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Education
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Accomplishments
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Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Christopher Kurz

Christopher Kurz

Payson

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong desire for growth and a long-term commitment to a company that prioritizes employee development. Thrives in an organization that values elevating others to succeed and fosters a culture of mutual accountability. Proven track record of consistent leadership qualities, exemplified by spearheading a successful greenfield initiative with minimal oversight. Instrumental in the development of comprehensive training programs for an entire region, resulting in significant performance improvements. Demonstrated exceptional skills in turning around a struggling branch, surpassing expectations and achieving remarkable outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager, Business Development

Clarion Home Service Group
03.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded trade show participation efforts to showcase products/services while networking with potential partnerscustomers.
  • Developed long-lasting partnerships with industry leaders for increased collaboration and mutual growth.
  • Oversaw budget planning and allocation across various departments to ensure optimal use of resources towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Identified skill gaps within the team and recommended relevant training programs, enhancing overall performance and productivity.
  • Optimized internal processes to streamline sales operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with senior executives at partner organizations, paving the way for mutually beneficial collaborations in future endeavors.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to guide future business growth opportunities effectively.
  • Evaluated potential mergers and acquisitions for strategic alignment with the company''s objectives, ensuring maximum value creation.
  • Championed customer-centric approaches within the organization, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction levels and repeat business opportunities.
  • Enhanced overall revenue by identifying new markets and potential clients, devising targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Forged strategic alliances with relevant organizations, expanding the company''s network and influence in the industry.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.

Regional Operations Supervisor

Clarion Home Service Group
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated the Tuck in of the branch I launched in Boulder with Allen Services for Clarion Home Service Group.
  • Led cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, driving organizational change and growth.
  • Mentored junior staff members in professional development workshops for continuous skill enhancement.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

General Manager

Clarion Home Service
07.2023 - 01.2024

Greenfield Location initiative. Responsible for creating a launch team, leading the launch initiative and then managing the business.

  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

HVAC Service Manager

Allen Service
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and high-quality workmanship.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and providing ongoing staff training on proper equipment use.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
  • Increased overall revenue by upselling additional services and products during routine maintenance visits.

Service Technician

Allen Service
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
  • Trained junior technicians in proper techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Streamlined processes for troubleshooting, resulting in faster resolution times and improved customer experiences.

Sales Manager / Marketing Support/ Inside Sales Coordinator / Commercial Maintenance and Residential and Commercial Salesman

Welzig Heating & Air
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Wrote procedures on sales for the inner office
  • Inputting sales tracking information and finding sales tracking information that had not been input
  • Determined pricing for services from the income statement
  • Building and helping maintain our excel spread-sheet proposal
  • Drove marketing planning and initiatives
  • Designed marketing materials
  • Ran demand service calls along with quoting out new system replacement for residential and light commercial applications

Service Manager/Residential and Commercial Salesman

Welzig Heating & Air
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • As a Service Manager, I was responsible for the training, technician training, managing the dispatch team, managing the CSRs for Cold Calling and Maintenance Contract Scheduling, running management required warranty calls, calling all concerned clients, maintaining an billing and labor rate ratio, scheduling classes, and discipline of technicians
  • I designed the brochures and handouts

Service and Sales Technician

Welzig Heating & Air
01.2011 - 06.2017
  • I was responsible for on demand service calls that would come in on all equipment
  • We would be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, or quoting out to replace all of the above equipment
  • I received my NATE certification and am certified in Installation and Service for Gas Heat, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pumps

Sales/Retention Manager

CenterPartners/Tivo
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for training, auditing phone calls, teaching sales and retention strategies, implementing processes, managing a sales team
  • Increased the average retention-rate by 22%

Education

High School -

Resurrection Christian High School
01.2008

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Adept multi-tasker
  • Team building
  • Sales presentations

  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Social media marketing
  • Operations
  • Process improvement

Accomplishments

  • Won "Presidents Club CORE Values Award" for exemplifying our Corporations Core Values.
  • Increased yearly revenue by 39% in 2024.
  • Created HVAC Install program, resulting in double the output of production.
  • Created mid-level manager P&L Training Program, resulting in managers 41% increase in EBITDA .

Hobbies and Interests

  • Online Businesses
  • Crypto-Currency
  • Skydiving
  • Real Estate
  • Video Production
  • Photoshop
  • Noticing HVAC everywhere I go
  • Traveling
  • Whiskey/Scotch Tasting
  • Spending time with my Finance

Certification

  • NATE Certification (North American Technician Excellence) - North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
  • EPA Section 608 Technician Certification - Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Colorado Driver's License
  • BDR - Top Gun Sales Certification

Interests

  • Graphic Design
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Blogging/Vlogging
  • Music
  • Strategy Games
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • Adventure Travel
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Creative Writing
  • Design and Build Websites
  • Frisbee Golf
  • AI Music

Timeline

General Manager, Business Development

Clarion Home Service Group
03.2024 - Current

Regional Operations Supervisor

Clarion Home Service Group
01.2024 - 03.2024

General Manager

Clarion Home Service
07.2023 - 01.2024

HVAC Service Manager

Allen Service
10.2021 - 07.2023

Service Technician

Allen Service
01.2020 - 10.2021

Sales Manager / Marketing Support/ Inside Sales Coordinator / Commercial Maintenance and Residential and Commercial Salesman

Welzig Heating & Air
04.2019 - 11.2019

Service Manager/Residential and Commercial Salesman

Welzig Heating & Air
06.2017 - 04.2019

Service and Sales Technician

Welzig Heating & Air
01.2011 - 06.2017

Sales/Retention Manager

CenterPartners/Tivo
01.2009 - 01.2011

High School -

Resurrection Christian High School
Christopher Kurz