Christopher Browy
Lexington,SC
Summary
Accomplished Grounds Management Division Manager at Saluda Hill Landscapes, adept in operations management and staff training. Streamlined processes to reduce costs and boost efficiency, overseeing budgets exceeding $2.0M. Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative problem-solving and effective team leadership. Skilled in cross-functional team coordination and client relationship management, demonstrating a track record of performance improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grounds Management Division Manager
Saluda Hill Landscapes
08.2016 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in operational workflows to better align resources with organizational goals.
- Developed strong team dynamics through regular communication, collaboration, and goal-setting initiatives.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures across the division.
- Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
- Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
- Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
- Increased division efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new management strategies.
- Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $2.0M per year.
- Boosted customer satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Promoted innovation within the division by encouraging creative problem-solving techniques among staff members.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adopting best practices across division.
Crew Foreman
Landscape Management Services
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Heritage Landscape Services
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Enhanced landscape quality by implementing efficient maintenance plans and supervising the execution of tasks.
- Performed regular property walk-throughs with clients to assess current conditions discuss potential improvements or modifications.
- Improved team productivity by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support to staff members.
- Maintained detailed records for site assessments, service requests, crew hours worked, inventory levels, and other relevant data points.
Landscape Technician
Heritage Landscape Services
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Performed regular maintenance tasks, such as mowing, edging, trimming, and pruning to enhance property aesthetics.
- Coordinated effectively with fellow technicians on projects from conception through completion for seamless workflow execution.
- Applied fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides responsibly for optimal plant health while adhering to safety guidelines and regulations.
- Developed knowledge of native plant species for appropriate selection according to regional climate conditions and client preferences.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential issues or improvements in existing landscapes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
Landscape Crew Foreman
US Lawns of Columbia
08.2008 - 05.2010
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences -
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCHS Diploma -
Brookland Cayce High School
Cayce, SC05.2005
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Customer relationship development
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Staff Motivation
- Operations Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Performance Management
- Project Implementation
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Client Relationship Management
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout - 2004
Certification
South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional
-Certification completed in 2022.
South Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s License
-Category 3- Turf and Ornamentals
Timeline
Grounds Management Division Manager
Saluda Hill Landscapes
08.2016 - Current
Crew Foreman
Landscape Management Services
10.2014 - 08.2016
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Heritage Landscape Services
01.2014 - 10.2015
Landscape Technician
Heritage Landscape Services
04.2010 - 01.2014
Landscape Crew Foreman
US Lawns of Columbia
08.2008 - 05.2010
Associate Of Arts And Sciences -
Midlands Technical College
HS Diploma -
Brookland Cayce High School
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