James "Connor" Whatley
Madison
Summary
Responsible and motivated student pursuing flexible part-time employment opportunities to enhance abilities and construction experience.
Reliable and hardworking laborer ready for challenging work in indoor and/or outdoor environments. Works great in any weather and always shows up on time. Offers skills in landscaping and building basic outdoor features to meet clients' needs. Organized approach to preparing sites, arranging materials, and collecting debris.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Laborer and Framer Assistant
Nature by Design
Madison
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with other team members on projects requiring multiple laborers.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Operated hand tools and equipment for landscaping tasks efficiently.
- Lawn maintenance, including edging and trimming
- Reported any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors promptly.
- Assisted in planting and maintaining various types of flora on job sites.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Cut down dead trees safely using appropriate tools like chainsaws.
- Cleared debris and maintained tidy work areas throughout the project.
- Assisted with constructing wooden frames for residential projects efficiently.
- Assisted with measuring and cutting materials accurately to specifications for framing tasks.
- Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
- Repaired damaged sections of framing using appropriate materials such as treated lumber or galvanized nails.
- Removed old framing components from buildings undergoing renovation work.
Utility Worker
Ming Entertainment Group, LLC
Irvine
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked on an as-needed basis at sporting events as a camera utility worker.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down event spaces for various productions.
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of events and performances.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during busy events.
- Organized tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely task completion.
Education
Associate of Arts - Building Construction
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Building Construction
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Jobsite safety
- Machine safety practices
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Laborer and Framer Assistant
Nature by Design
06.2024 - 08.2025
Utility Worker
Ming Entertainment Group, LLC
06.2024 - 08.2025
Associate of Arts - Building Construction
Hinds Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Building Construction
Mississippi State University