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Alex Marta

Westlake,OH

Summary

Self-motivated college student with a passion for property management, which has initially focused on landscaping, yard clean up and debris removal. Successful in developing longstanding satisfied customers. Experienced in the management of a small business, including the responsibilities for marketing, bookkeeping, and reporting and payment of sales tax and workers' compensation premiums. Passionate about providing quality services for my customers. Constantly looking for new ways to expand into the property management sphere.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Longhorns Property Management
05.2022 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Founded and managed [Type] business, growing revenue to $[Amount] in first year.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Mowing and Landscaping

Self-employeed
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced property appearance by maintaining lawns, gardens, and outdoor spaces.
  • Ensured safety of guests and residents through proper upkeep of walkways, driveways, and parking lots.
  • Improved curb appeal by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges for a neat and tidy presentation.
  • Reduced maintenance costs with diligent care of landscaping equipment and tools.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by paying close attention to detail in all aspects of yard maintenance tasks.
  • Increased client retention rates by consistently exceeding expectations in both service delivery and end results achieved from completed projects.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.

Summer Laborer

Cleveland Metroparks - Big Met Golf Course
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Cut grass, cleared brush, did odd jobs. [Adjust Time period to show worked summer 2019 & 2020]

Assistant Technician

Westlake Lube Express
06.2019 - 08.2019

Repaired lawn mowers, completed oil changes and engine repairs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration - Management

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
12.2024

High School Diploma -

St. Edward High School
Lakewood, OH
05.2021

Skills

  • Administrative Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Management
  • Small Business Operations
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH - June 2019.

Participated in “LAB – Learning About Business Program” for 6 days. Was the VP of Human Resources on my team. We created a business and solved problems that were presented. For example, a simulate shooting occurred in our building, we had to lay off employees, and had budget problems. We also visited local employers to learn about their products and business.


Lake Erie College Scholarship for completion of “Learning About Business” Program,

Timeline

Owner

Longhorns Property Management
05.2022 - Current

Summer Laborer

Cleveland Metroparks - Big Met Golf Course
06.2019 - 08.2019

Assistant Technician

Westlake Lube Express
06.2019 - 08.2019

Mowing and Landscaping

Self-employeed
08.2016 - 08.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration - Management

Lorain County Community College

High School Diploma -

St. Edward High School
Alex Marta