Kristen Hargrave
Baton Rouge
Summary
My objective is to secure a position with a company that I can advance and grow with professionally.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ground-man/Equipment Operator
Jason's Tree Service
Baton Rouge
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Assisting the tree climber, using various hand and power tools.
- Cleaned, maintained and inspected chainsaw's on a daily basis before each shift.
- Cleared brush from areas where trees were being prepared for removal.
- Limbed and pruned a variety of tree species.
- Stacked sheared trees onto trailers and trimmed loads to prevent dropping trash on highways.
- Monitored machine functions to ensure accuracy during operation.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in accordance with company policies.
- Manually loaded and unloaded material from skid steers when necessary.
- Checked hydraulic hoses for leaks or damage prior to starting operations.
- Used tools, equipment and winches to lift, move and bunch logs.
- Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from area.
- Loaded trailers with skid steer
Stable Hand/ Lawn Care
Self-employed
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed errands such as picking hay and feed, loading and unloading.
- Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit them to specific horses.
- Fed, groomed and exercised horses daily.
- Raked, mucked and swept stables.
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
- Maintained multiple yards including mowing and weed-eating.
- Executed and performed planting, transplanting, watering, and fertilizing.
Laborer And Clerical Assistant
Turner Industries Group LLC
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, and basic hand tools.
- Conducted hydrostatic water testing.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Assumed general clerical tasks independently as well as under guidance.
- Performed clerical duties, including typing, answering phones and completing forms.
- Managed records and data transfer, ensuring traceability and improving operations through automated systems.
- Maintained records of material flow, compiling and organizing related data.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
- Reviewed time sheets, prepared attendance reports and processed payroll for office staff.
- Composed sensitive, confidential reports and documentation.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
Retail Sales Associate
Tom Waters Boots Clothes And Optical
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Stocked merchandise, labeling items in clear fashion and preparing attractive displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
- Completed setup, breakdown and product preparation for promotional displays and in-store demonstrations.
- Folded and arranged garments in attractive displays.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Assisted customers with selecting and customizing available items based on individual requirements.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
- Engaged customers warmly and provided immediate and dedicated assistance.
Education
Live Oak High School
Watson, LA2011
Class A CDL
Coastal Truck Driving School
Farrier
Casey And Sons Horseshoeing School
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Analytical thinking
- Organization
- Customer service
- Management of product and materials
- Merchandising
- Equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Ground-man/Equipment Operator
Jason's Tree Service
08.2018 - 08.2024
Stable Hand/ Lawn Care
Self-employed
01.2018 - 01.2019
Laborer And Clerical Assistant
Turner Industries Group LLC
08.2014 - 08.2017
Retail Sales Associate
Tom Waters Boots Clothes And Optical
08.2012 - 08.2014
Live Oak High School
Class A CDL
Coastal Truck Driving School
Farrier
Casey And Sons Horseshoeing School