Anthony (Tony) Melendez
Montrose,MN
Summary
Driven leader with a strong background in guiding teams to achieve objectives through focus and compassion. Excels in developing efficient processes, to ensure safe responsible completion of organizational targets. Known for an inclusive approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Scott's Lawn Care
05.2014 - Current
- Manage all operations of 5 managers overseeing 30-40 field employees across 4 growing season divisions and 2 winter season divisions.
- Maintain relations with suppliers of agriculture products, equipment, parts, etc.
- Maintain employee licensing and education standards and overall compliance with local, state and federal pesticide agencies.
- Manage high stress snow operations to complete services for all clientele in a timely manner amongst all routes.
- Lead and participate in Jeffrey Scott Leadership training including Leaders Edge and Driven to Win.
- Lead and organize company and division meetings in both English and Spanish.
- Resolve workplace conflicts in a fair and timely manner.
- Expand divisions to include ensure diversity and inclusion from different communities.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Service Technician
Guardian Pest Solutions
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Kept work spaces, routes and service vehicle organized and efficient.
- Helped other technicians with apartment complex inspections and bed bug heat treatment setup and tear down.
- Maintained pesticide licensing, safety and regulations while making applications.
Foreman
Scott's Lawn Care
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Operated a commercial and residential lawn mowing crew providing weekly service to customers.
- Applied fertilizer and weed control products in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.
- Provide snow removal services to customers in a timely manner.
Lead Applicator/Regional Manager
Village Green
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed all snow operations for the Twin Cities west metro clientele.
- Communicated with staff and sub contractors regarding start times and snow operations.
- Assisted in safe snow removal operations and equipment refueling and maintenance.
- Safely made bare ground weed control applications to the St. Paul Park oil refinery while keeping application tracking up to date to ensure efficiency.
- Held meetings with application product suppliers regarding product needs, safety and application.
- Trained new applicators on how to perform applications in accordance to regulations.
Foreman
Prescription Landscape
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed a large 4 person commercial lawn mowing crew in daily operations while mowing properties for a weekly mow route.
- Applied non-selective weed control products where necessary while managing mow services.
- Trained new hires on lawn mowing operations.
- Applied ice and snow removal products after snow removal operations.
Education
Some College - Social Studies
Principia College
Elsah, IL01-2006
Diploma -
Armstrong High School
Plymouth, MN06-2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Performance Monitoring
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
Certification
Pesticide Applicators License Minnesota Department of Agriculture January 2023
Categories A, E, L, P, and Master Structural
Driver's License Minnesota Department of Transportation April 2023
Valid Class D
Commercial Driver Medical Certificate Minnesota Department of Transportation June 2023
Languages
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Service Autopilot
Samsara GPS
Timeline
Operations Manager
Scott's Lawn Care
05.2014 - Current
Service Technician
Guardian Pest Solutions
03.2013 - 05.2014
Foreman
Scott's Lawn Care
06.2012 - 03.2013
Lead Applicator/Regional Manager
Village Green
06.2010 - 06.2012
Foreman
Prescription Landscape
04.2008 - 06.2010
Pesticide Applicators License Minnesota Department of Agriculture January 2023
Categories A, E, L, P, and Master Structural
Driver's License Minnesota Department of Transportation April 2023
Valid Class D
Commercial Driver Medical Certificate Minnesota Department of Transportation June 2023
Some College - Social Studies
Principia College
Diploma -
Armstrong High School
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