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Curtis Ambrose

Fountain Valley,CA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildlife Inspector

Critter Control
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations, and isolate sources.
  • Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
  • Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.

Proprietor

Planted Growth Omniscapes LLC
06.2019 - 03.2023


  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Installed ponds, waterfalls and other water features and tested for proper functionality.
  • Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks and other outdoor structures.
  • Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.

Sales Manager

Moon Valley Nurseries
03.2017 - 07.2019
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.

Mortgage Loan Originator/Training Supervisor

Peoples Bank
01.2014 - 03.2017
  • Updated borrowers through each step of loan application, approval and closing processes while remaining attentive to customer needs.
  • Interviewed applicants to assess loan requirements before suggesting offers.
  • Prepared documents for customers, submitting and overseeing through each step of closing process.

Dispatcher/Outside Sales Representative

Penhall Rentals
03.2006 - 05.2010
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ocean View High School
Huntington Beach, CA

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • New Business Launch
  • Purchasing and Planning
  • Project Management
  • Employee Supervision
  • Project Deadlines
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Diverse Plant Knowledge
  • Sales Strategies
  • Client Account Management
  • Analytical Thinking

Certification

SPCB Branch 2

Timeline

Wildlife Inspector

Critter Control
03.2023 - Current

Proprietor

Planted Growth Omniscapes LLC
06.2019 - 03.2023

Sales Manager

Moon Valley Nurseries
03.2017 - 07.2019

Mortgage Loan Originator/Training Supervisor

Peoples Bank
01.2014 - 03.2017

Dispatcher/Outside Sales Representative

Penhall Rentals
03.2006 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

Ocean View High School

Orange Coast College
Curtis Ambrose