Damon Saunders
President of 5 Diamond Plumbing
Grover Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader and former President of 5 Diamond Plumbing, I excel in strategic planning and operational excellence, driving growth and profitability. Skilled in organizational leadership and team building, I increased customer satisfaction and fostered innovation, ensuring compliance with financial standards. My approach emphasizes accountability and collaboration, achieving notable market share expansion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
President of 5 Diamond Plumbing
Self Employed Services
04.2016 - 01.2024
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Plumbing Foreman
John Mankins
03.2008 - 02.2016
- Performed skilled pipefitting tasks using a variety of materials including copper, PVC, cast iron, and stainless steel piping systems.
- Resolved complex plumbing issues through effective troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair strategies.
- Leveraged expertise in blueprint reading and interpretation to ensure accurate implementation of plumbing system designs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of existing plumbing systems for renovation projects, recommending upgrades or replacements as necessary.
- I managed plumbing and fire for several years for another company.
- Took my own business from a sole prop with just myself to a corporation with 10 guys.
Education
Construction Management
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CAWater And Sewer Distribution
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Ground work, top out, finish
- Service
- Running crews
- Radiant heating
- Fire Sprinklers
- Employee relations
- Integrity and ethics
- Crisis management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Sales and marketing
- Business development
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Negotiation
- Company representation
- Process improvement
- Strategic visioning
- Financial management
- Revenue generation
- Contract management
- Event planning
- Staff management
- Cost control
- Partnership development
- Revenue growth
- Brand management
- Financial leadership
Timeline
President of 5 Diamond Plumbing
Self Employed Services
04.2016 - 01.2024
Plumbing Foreman
John Mankins
03.2008 - 02.2016
Water And Sewer Distribution
Cuesta College
Construction Management
Cuesta College
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