Clay Gallup
Pawleys Island,SC
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in small business operations and customer relations, notably at Coastal Land Solutions. Excelled in client acquisitions and contract negotiations, enhancing customer service and decision-making. Achieved significant repeat business through exceptional relationship-building. Skilled in problem-solving and equipment operations, contributing to efficient business growth and client satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Owner
Coastal Land Solutions
09.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Oversee sub contractors to ensure projects are done and completed on time.
- Client Acquisitions.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with clients.
Owner
D Construction LLC
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Owner
Three Rivers Landscaping and Irrigation
02.2007 - 08.2021
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Forest Technician
Baruch Foundation
05.2000 - 05.2006
- Managed prescribe burns
- Assisted in reforestation efforts, planting thousands of trees in areas affected by deforestation or wildfires.
- Increased public awareness of forestry issues through educational programs and community outreach events.
- Road construction
- Timber inventory and sales
- Worked with USDA on feral hog projects
- Improved wildlife habitats through the implementation of sustainable forestry techniques and collaborative projects with local organizations.
Education
Associate of Science - Foresty And Wildlife Management
Horry Georgetown Tech
Conway, SC05-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
- Decision-making
- Dedicated
- Sales
- Equipment Operations
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Co Owner
Coastal Land Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Owner
D Construction LLC
08.2018 - 10.2021
Owner
Three Rivers Landscaping and Irrigation
02.2007 - 08.2021
Forest Technician
Baruch Foundation
05.2000 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Foresty And Wildlife Management
Horry Georgetown Tech
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