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Small farm
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Chad Ford

Landscape
Montgomery,NY

Summary

I have been in the Landscaping industry for nearly 30 years . I have held nearly all job descriptions and titles. My biggest strength is working with others to cultivate their work experience.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Columbialandcare
Columbia , MO
2011.03 - Current

Manage area accounts and sell out of contract sales.

Production Manager

Topcare
Columbia , Mol
2005.03 - 2011.05
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
  • Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
  • Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
  • Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Columbia Mall .
Columbia, MO
2002.04 - 2011.04
  • Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Performed multiple landscaping tasks, including planting, watering, mulching and edging.
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
  • Provided upkeep to residential work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming.

Grounds Supervisor

Lenoir Woods
Columbia , MO
2000.03 - 2005.08
  • Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
  • Inspected in-progress and completed [Type] projects, checking for customer needs, worker safety and best-in-class final results.
  • Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
  • Trained over [Number] new employees on [Type] equipment use, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Designed landscaping and lawn care plans for over [Number] clients, detailing employee contracts, timelines and overall project scopes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

Hannibal La Grange
Hannibal, MO
1990.03 - 1998.05

Skills

    Product and service sales

Account management

Collaborating with designers

Sales analysis

Team Training

Operations

Upselling

Sales expertise

Sales Reporting

Small farm

My wife and I are operating a small farm with vegetable and meet sales . It is called Gypsy acres. We are just getting started selling to local farmers markets.

Timeline

Account Manager

Columbialandcare
2011.03 - Current

Production Manager

Topcare
2005.03 - 2011.05

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Columbia Mall .
2002.04 - 2011.04

Grounds Supervisor

Lenoir Woods
2000.03 - 2005.08

Bachelor of Science - History

Hannibal La Grange
1990.03 - 1998.05
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