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Federico (Rick) Galliani

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Successful Owner and Certified Operator of a South Florida pest control company. Certified in GHP and L/O pest control. Dedicated in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and industry partners. Passionate for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Creative problem solver.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Peninsula Pest Management, Inc.
08.2002 - 01.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
  • Collaborated with industry partners to expand networking opportunities, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that drove growth for all parties involved.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Sales/Store Manager

Lesco, Inc.
10.1993 - 07.2002
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Technician/Supervisor

Petri's Positive Pest Control, Inc.
10.1985 - 10.1993
  • Lawn spray technician (1985-1989)
  • Lawn Care Department Manager (1989-1993)

Advertising Sales Associate

The Daily Telegram
05.1983 - 05.1984
  • Increased advertising sales revenue by establishing strong client relationships and effectively presenting marketing solutions.
  • Managed and maintained a diverse portfolio of clients, providing excellent customer service and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Helped customers in determining design and layout of sold and spec ads.

Petty Officer Second Class

U.S. Navy And Naval Reserve
05.1978 - 05.1984

Honorably Discharged

Education

High School Diploma -

Adrian High School
Adrian, MI
1977

Skills

  • Identification of landscape pests, diseases, maintenance, and cultural problems and recommended solutions including best management practices
  • Identifying structural pest control problems and recommending proper solutions
  • Pest control sales thru educating and communication skills
  • Training pest control technicians in pest identification and control solutions, customer service skills, safety and regulation issues, reading and understanding pesticide labels, sprayer calibration, and proper equipment maintenance maintenance

Certification

  • State of Florida Certified in Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control, and General Household Pest and Rodent control.
  • University of Florida (IFAS) certification in Landscape Palm Management.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Peninsula Pest Management, Inc.
08.2002 - 01.2023

Sales/Store Manager

Lesco, Inc.
10.1993 - 07.2002

Technician/Supervisor

Petri's Positive Pest Control, Inc.
10.1985 - 10.1993

Advertising Sales Associate

The Daily Telegram
05.1983 - 05.1984

Petty Officer Second Class

U.S. Navy And Naval Reserve
05.1978 - 05.1984

High School Diploma -

Adrian High School
Federico (Rick) Galliani