Christopher Ogden
Atlanta,USA
Summary
Operations leader with extensive experience at Mclen Landscaping LLC, specializing in project management and vendor negotiation. Skilled in financial data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Effective communicator, building strong client relationships and implementing strategic policies that support organizational objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner /Partnership Manager
Mclen Landscaping LLc
McDonough, GA
05.2023 - Current
- Forecasted customer demand to establish competitive pricing and credit terms for goods and services.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to newly hired employees, enhancing knowledge of company programs.
- Assessed reports and adjusted workflows to ensure alignment with performance targets.
- Mitigated business risks through collaboration with staff members and ongoing performance assessments.
- Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Contributed to organizational strategic direction to improve products and services.
Construction Manager
Pulte Group
Atlanta, GA
- Oversee the scheduling and supervision of daily trade activities and evaluate the quality and efficiency of work
- Review and requests modifications to construction drawings when construction conflicts arise
- Evaluate project schedules, update, and determine changes to project schedule and resources
- Take action to make sure home is complete on schedule and ensure all contract obligations are satisfied
- Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process
- Complete daily inspections to ensure job sites adhere to state, federal and company safety and SWPPP standards
- Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed
- Collaborate with Product development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning and Purchasing teams to address areas of improvement on plan quality, schedule adherence and budgetary challenges
- Evaluate work of trade partner to ensure work complies with local, state and federal building code requirements
Appraiser I
COBB COUNT TAX ASSESSORS
Marietta, GA
- Determine taxability and value of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis
- Inspect properties; examining factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value
- Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions
- Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values and/or determine the accuracy of assessments
- Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values
Realtor
KELLER WILLIAMS FIRST ATLANTA
Atlanta, GA
- Prepare documents such as contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, leases, and deeds
- Compared properties with similar properties that had recently sold to determine competitive market prices
- Set and manage appointments to show homes to prospective clients
- Add, update, and maintain customer’s demographic, contracts, homes, and listing information in Keller Williams customer database
- Interview clients to determine what kind of properties they are seeking and generate lists meeting those requirements
- Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting based on current market conditions
Project Manager/Sales
RPC CONSTRUCTION
Marietta, GA
- Tracked and controlled construction schedule as well as associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated
- Oversee performance of all subcontractors working on various phases of projects
- Manage vendor/supplier relations; and oversee the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions
Financial Service Manager
FLAGSTAR BANK
Atlanta, GA
- Analyzed customer relationships relative to their financial needs, recommend products/ services and sell solutions
- Generated business through direct marketing, cross-selling, telemarketing and presence in the community
- Developed and maintained a detailed financial plan for each customer
- Provided customers with a clear understanding of all technical aspects and benefits of products/services offered
Senior Service Sales Account Representative/New Customer Focus
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC.
Charleston, SC
- Responsible for building relationships with non-existing customers to drive the sale of the HVAC Commercial offerings
- Utilize applicable sales tools effectively (SMIS, Account Management, Account Plan and TAS) to plan and document progress as well as increase business opportunity in accounts
- Frequently create competitive, high quality and timely estimates, and cost/benefit reports to present as proposals to customers
- Sold JCI offerings to building owners while reaching optimal profit levels also striving to improve the existing building to allow the owner to achieve its business objectives
- Manages the high activity of the pipeline in SMIS with a focus on sales phase, close date, and probability of a close as well as other pertinent information
- Positioned renewable service agreements as the foundation of managed account relationships
- Assisted in the development of the team sales and commercial equipment marketing strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Kennesaw, GA01.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE
Atlanta, GA01.2005
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Project management
- Vendor negotiation
- Property Assessment
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Market Analysis
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- NextGen
- SMIS
- TAS
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Construction oversight
- Analytical thinking
- Data analysis
- Procurement
Timeline
Owner /Partnership Manager
Mclen Landscaping LLc
05.2023 - Current
Construction Manager
Pulte Group
Appraiser I
COBB COUNT TAX ASSESSORS
Realtor
KELLER WILLIAMS FIRST ATLANTA
Project Manager/Sales
RPC CONSTRUCTION
Financial Service Manager
FLAGSTAR BANK
Senior Service Sales Account Representative/New Customer Focus
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC.
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE
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