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.