James Bragg

Experience

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  Township High School District 214

  Aug 1996 - Nov 2019

  My key accomplishments of this role were:Advanced through roles, progressing from Custodian (4 years) to Groundskeeper (7 years), and ultimately to Lead Groundskeeper (12 years), showcasing expertise and leadership at each level.Received the Pioneer Field of Excellence award for outstanding performance.Elected 1st Vice President of the union association, fostering organizational growth.Contributed to the Safety Committee, championing workplace safety initiatives.Participated in Super Attendant Council meetings, driving operational improvements. Show less

  • Lead Groundskeeper

    Jul 2008 - Nov 2019

  • Groundskeeper

    Jul 1999 - Jul 2008

  • Custodian

    Aug 1996 - Jul 1999
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  Belvidere Community Unit School District 100

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2023

  Supervisor of Grounds Maintenance

  Some of my key accomplishments were:Cut costs by optimizing labor hours through effective team and project leadership.Earned the Pioneer Field of Excellence award three times for exceptional performance.Upgraded equipment and provided resources to drive employee success.Streamlined and optimized storage areas, enhancing productivity.

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  Smith Ecological Systems Company

  Sept 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  Define project goals, objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Organize and lead project meetings, updates, and presentations. Monitor project expenses and ensure project stays within budget. Implement processes for reviewing and testing deliverables.Developed winning bid proposals to drive municipal project success.Assessed, marketed, and implemented chlorine system installations for municipal clients, enhancing public water safety.Secured sales and service certifications from Evoqua, Superior, Stenner, and Vega Americas Inc., ensuring expertise in municipal chlorine systems. Show less