Michael Loughney
Chicago
Summary
Proactive professional skilled in maintaining landscape aesthetics through routine inspections and adaptive work plans. Applies effective communication and teamwork to ensure optimal results in project execution. Values reliability and attention to detail in all landscaping tasks.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Groundskeeper
Archdiocese Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2026 - Current
- Maintained landscape aesthetics by performing regular lawn care and weed management.
- Assisted in planting, pruning, and fertilizing plants to enhance overall garden health.
- Operated landscaping equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and safety protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design plans effectively and efficiently.
- Implemented sustainable practices for waste disposal and water usage in landscaping tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of grounds to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions, adjusting work plans as necessary for optimal results.
- Operated various landscaping equipment safely and efficiently, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chainsaws.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by regularly mowing lawns, trimming bushes, and planting flowers.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance on all tools and equipment to ensure peak performance throughout their lifespan.
Courtesy Clerk
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Tinley Park, IL
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product location to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store aisles and checkout areas.
- Provided support during peak hours, ensuring timely customer service delivery.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout the store when needed.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Collected more than [Number] shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Supported cashier operations by efficiently retrieving shopping carts and baskets for customer use.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Assisted elderly or disabled customers with loading groceries into vehicles upon request, demonstrating compassion and care in all interactions.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a well-organized and efficient work area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brother Rice High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Outgoing and friendly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer assistance
- Patience and tolerance
- Flexible schedule
- Cart returns
- Safety awareness
- Effective communication
- Guest greeting
- Store cleaning
- Efficient and courtesy
Timeline
Landscape Groundskeeper
Archdiocese Of Chicago
05.2026 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
11.2025 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Brother Rice High School