Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dustin Dilllard

Dustin Dilllard

Summerville,SC

Summary

Driven by a proven track record of revenue growth at Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC, I excel in leveraging my expertise in general construction and social media marketing. As a strong leader and motivator, I've successfully managed teams to exceed sales targets and enhance operational efficiency, demonstrating a keen ability to drive significant business achievements.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Sales and Installation

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
  • Established pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profits.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Worked closely with product teams to understand customer needs and requirements.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Installation Manager

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
  • Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
  • Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
  • Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.

Builder Division Manager

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Inspected work sites to assess construction quality and productivity against project plans.
  • Oversaw landscaping of new construction homes for builders such as Eastwood Homes and Sable Homes

Crew Leader

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.

Installer

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
05.2015 - 10.2015


  • Graded lots
  • Laid sods
  • Installed plants and irrigation systems
  • Operated Heavy Equipment

Contractor

Bishop Construction
04.2011 - 04.2015

General Construction

Owner

Dillard Construciton
03.2010 - 03.2011
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Construction Supervisor

Marion Tree Service
04.1997 - 02.2010
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.

Education

GED -

Summerville High School
Summerville

Skills

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Revenue Growth
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Concrete Finisher
  • General Construction Knowledge
  • Storm Drainage Installation
  • Asphalt Installer
  • Strong Leader
  • Motivator and self-motivated
  • Work well with others

Certification

ACT WorkKeys

Applied Mathematics - 5

Locating Information - 5

Reading for Information - 6

Timeline

Director of Sales and Installation

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
04.2021 - 08.2024

Installation Manager

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
09.2018 - 04.2021

Builder Division Manager

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
07.2017 - 09.2018

Crew Leader

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
10.2015 - 07.2017

Installer

Palmetto Landscaping and Design, LLC
05.2015 - 10.2015

Contractor

Bishop Construction
04.2011 - 04.2015

Owner

Dillard Construciton
03.2010 - 03.2011

Construction Supervisor

Marion Tree Service
04.1997 - 02.2010

GED -

Summerville High School
Dustin Dilllard