Ricardo Monteverde
Tucson
Summary
Dynamic Owner/Operator at RM Yard Care with a proven track record in personnel management and safety compliance. Expert in tree pruning and landscape equipment operation, ensuring high-quality results. Recognized for maintaining a clean driving record and demonstrating strong work ethic, contributing to zero accidents and enhanced operational efficiency.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Commercial driving] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
RM Yard Care
06.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Tree Trimmer
Branching Out Tree Service Tucson
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders, and saw teeth.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Assisted with removal of hazardous trees, safely cutting limbs and removing trunks.
General Laborer
Wallconstruction
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Cook
Northwest Medical Center
2018 - 2023
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook
Tucson Medical Center
2005 - 2018
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
No Degree - Commercial Driving Training
Southwest Truck Driving School
Tucson, AZ01-2025
GED -
El Rio Adult Education
Tucson, AZ01-2008
Skills
- Sales negotiation
- DOT compliance
- Personnel management
- Negotiation
- Tree pruning
- Shrubbery trimming
- Using hand tools
- Tree removal
- Landscape equipment operation
- Commercial driving
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle maintenance and inspection
- Load securement
- Strong work ethic
- Clean driving record
- Air brake systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driver's license
- Safety compliance
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Pallet jack proficiency
Certification
- Licensed CDL - [1 month]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Tree Trimmer
Branching Out Tree Service Tucson
02.2024 - 06.2024
General Laborer
Wallconstruction
05.2023 - 01.2024
Owner/Operator
RM Yard Care
06.2022 - Current
Cook
Northwest Medical Center
2018 - 2023
Cook
Tucson Medical Center
2005 - 2018
No Degree - Commercial Driving Training
Southwest Truck Driving School
GED -
El Rio Adult Education