Brandon Blazek
Urbanna,VA
Summary
Seasoned Landscape Proprietor with a proven track record of entrepreneurial leadership and operations management at Trophy Lawns. Excelled in revenue generation, enhancing customer relationships, and mentoring teams for peak performance. Skilled in equipment operations and fostering positive client engagements, demonstrating a 100% commitment to project excellence and team development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Proprietor
Trophy Lawns
Gloucester, VA
05.2007 - Current
- Prepared financial statements, budgets, and forecasts for business operations.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Maintained records of employee attendance, payroll information, time off requests.
- Analyzed operating costs, expenses, revenue and other financial data to ensure successful operation of the business.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Built company from scratch by establishing plans, sourcing funding, and hiring team members.
- Scheduled staff shifts according to demand patterns in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Trained, coached and mentored employees to facilitate safety and consistent quality of work.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised staff, fostering a productive and positive work environment.
- Operate and maintain light and heavy equipment (i.e., skid steer, excavator, zero turn, tractor, etc.)
Carpenter/Equipment Operator
Lynnhaven Marine Construction
Norfolk, VA
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Assisted supervisors in preparing detailed reports related to completion of assigned jobs.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Crew Leader/Field Technician
Virginia Steam Cleaning
Gloucester, VA
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Education
Business Management -
Professional Career Development Institute
05-2007
General Studies
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA01-2001
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA06-2000
Skills
- Revenue generation
- Operations management
- Project management
- Employee supervision
- Payroll administration
- Employee development
- Small business operations
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Equipment operations
- Equipment management
- Power tools proficiency
- Time management
- Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carpenter/Equipment Operator
Lynnhaven Marine Construction
09.2018 - 03.2019
Crew Leader/Field Technician
Virginia Steam Cleaning
09.2007 - 12.2008
Landscape Proprietor
Trophy Lawns
05.2007 - Current
Business Management -
Professional Career Development Institute
General Studies
Thomas Nelson Community College
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
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