Christopher Brown
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Personable and dedicated business owner with extensive experience in the Horticulture industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care Business Owner
Brown Lawn Care Services
05.2001 - Current
- Determined causes of lawn and garden issues and recommended solutions.
- Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
- Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Identified and targeted business opportunities from new and existing clients.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds to control weeds, reduce insect infestation and maintain soil fertility.
- Liaised with clients to maximize satisfaction, discussing additional services and implementing changes to meet demand.
- Prepared accurate quotes based on skilled lawn measurements and calculations of chemical requirements.
- Canvassed areas door-to-door to build connections and bring in new business.
- Promoted and sold specific services by generating and launching marketing and advertising plans.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Swapped out plant containers and flowerbeds each spring, summer and fall.
- Maintained service excellence, working closely with clients to quickly address needs and resolve issues or complaints.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
- Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs.
- Developed and implemented customized contracts, including pricing structures and service terms.
- Handled wide-ranging administrative functions from accounts payable and receivable to accounting.
- Managed financial functions such as operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Kept up-to-date on all regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Assessed all aspects of business operations to implement realistic annual budget.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning environmental impact related to fertilizers used during service provision duties performed on behalf of clients'' properties being serviced regularly throughout scheduled visits made by team members dispatched under direct supervision.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Expanded clientele by effectively marketing the business through various channels such as social media, local advertising, and word-of-mouth referrals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Park Christian School
Birmingham, United States05.2001
Skills
- Sales strategics
- Purchasing and planning
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Gardening knowledge
- Hand tool operations
- Materials handling
- Construction
- Equipment maintenance
- Construction background
Timeline
Lawn Care Business Owner
Brown Lawn Care Services
05.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Central Park Christian School
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