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Jerall Nicholas

Frederiksyed,VI

Summary

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in the trucking and landscaping industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful individuals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Trucking and Landscaping Business Owner

Jay's Empire Services, LLC
02.2018 - Current
  • Prepare and update employees' daily work schedules and resolve delivery problems.
  • Direct activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.


  • Organize records of vehicles, schedules and complete orders.
  • Research distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Learn and remain updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
  • Study market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversee business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Provide outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.


  • Perform upkeep of existing landscaping by pruning, trimming, weeding, and gardening. Complete all jobs within allotted times.
  • Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals to meet client requirements.
  • Experience operating a backhoe, sod cutter, tiller, zero turn and other landscaping machinery with care taken to use appropriate PPE.
  • Maintain profitability by sourcing cost-effective raw materials.

Lifeguard

Department Of Sports Parks And Recreation
07.2007 - 09.2018


  • Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent, recognize and manage accidents in and around the swimming pool.
  • Ensures a positive experience for patrons.
  • Maintains pool facility including water quality.
  • Keeps aquatic facilities clean.
  • Maintain accurate records of pool use and chemical levels.
  • Perform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents.


Education

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Educational Complex
St. Croix USVI
06.1999

Skills

  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Issue Resolution
  • Employee Training
  • Business Planning
  • Risk Mitigation and Management
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Incident Response
  • Attention to Detail
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Start-Up Operations
  • Driven and Determined
  • Policies and Procedures Development
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Trucking and Landscaping Business Owner

Jay's Empire Services, LLC
02.2018 - Current

Lifeguard

Department Of Sports Parks And Recreation
07.2007 - 09.2018

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Educational Complex
Jerall Nicholas