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Phillip Barber

Bozeman

Summary

Dedicated professional with hands-on experience in landscaping, equipment operation, hospitality, customer service, and agriculture. Expertise in machinery operation and maintenance, project management, and delivering exceptional customer service. Proven ability to adapt to diverse tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating effectively within teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Elk Creek Landscaping & Irrigation
Bozeman
06.2025 - Current
  • Designed and implemented customized landscaping solutions based on client preferences and site conditions.
  • Planned, installed, and repaired commercial and residential irrigation systems to enhance water efficiency and sustainability.
  • Applied herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to maintain healthy plant growth and pest control.
  • Maintained weekly route for outdoor property maintenance to ensure consistent quality and client satisfaction.
  • Carried out residential snow removal with a focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail.

Farm Hand

Blanksma Grain and Cattle
Churchill
04.2022 - Current
  • Drove CDL exempt grain body trucks and commodity semis to transport agricultural products efficiently.
  • Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
  • Assisted in feeding and caring for livestock.

Landscape Foreman/Equipment Operator

Red Dog Landscaping
Belgrade
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring timely completion of residential and commercial projects.
  • Managed equipment and operators for snow and ice removal at large commercial site, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Operated a wide range of equipment including skid steers, wheel loaders, and excavators.
  • Coordinated material orders for landscaping and irrigation installations to meet project specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on all trucks and equipment.
  • Loaded and hauled equipment to each jobsite.

Snow Plow Driver

Red Dog Lawn Care
Belgrade
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Operated snow plow equipment, ensuring timely snow removal for residential and commercial properties.
  • Facilitated snow and ice control by efficiently hauling and spreading sand, gravel, and salt.
  • Applied MAG on roads and parking lots, enhancing snow melting effectiveness.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on snow plow equipment including checking fluid levels, changing oil and filters, lubricating parts.
  • Performed routine checks and repairs to maintain equipment.
  • Communicated with clients regarding service updates and snow removal schedules.

Rental Manager

Big Boys Toys
Bozeman
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed rental inventory to ensure optimal availability and condition.
  • Organized and performed maintenance and scheduling for all rental units. (ATV, UTV, Snowmobile)
  • Delivered rental units across the state to commercial and recreational customers

Hardside

Murdochs Ranch and Home Supply
Bozeman
11.2020 - 04.2021

Opened the store and organized the back room and front walk for the day. Unloaded and stored merchandise off of delivery trucks. Assembled product as needed (trailers, grills, go-carts). Loaded feed and fencing into customer vehicles. Performed closing tasks such as cleaning the men's room, cleaning the back room, and putting away any pallets of items that still needed to be put into the racking.

Guide School

Gallatin River Guides
Big Sky
09.2020 - 09.2020

Learning the basics of the fly fishing industry in the Gallatin Valley. Received hands on education in catering to guest's in a fly fishing setting. Spent one week receiving hands on instruction and evaluation in preforming and teaching fly fishing skills (casting, rowing, knots, communication, fly selection and more)

Front Desk Associate/Valet

The LARK Bozeman
Bozeman
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Managed guest check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accurate reservations and efficient payment processing.
  • Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance staff to promptly resolve facility issues, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Responded to inquiries and room requests made online, by phone or email.
  • Coordinated timely parking and retrieval of guest vehicles while maintaining a clear and safe parking lot.

Loss Prevention Officer

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences Vail
Vail
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Monitor and maintain the CCTV
  • Logging and returning lost and found
  • Performing property wide patrols
  • Sorting and delivering all mail to guests and employees
  • Hazard cleanup and removal
  • Responding to and reviewing fire and carbon monoxide alarms
  • Monitoring the fire alarm system

Ski Valet Supervisor

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences, Vail
Vail
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Responsible for ensuring each guests needs were anticipated and exceeded
  • Greeted clients and provided personalized support to meet unique needs and promote brand loyalty.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized department
  • Ensuring ski inventory was up to date
  • Responsible for logging and organizing all long term ski storage
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining a department wide schedule
  • Assist in all daily operations
  • Assist in driving the skier shuttle bus

Bellman/Valet

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences, Vail
Vail
04.2018 - 10.2018
  • Offered guests details regarding hotel's amenities, dining options, attractions
  • Immediately responded to guest concerns and requests and quickly handled all issues.
  • Explained operational hotel room features to guests including how TV remote, heating/cooling, WiFi access and locks worked.
  • Escorted travelers to and from guest rooms and assisted with luggage.
  • Greeted visitors pleasantly upon arrival at hotel and offered immediate assistance.
  • Greeted clients and provided personalized support to meet unique needs and promote brand loyalty.
  • Attended trainings in customer service, conflict resolution techniques, and safety procedures to remain current on new requirements and procedures.

Ski Valet

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences
Vail
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Set up ski valet operations each morning at lions head base
  • Push all skis by rack from the hotel to the base operation and organize/inventory all skis
  • Clean and open ski valet boot room each morning
  • Clean and operate skier shuttle bus
  • Assist guests by retrieving their equipment and storing their street clothes
  • Assist guest with putting on and taking off their ski boots
  • Assist guest with planning a route for their day of skiing
  • Close base and boot room operations

Sales Associate

Stio
Chicago
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
  • Operated and maintained a register station
  • Assisted customers with fitting and product choice

Education

High School Diploma -

Francis W. Parker
Chicago, IL
05-2016

GED -

High Mountain Institute
Leadville, CO
07-2015

Skills

  • Business management
  • Project management
  • Cost estimation
  • Inventory management
  • Supervision skills
  • Customer service
  • Relationship management
  • Personalized service
  • Needs anticipation
  • Communication proficiency
  • Task prioritization
  • Risk management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Landscape design

Education and Training

highSchool

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Elk Creek Landscaping & Irrigation
06.2025 - Current

Landscape Foreman/Equipment Operator

Red Dog Landscaping
03.2023 - 06.2025

Farm Hand

Blanksma Grain and Cattle
04.2022 - Current

Snow Plow Driver

Red Dog Lawn Care
10.2021 - 05.2023

Rental Manager

Big Boys Toys
04.2021 - 05.2023

Hardside

Murdochs Ranch and Home Supply
11.2020 - 04.2021

Guide School

Gallatin River Guides
09.2020 - 09.2020

Front Desk Associate/Valet

The LARK Bozeman
03.2020 - 07.2020

Loss Prevention Officer

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences Vail
04.2019 - 08.2019

Ski Valet Supervisor

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences, Vail
11.2018 - 04.2019

Bellman/Valet

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences, Vail
04.2018 - 10.2018

Ski Valet

Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences
11.2017 - 04.2018

Sales Associate

Stio
10.2015 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Francis W. Parker

GED -

High Mountain Institute
Phillip Barber