Dale Konetschka
Mendota,MN
Summary
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Gertens
Inver Grove Heights, MN
07.1993 - Current
Oversee daily operations of the garden center, including staffing and customer service.
Oversee revenue per hour measures, budgets, and cost control measures.
Leading a team of 10 managers and 200 staff members, hiring, training, LMS programs, and performance evaluations.
Develop and implement strategies to increase sales.
Develop KPM measurements and Lean business strategies.
Coordinate marketing efforts, including sales and promotions, events, and social media campaigns.
Implement sustainable practices and eco-friendly initiatives to align with industry trends and customer preferences.
Implemented Gertens University, education, scholarships, and intern programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ornamental Horticulture
Burnley
Melbourne Australia 09-1991
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Contract Negotiations
- Process Automation
- Advertising and marketing
- Customer Relationship Management
- Horticultural Consultant
- Landscape Design
- Loss Prevention
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer Retention
- Vendor Sourcing
- Distribution Management
- Expense Control
- Problem Resolution
- Purchasing and planning
- Process Improvements
- Budgeting and cost control strategies
- Employee Development
Certification
- Certified Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Professional, MNLA -2000
Affiliations
- Advocate for the Garden Center Industry.
- Public speaker
- Host and Producer of KMSP FOX9 Gardening and Nature segments with over 20 years of Broadcast experience, Television, Radio and Podcasts.
Timeline
General Manager
Gertens
07.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Ornamental Horticulture
Burnley
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