficiency in diverse environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Goldenwoods Landscaping
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated landscaping equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency during all tasks.
- Assisted in planting and maintaining flower beds, shrubs, and trees to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Learned and applied proper techniques for pruning and trimming plants to promote healthy growth.
- Maintained tools and equipment, performing routine checks to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Supported soil preparation processes, including aeration and fertilization, enhancing plant health and growth.
- Adapted quickly to changing project demands while maintaining quality standards in all landscaping tasks.
Warehouse Worker
Tyson Foods
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately sorting, labeling, and tracking products.
- Conducted routine safety inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in material handling procedures.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Warehouse Worker
Abbott
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Participated in team meetings to discuss workflow challenges and propose actionable solutions.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
Warehouse Worker
MRK Industries
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mundelein High School
Mundelein, IL06-2017
Skills
- Landscaping techniques
- Equipment operation
- Plant maintenance
- Soil preparation
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Lawn care
- Physically fit
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Landscaper
Goldenwoods Landscaping
03.2025 - 11.2025
Warehouse Worker
Tyson Foods
05.2023 - 11.2024
Warehouse Worker
Abbott
01.2022 - 11.2022
Warehouse Worker
MRK Industries
03.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Mundelein High School