Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Colby Kirkland

Locust

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in managing operations and fostering client relationships. Known for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, ensuring projects meet the highest quality standards while driving business growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

C J Kirkland Land & Hardscape LLC
Oakboro
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of landscaping and hardscaping projects.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • I worked in the field daily, meeting with clients and using great communication skills to maximize the job and client relationship.
  • While managing the company, I spent most of my days working in the field with the employees to complete the job to the best quality standards available.

Timber Pile Foreman/Brick Mason/Mechanic/Fabrication Welder

Griffin Masonry
Mint Hill
04.2022 - 03.2025
  • As a timber pile foreman, I was responsible for managing a three-man crew throughout the job completion process.
  • I would operate a CAT 315 to drive timber piles into the ground to the engineer's specifications.
  • As a brick mason, I was responsible for laying brick and performing the tasks provided daily by the masonry foreman on site.
  • As a mechanic, I was responsible for all routine services on equipment and all trucks, along with some major and minor repairs.
  • As a mechanic/welder, I was also responsible for making repairs on any buckets, such as replacing the cutting edge or teeth, as well as fabricating truck beds.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Stanly High School
Oakboro, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality assurance
  • Crew leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Strategic planning
  • Small business operations
  • Project estimating
  • Client service

Certification

  • MIG Welding Certified
  • TIG Welding Certified
  • CPR/AED Certified

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

C J Kirkland Land & Hardscape LLC
03.2025 - Current

Timber Pile Foreman/Brick Mason/Mechanic/Fabrication Welder

Griffin Masonry
04.2022 - 03.2025

High School Diploma -

West Stanly High School
Colby Kirkland