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Don Smith

Swartz Creek,MI

Summary

Results-driven General Manager with 20 years of experience in the HVAC and Plumbing industries. Proven track record of leading teams to achieve business objectives through strategic planning, revenue growth, and operational excellence. Expertise in developing and implementing sales targets, training programs, and company policies to enhance performance and ensure compliance. Adept at negotiating with vendors to secure favorable outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment and driving continuous improvement and revenue.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Davison Hme Services
Davison, MI
03.2023 - Current
  • Strategies: Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
  • Revenue and growth tracking: Monitored and analyzed revenue, growth, and sales metrics on a daily basis to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Target Setting: Developed and implemented sales targets to drive performance and achieve business objectives.
  • Training and Development: developed and implemented quality, sales and service targets to enhance team skills and knowledge.
  • Led Department Meetings: organized and facilitated regular meetings to ensure alignment on goals and strategies in the EOS model.
  • Policy Creation: Established and enforced company policies to maintain operational standards and compliance.
  • Vendor negotiations: Worked with Vendors to negotiate prices and secure favorable outcomes for the company.
  • Revenue created while employed at Davison $2,000,000

Service Manager

H A Sun Heating and Cooling
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Forecasted department goals and objectives and enforced deadlines for quality service and speedy task completion.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Created and implemented training programs for sales, upselling, service call procedures, and customer interactions, including training schedules and protocols.
  • Created on-call rotations and work schedules, including weekend service and sales rotations, to ensure coverage and optimize revenue.

Revenue created while employed by H A Sun $5,000,000

Field Supervisor

Sgi Heating & Cooling
Flint, Michigan
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Supervise, lead and train a team of HVAC and generator technicians, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality service delivery
  • Develop and manage work schedules, including training, and on-call rotations.
  • Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to technicians in the field, ensuring timely and effective resolution of service issues.
  • Conduct training sessions to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of the team including safety protocols and best practices.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of work performed by technicians ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Field Service Technician

Thornton and grooms
Farmington Hills, Michigan
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performed troubleshooting on electronic circuits and systems to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Conduct regular preventative maintenance to extend the lifespan of equipment and prevent breakdowns.
  • Respond to emergency repair calls to restore system functionality promptly.
  • Interact with customers to explain issues, provide recommendations, and ensure five star service.
  • Maintain accurate records of services performed, including work orders, maintenance logs, and parts used.
  • Revenue created while at Thornton and Grooms $750,000

Education

HVAC Certification -

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI

Skills

  • Visionary leadership
  • Technical and sales training
  • Analyzing sales numbers
  • Creating a team environment
  • Growing revenue and EBITDA

Timeline

General Manager

Davison Hme Services
03.2023 - Current

Service Manager

H A Sun Heating and Cooling
09.2019 - 12.2022

Field Supervisor

Sgi Heating & Cooling
01.2017 - 09.2019

Field Service Technician

Thornton and grooms
06.2016 - 01.2017

HVAC Certification -

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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